Paragonteam

22/05/2026

21/05/2026

'UK to head international coalition tackling violence against women and girls, foreign secretary announces. Seven countries - South Africa, Brazil, Morocco, Spain, Jamaica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Australia - will join the UK as founding members.'

We truly hope this is the start of something big that will bring an end to VAWG.

Seven countries - South Africa, Brazil, Morocco, Spain, Jamaica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Australia - will join the UK as founding members.

21/05/2026

Economic abuse is a form of domestic abuse. It has many forms, some of them appear as:
- Stopping you from accessing your own bank account, money, or benefits.
- Preventing you from getting a job or keeping one.
- Monitoring, limiting, or controlling how you spend your money.
- Refusing to contribute to shared household costs or bills.
- Taking out credit in your name or building up debt without your consent.

Approximately 1 in 6 women have experienced economic abuse in the UK. And more than a quarter of UK mums (27%) with children under 18 have experienced economic abuse over the past year. Know the signs so you can get help.

18/05/2026

Economic abuse is more common than many realise. Economic abuse is about control, restricting access to money, work, housing, or basic necessities. Relationships should be built on trust and equality, never fear or restriction.

📊 The reality in the UK
• 1 in 7 women, experienced economic abuse in the last year alone
• 85% of those experiencing economic abuse also face **other forms of domestic abuse**, including emotional or physical harm
• Only 2 in 5 survivors recognise economic abuse as abuse when it first happens, meaning many suffer in silence.

Raising awareness helps people recognise the signs, seek support sooner, and break the cycle of control. Visit our site or one of our partners to learn more FearFree

15/05/2026

Today, our Paragon team participated in the Chichester Neighbourhood Mental Health Team event.

It was a successful day filled with engaging conversations and valuable information sharing.

Our team connected with many members of the public and collaborated with like-minded agencies to promote mental health awareness! 🌱✨

15/05/2026

Economic abuse can trap victims by destroying their credit rating, restricting access to money and limiting their employment options. It's a form of domestic abuse and affects both men and women. Some of the signs could be:

⚠️ Blocking access to bank accounts, cash, or benefits
⚠️ Sabotaging or preventing employment, education, or training
⚠️ Monitoring, limiting, or controlling spending
⚠️ Refusing to contribute to shared bills or essentials
⚠️ Accruing debt in the victim’s name or coercing them into credit agreements

Learn more to protect yourself and the ones you love. Visit paragonteam.org.uk or one of our partners FearFree

13/05/2026

Economic abuse is a serious crime and another form of domestic abuse. It's recognised in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 as any behaviour that has a substantial and adverse effect on an individual’s ability to:

💬 acquire, use or maintain money or other property (such as a mobile phone or car) or,

💬 obtain goods (such as food and clothing) or services (such as utilities, like heating).

Let's raise awareness and support those affected. Learn more at paragonteam.org.uk or visit FearFree

12/05/2026

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, you can join us for the Men's Mental Health Challenge on Friday, 15 May at Chichester Assembly Rooms. Let's build strength through conversation. Save the date and be part of the movement.

11/05/2026

Economic abuse is often underreported when we read about domestic abuse. But it is just that, domestic abuse. Understanding the signs of economic abuse is crucial if we want to end it. Organisations like FearFree and Society Without Abuse are working closely with us to share the signs of economic abuse.

Learn more about what it looks like and how to protect yourself at paragonteam.org.uk.

07/05/2026

We need to change our laws to stop this form of abuse. Refusing to remove non-consensual content to make money should not be allowed.

Alice says the video was posted on social media and viewed about 40,000 times.