While we're on the topic, another type of abuse to consider is Financial or Economic abuse. Similar to other types or categories of abuse, this is just one more way that an abuser can attempt to externally control or limit the ability of the victim to do things for themselves, take care of their own needs, and otherwise feel as if they have some control over their own circumstances and ability to provide for ones' own safety/security. Withholding access to accounts, cash, lockboxes, safes, money, and other types of assets is another classic example of how an abuser uses the "carrot & stick" approach in an attempt to control and manipulate the behavior of other people.