The Equality Wheel
After a controlling relationship, it can be hard to picture what a safe one looks like. The Equality Wheel, developed by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs in Duluth, Minnesota, describes a relationship built on respect, honesty, and partnership.
It is often read alongside the Power and Control Wheel, as its counterpart. Select the wheel to view it full size.
The Equality Wheel
What a respectful, nonviolent relationship looks like.
View this wheel at www.theduluthmodel.org
If you need support now
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
National Domestic Violence Hotline, available 24/7: 1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788.
Florida Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-500-1119.
Pinellas County: CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse), 24-hour hotline: 727-895-4912.
Pasco County: Sunrise of Pasco County, 24-hour hotline: 352-521-3120.
If someone may be monitoring your devices, consider using a phone or computer they cannot access.
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This page is for general educational purposes and is not a diagnosis or a substitute for individualized mental-health care. The wheel is shown in its original form and remain the property of Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs.
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