Emily Stewart reports for ABC News.
"It's one tactic to manifest power and control over someone else."
And it makes it harder for the abused person to leave the relationship.
About 16 per cent of Australian women and 7 per cent of men will experience it in their lifetime, according to RMIT University.
As the pandemic drags on, more and more people are reporting family violence, including financial abuse, say family violence service providers.
And many people say they're experiencing this sort of abuse for the first time.
Where to get help:
- WIRE Women: http://www.wire.org.au/
- 1800 RESPECT: https://www.1800respect.org.au/
- Family Relationship Advice Line: https://www.familyrelationships.gov.au/talk-someone/advice-line
- Department of Human Services: https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/subjects/family-and-domest…
- National Debt Helpline: http://www.ndh.org.au/
- Financial Empowerment App: https://penda-app.com/
- Redfern Legal Centre: Financial Abuse Service NSW
- Women's Legal Service Victoria: https://www.womenslegal.org.au/
- White Ribbon Australia: https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/understand-domestic-violence/types-of-ab…
- Good Shepherd Microfinance No Interest Loan Scheme: https://goodshepherdmicrofinance.org.au/services/no-interest-loan-schem…
Read the full article here. (15 August, 2020)
