What would you do if your friend’s partner was pressuring him for his banking information?
Before you begin (trigger warning)
While discussing gender-based violence (GBV) can be important for healing and raising awareness, it's also essential to protect yourself and be mindful of personal triggers. Triggers can be experiences that cause a person to recall a traumatic event. For example, graphic images of violence might be triggering for some people. If anything here triggers you, it's okay to step back and focus on your safety and well-being. Seek out resources if needed, or try self-care strategies (PDF) like exercise, meditation, or spending time with loved ones to feel grounded and in control.
Scenario 4
Read the following scenario and consider whether this would be GBV. Then, respond with what you would do in this situation.
Your friend has been in a committed relationship for years, and their lives have become more integrated.
He tells you his partner has recently started pressuring him to share his banking details, including the Personal Identification Number (PIN) for his debit card, and justifying his purchases.
When he said he wasn’t comfortable, his partner got upset and told him, “It's just what couples do.”
Scenario 4 complete
Well done! You’ve completed Scenario 4: Bank details. You now understand that GBV can include economic abuse. You also know effective ways to support your friend if they find themselves in this situation.
It’s important to note that acts of GBV like this can be amplified over time, leading to other forms of GBV.
Remember, these three steps are essential in addressing instances of GBV.
