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Abuse Tactics used by Shawn Westover (Using categories from the Power and…
Abuse Tactics used by Shawn Westover
(Using categories from the Power and Control Wheel)
Using Isolation
"Punishing" Sadie for laughing with Charles at school by ignoring her
Minimizing, Denying, and Blaming
After forcibly dragging Tara from the car, tells her "next time we're having fun, I should tell him if something is wrong."
Using Emotional Abuse
Criticizing Tara for wearing mascara and telling her she's "just like the rest."
Calling Tara names like "slut" and "whore"
Playing Mind Games like the "Snickers incident" at the theatre
Kicking Emily out of the trailer for buying the wrong crackers for Peter
Using Intimidation
Repeatedly using the restraining move on Tara where he bent and twisted her wrist behind her back
Choking Tara
Dragging Tara by her hair
Violently killing the family dog, Diego
Slamming Erin's head against a brick wall
Dragging Tara out of the car and onto the ice when she refuses to go into the store and see Charles
Using Coercion and Threats
Threatening Tara with a knife
Threatening to kill Tara after she exposed his behavior to the family
Using Male Privilege
Making women (usually Sadie) bring him things like candy bars