The abuse often overlooked - Financial abuse

Controlling behaviour, such as restricting a person's access to, or control over, money and financial resources, can leave that person feeling powerless and with few options in an abusive situation. Now, with growing recognition of the impact and prevalence of financial abuse, more organisations are developing resources to help victims escape and overcome the trauma of those relationships. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia is providing one such program, aimed at helping people regain their economic independence.