Many Nigerians are unaware that emotional or psychological abuse is a criminal offense under the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act. Anita Michael, Executive Director of Street Mentors Network, highlights the lack of understanding about abuse and the need for greater awareness and enforcement of the law. She also discusses the lesser-known aspects of economic abuse, where one partner controls the other's financial resources.
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Mrs Michael also spoke about Section 12, which deals with “forced financial dependence or economic abuse”. Continuing, she said, “Economic abuse is reaping where you did not sow. It can include exerting control over income, spending, bank accounts, bills and borrowing. “Sensitisation should come from the body that made the law and then be supported by other parastatals. TV houses, radio stations, newspapers, blogs, everyone should talk about it.
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