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What is tech abuse?
07/10/2022 - Domestic abuse | Relationships and wellness
What is tech abuse? Tech abuse, also known as digital abuse and technology assisted abuse, is a form of domestic abuse whereby digital technology and devices are deliberately used to control, coerce, threaten, or harm another person. There is no definitive definition of tech abuse. Instead, it broadly includes any type of harmful or damaging…
Financial abuse: what is it and what are the signs?
13/03/2024 - Domestic abuse | Finances
Financial abuse, a recognised form of domestic abuse, is a way of exerting power over individuals by controlling their spending, access to cash, assets, and overall finances. Part of the economic abuse umbrella, this subtle yet impactful manipulation can leave victims feeling isolated, lacking in confidence, and entrapped in a cycle of financial dependency. In…
Domestic abuse prosecutions without the victim’s support
31/01/2020 - Relationships and wellness
Evidence-led domestic abuse cases HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (‘HMCPSI’) and HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (‘HMICFRS’) have published a joint report on ‘evidence-led’ domestic abuse cases (i.e. where the victim of domestic abuse decides not to support a prosecution), finding that the handling of such prosecutions requires improvement. OK, I…
What is economic abuse?
04/01/2023 - Divorce and separation | Domestic abuse | Finances
You do not need to wealthy to experience economic and financial abuse. It can exist in any relationship and affect people from all walks of life. It’s less about the money or assets themselves, and more about using them to gain and maintain control over someone. Liza Gatrell, Partner at Stowe, explains more. Thankfully, recognition…