Financial Abuse of People with Learning Disabilities
Financial abuse has been found to be
the second most common form of
reported abuse after physical abuse. Learning disabled people are also more
likely to
experience 'mate crime', where they are 'supported' for the purpose of being
exploited or
abused, often for the financial benefit of the perpetrators. Perpetrators can
include family
members and paid carers.
What is financial abuse
Impact of financial abuse
Who is at risk
Mindset of perpetrators
Aspects of financial abuse
How to recognise financial abuse
Speaking to the victim
Minimising the risk
Next steps