Nearly 4 million children are believed to be affected by economic abuse in UK homes
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Nearly 4 million children are believed to be affected by economic abuse in UK homes
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Nearly 4 million children are believed to be affected by economic abuse, with one in seven mothers claiming their child or teenager had experienced poor mental health as a result.
Around 860,000 children are living in households who can’t afford the essentials
‘I’m a taxpayer and my children will grow up and pay tax, but when they need support now, they’re deserted’
The Independent has previously spoken to survivors who faced the impossible choice of remaining in debt or risking their abusers…
Charity Refuge warns of stark increase in abuse referrals related to technology, with ‘devastating’ impact on disabled survivors
A rising trend of in-work poverty means many earners are struggling to get by
Lack of awareness, complexity and social stigma highlighted as major barriers to claiming financial support
