Sponsored by: The Allstate Foundation October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to recent data, financial abuse is the most prevalent, but least recognized, form of domestic violence. One in four women and one in seven men will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. But only 3% of people recognize financial abuse as a form of domestic violence, yet it occurs in 99% of abusive relationships. Sharisse Kimbro, Relationship Abuse Program Officer with The Allstate Foundation, joins our Laura Cavanaugh to share signs of financial abuse and the steps to take to stop the cycle of relationship abuse. This month The Allstate Foundation is raising awareness and helping you recognize the signs of financial abuse. Do you recognize any of them in you or someone you know? Restricting or controlling access to money Closely monitoring spending, for example, consistently asking for receipts Preventing a partner from working or attending school Withholding essential identification, financial documents or hiding assets Negatively impacting credit through coercion or concealment If you recognize these signs in your relationship or in someone you know, help is available – you can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7. Advocates and support are available 24/7 every day of the year. To learn more, visit www.thehotline.org The Allstate Foundation is investing in positive change, investing $100 million to disrupt the cycle and reduce the prevalence of relationship abuse. To learn more about their programs, visit www.allstatefoundation.org Sponsored by: The Allstate Foundation