The Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence (MNADV) developed this matrix to explain the power & control tactics that abusive partners in non-monogamous communities might use. Because MNADV recognizes that abusive partners in non-monogamous communities might be any gender or sexual orientation, the Power & Control Wheels – Duluth Model are not usable in many situations. To provide communities, like the those who participate in non-monogamy, with an idea of power and control tactics specific to their members, MNADV created an IPV Tactics Matrix, which is based on the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) 2023 definition of Domestic Violence. Following is a general explanation of the development of the matrix as well as specific information regarding development of the IPV Tactics Matrix for Non-Monogamous Communities.
For more information see the MNADV statement: