Safe Exit

Economic harm doesn’t leave visible marks. Like other forms of family violence, it can be subtle – beginning with the smallest breach of trust and building over time. 

Economic harm can happen to anyone. It is experienced in the context of power and control within a relationship.

The impact can be devastating and can affect financial wellbeing long after the relationship is over.

Explore our resources that are designed to build understanding and support people to address economic harm in their own lives.

Economic Harm

Economic Harm

Economic harm doesn’t leave visible marks. Like other forms of family violence, it can be subtle – beginning with the smallest breach of trust and building over time. 

Economic harm, sometimes called economic abuse, can happen to anyone. It is experienced in the context of power and control within a relationship.

The impact can be devastating and can affect financial wellbeing long after the relationship is over.

Explore our resources that are designed to build understanding and support people to address economic harm in their own lives.

Explore economic harm

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Economic Harm Explained

Economic harm is behaviour towards a person that controls, restricts or removes their access to money, economic resources or participation in financial decisions. Economic harm,
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The Impact

Economic harm has both short and long term consequences.  The impact is complex, and cuts across many environments, often leading to years of debilitating economic
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