One in seven women have suffered economic abuse from partners, charity finds
NEARLY one in seven women have recently had their finances controlled by an abusive partner, new polling suggests.
Of those who experienced economic abuse, nearly a quarter — 23 per cent — said it prevented them leaving the relationship.
More than a third who said they had experienced economic abuse in the past 12 months experienced mental ill health, including depression, panic attacks, or suicidal thoughts.
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