What is financial exploitation? Financial exploitation is a form of economic abuse that restricts a victim's financial independence and deepens their vulnerability to further abuse. It occurs when one partner misuses or controls the other's financial resources, assets, or income, often under the guise of a loving relationship. This type of abuse can be difficult to identify and may manifest in various ways, such as controlling access to bank accounts, forcing a partner to han

What is economic violence? Economic violence, a form of intimate partner violence (IPV), often remains hidden yet is as damaging as physical abuse. In the introductory post to this series, I shared Stella’s story about her live-in boyfriend, who refused to work and relied entirely on her for financial support while sabotaging her ability to maintain that support. Stella recalled an instance when she came home late, and her boyfriend grabbed and smashed her laptop. On another