Economic /Financial Domestic Abuse
A form of domestic violence abuse situation
Financial Dependence :It is one of the main reasons why an intimate partner remains for a long period in a violent abusive relationship. 
From the very beginning the victim might have had no interest to know how much their spouse earns.They might not even have access to his/her payslip or bank account,yet he/she has the same.The abuser is very secretive about matters money and very possessive about the victims earnings or spending to the last coin.TAKE HEED:THIS IS FINANCIAL ABUSE:THE ABUSER WILL BURN YOUR Hard Earned Money &Leave You in Poverty &Debts
Possible Reasons
- The victim might be very insecure and uneasy around money conversations.
- Growing up beliefs could be that looking at receipts or noting expenditure implies a lack of trust,even theft .
- The victim might be financially dependent. on their abusive partner.
- They might be culturally inclined to the idea the man is the head of the family.credit or even open a business.
Financial Victimization
- Forbidding the victim to work.
- Employing the victim who works with no pay , in the majority of cases unregistered as a worker.The victim is at a disadvantage in terms of pension and other employee benefits.
- Putting a partner on an allowance that is so low and only enough for basics like sanitary pads.
- Misuse of the victims personal documents and taking up loans or buying items on credit for example most common expensive mobile phones and betting.
- Ruining the victims credit by not paying on time and not informing the victim until it is too late usually a court or imprisonment matter.
- Withholding money for basic necessities such as food,clothing,medications or fares.
- Putting victim to shame through constant house eviction due to unpaid rents by the abuser.
- Constant verbal abuses in the house requiring an account of every single purchase in the house.
- Domestic violence is all about the abuser gaining power and total control over their intimate partner.controlling them fully.
- Regardless ,of how highly placed a victim is in their job ,a relationship with an abuser has dire consequences such as job loss due to lack of concentration at work,absenteeism or a lack of promotion because one isolates themselves and ceases to be a team player.
- Getting home from work on time is the first control method of an abuser.Every minute from work must be accounted for.
See any of these signs:SEEK HELP!Talk to your personal doctor.
Visit a Domestic Violence Center near you.
This causes emotional distress,will lead to mental and physical health problems.
