On Point | Podcast 'He wanted to destroy me financially': The economic abuse of domestic violence survivors
Jan 27, 2025
Adrienne Adams, a psychology professor, delves into economic abuse, a critical yet overlooked aspect of domestic violence. Carla Sanchez Adams, a senior attorney, advocates for legal reforms to protect survivors from coercive financial practices. Keisha Preston, a survivor, shares her harrowing journey through financial manipulation and its lasting effects. They discuss the urgent need for greater awareness, systemic changes, and legislative measures to combat economic abuse, and the harrowing reality that many victims face ongoing struggles long after leaving abusive relationships.
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Keisha's Story
- Keisha Preston endured 14 years of abuse, including economic control and manipulation.
- Her husband ruined her credit, forcing her into debt and dependence.
Economic Abuse Prevalence
- Studies show that economic abuse is as common as physical or psychological abuse.
- 94-99% of intimate partner violence survivors experience economic abuse.
Defining Economic Abuse
- Economic abuse is not typical relationship dynamics.
- It involves coercive control over a partner's resources and finances, not shared decision-making.