"Alarm Bells Ring as Domestic Abuse Cases Skyrocket: Tech and Finance Used to Control Victims In a disturbing trend, domestic abuse charities have witnessed a staggering 78% surge in referrals for cases involving technology-facilitated or economic abuse in the UK. Refuge, the country's largest specialist domestic abuse charity, has sounded the alarm as perpetrators increasingly use financial manipulation and digital control to exploit their victims. The concerning rise in cases where people are coerced into car finance agreements highlights the insidious nature of this abuse, leaving many vulnerable individuals trapped in cycles of debt and fear. As experts warn of a growing epidemic, it's clear that the lines between physical and emotional abuse are becoming increasingly blurred."
Refuge reports ‘staggering’ 78% annual increase in referrals for cases of technology-facilitated or economic abuseDomestic abuse charities have reported a “staggering” increase in perpetrators using technology and finances to control their victims, with a “concerning” rise in people being coerced into car finance agreements.Data from Refuge, the UK’s largest specialist domestic abuse charity, reveals a 78% rise in referrals for cases of technology-facilitated or economic abuse in the past year. Continue reading...
