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'He wanted to destroy me financially': The economic abuse of domestic violence survivors

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

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Exploring Economic Abuse: The Dangers of Coerced Debt

This chapter explores the concept of coerced debt as a form of economic abuse, where abusers use manipulation and intimidation to force their partners into financial obligations. The discussion emphasizes the severe financial consequences for victims and sheds light on this critical yet frequently overlooked aspect of domestic violence.

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