It’s easy to assume that domestic violence refers to just that – violence. Physical harm caused to one partner in a relationship, most often the woman.

Financial abuse is likely to occur in 99% of abusive relationships -- even those of teenagers.

When most people think of domestic violence, physical trauma comes quickly to mind. But that form of abuse is almost always paired with another risible relationship pattern: financial abuse. This ...

Financial abuse happens in around 98% of domestic violence cases according to the National Network To End Domestic Violence. It also is the number one reason survivors stay with an abuser.

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - This domestic violence awareness month, advocates and survivors are speaking out against a lesser-known form of abuse. Financial abuse happens when one person uses another ...

Economic abuse also appears in most domestic violence cases, which spiked during the pandemic. But not all financial abuse is accompanied by physical violence, so it can be harder to get help.

Though largely overlooked in the dialogue about domestic violence, financial abuse is universal in the experiences of survivors and is estimated by the National Network to End Domestic Violence to ...

A focus on financial abuse The 2024 Week Without Violence theme is centered around financial abuse, a form of violence that is less understood and often hard to recognize, Schaeuble said.

“Let’s make sure that financial abuse is not overlooked in our conversations about domestic violence,” writes Katie Hansen, the regional operations manager for Altabank’s Cache Valley ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) this week announced it has launched rulemaking to address harmful financial consequences of crimes including domestic violence and elder abuse. The ...

Financial abuse affects 99% of domestic violence cases but often goes unrecognized. Learn the warning signs, from controlled spending to workplace sabotage, and discover resources for help and ...