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References

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financial abuse. WIRE Women’s Information, West Melbourne. file:///C:/Users/MHKAM/Downloads/Sub_15_Attachment%202.pdf

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WomensLaw.org. (2017, June 19). Financial abuse. National Network to End Domestic Violence. https://www.womenslaw.org/about-abuse/forms-abuse/financial-abuse

It is time to speak out. 

Abuse is very much a hidden problem among women and the elderly population now, especially with the fear of victim stigmatization. But we cannot allow such cases to come to light only when the hurt is done. We need greater awareness to have greater voice in the society and prevent the occurrence of abuse. Abuse is never acceptable, in any forms. Never normalize abuse.

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Singapore should adopt a problem-solving approach by expanding its laws on financial abuse for enforcement and prevention, social services and organizations should also continue its good efforts of advocacy, reaching out to the greater public on what financial abuse is, reducing victim stigmatization. Professionals can hence, come into play for intervention and rehabilitation for victims of such abuse. It is also the society's responsibility and efforts to ensure the well-being of individuals. 

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