Financial abuse as a form of intimate partner violence involves behaviours that control a woman’s ability to gain and use economic resources. It is a common tactic used by abusers to isolate women and prevent them from being financially independent.
This infographic provides guidance on different ways women can protect themselves from the consequences of financial abuse.
| WomanACT. (2020). Financial Abuse: Financially Protecting Yourself. https://womanact.ca/publications/financial-abuse-financially-protecting-yourself/ |
Financial abuse as a form of intimate partner violence involves behaviours that control a woman’s ability to gain and use economic resources. It is a common tactic used by abusers to isolate women and prevent them from being financially independent.
This infographic shows possible signs of financial abuse and ideas for getting help.
Citation:
| WomanACT. (2020). Financial Abuse Information Sheet. https://womanact.ca/publications/financial-abuse-information-sheet/ |
Financial abuse involves behaviours that control a woman’s ability to gain and use economic resources, impacting their ability to be economically independent and self-sufficient.
This infographic looks at the different types of financial abuse including control, sabotage and exploitation.
Citation:
| WomanACT. (2020). Financial Abuse Infographic. https://womanact.ca/publications/financial-abuse-infographic/ |