Rising number of domestic violence victims will be ‘destitute’ this month due to surge in financial abuse
Cate McCurry
Updated: 11 Dec 2020, 20:02
A RISING number of domestic violence victims will be “destitute” this month.
It comes amid a surge in financial abuse cases.
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Campaigners at Stop Domestic Violence in Ireland say it’s their busiest ever December.
Founder Priscilla Grainger said the problems have been exacerbated this year by the pandemic and lockdowns.
Ms Grainger said the increase in calls is being fuelled by a significant rise in the number of financial abuse cases, in which abusers exert power over their victims by controlling their money.