FINANCIAL ABUSE IS A FORM OF DOMESTIC ABUSE

Economic abuse is largely overlooked in the dialogue about domestic violence.According to the Center for Disease Control, one in four women in the United States experience physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime; a study from Michigan State University that surveyed 103 domestic violence survivors found that 99 percent of them also experienced some form of economic abuse.

Economic or financial abuse is described as a method used by abusers to gain power and control over their victims through hindering their partners’ access to assets and financial information, which prevents them from “just walking away” from the abuse.

In my experience in working with Women who have gone through or are going through domestic violence ,even when they discharge on their oppression and finally figure out solutions to their situation ,their first concern becomes their  inability  to take charge and walk out of such abusive situations because of Lack of finance.

Question like "Where do i go now??" "How will i take care of my kids without any financial assistance"

And u hear words like "i will endure any situation for my children's sake" "at least it wont kill me ,its better than being homeless and a begger"

It is difficult for victims of any kind of abusive relationship to walk away if they are in any way financially handicaped.

Women in some cultures and society do not have equal employment opportunities as men and are often times paid less than men.

Dealing with VAW (Violence Against Women) Financial abuse/Financial disability should also be considered.

With Love