Sharp rise in domestic abusers using finances for coercion, UK charities say

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Domestic abuse charities in the UK have long highlighted the various ways in which perpetrators exert control over their victims, with economic abuse being a lesser-known but equally damaging form of coercion. Economic abuse can involve manipulating a victim's finances, restricting their access to money, or coercing them into debt, making it difficult for them to leave the abusive relationship. The use of technology, such as monitoring a victim's online activity or using digital means to control their finances, has also become a growing concern in cases of domestic abuse.

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Sharp rise in domestic abusers using finances for coercion, UK charities say

Refuge reports ‘staggering’ 78% annual increase in referrals for cases of technology-facilitated or economic abuse Domestic abuse charities have reported a “staggering” increase in perpetrators using technology and finances to control their victims, with a “concerning” rise in people being coerced into car finance agreements. Data from Refuge, the UK’s largest specialist domestic abuse charity, reveals a 78% rise in …