Financial abuse impacts one in seven New Zealanders, with advocates pushing for legal recognition and protection.

Financial family violence affects one in seven New Zealanders, involving tactics like hiding financial information and damaging credit scores. Despite the prevalence, New Zealand's laws have not caught up to protect victims, who face long-term financial and emotional consequences. Advocates urge the government to update the Family Violence Act to recognize economic abuse as a distinct form of violence.

November 20, 2024
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