• Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

Francis Financial

  • Home
  • Who We Are
    • Our Story
    • Our Team
  • What We Offer
    • Wealth Management
    • Divorce Planning
    • Widow Planning
    • Client Success Stories
  • Why Choose Us
    • How We Differ
    • Awards
    • Giving Back
    • FAQ
  • Useful Resources
    • Press
    • Podcast
    • Blog
    • Videos
    • Free Resource Guides
      • Financial Guide for Widows
      • Divorce Financial Guide
      • Financial Resolutions for Widows Guide
  • Client Access
  • Contact Us

Press

Financial Abuse Is on the Rise: What It Is and What to Do About It

By: Stacy Francis

Feb., 20, 2023

Domestic violence almost always includes financial abuse. Here’s help on identifying and understanding it and how to get help and leave in a safe way.

While financial abuse affects both men and women, women are more frequently the victims. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 85% of domestic violence victims are women, and unfortunately, the number of incidents is rising. The recent statistics about abuse during the pandemic are worrisome, showing a spike in 911 calls reporting violence against women. States such as New York found that domestic violence reports were up over 30% in April 2020, compared to the year before.

According to UN Women, one in three women worldwide experiences physical or sexual abuse, primarily inflicted on them by a romantic partner. Moreover, since the outbreak of COVID-19, UN Women shares that emerging data shows that domestic violence has intensified and is not going away. In fact, due to increasing financial stress and mental health issues, many families remain at an elevated risk for domestic violence.

Read the full article here.

(Visited 39 times, 1 visits today)

Francis Financial

39 Broadway
Suite 1730
New York, NY 10006
(212) 374-9008

Wealth Management
Divorce Financial Planning
How We Differ
Client Success Stories
Our Team

Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | ADV
Web Accessibility | Important Disclosures

Our Story
Awards
Blog
Podcast
Contact

Let's stay connected.
Sign up for our newsletter today!

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Copyright ©2022 Francis Financial, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Design by TinyFrog Technologies.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits.
By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. AcceptReject
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT

Schedule Your Meeting Today

  • *We require a minimum of $2 million in investible assets. If you have questions about this or would like resources to help point you in the right direction, please do reach out and we would be happy to support you.