TV presenter Ruth Dodsworth has revealed she was denied access to her own money by her abusive former husband, who has since been jailed for coercive and controlling behaviour and stalking.
Dodsworth spoke out about the financial abuse she endured, detailing how her ex-husband systematically prevented her from managing or accessing her own finances. This revelation highlights a significant component of the coercive control he exerted over her life.
Her former husband was handed a custodial sentence for a campaign of abuse that included severe psychological manipulation, harassment, and stalking, culminating in his conviction for coercive and controlling behaviour. The financial deprivation was an integral part of his wider strategy to isolate and dominate her.
Dodsworth’s courage in sharing her experience sheds further light on the insidious nature of domestic abuse, underscoring how perpetrators often use financial control as a powerful tool to maintain power and leave victims vulnerable.
