Principle 5: ask the question
If you suspect that a client may be experiencing economic abuse and they have not yet disclosed this directly, it may be appropriate to ask more questions about their situation. Ensure that the environment is right for them to talk and assure them they are supported.
Asking some softer questions (eg, ‘how are things at home?’) can open conversation around the topic and may be better than direct questioning, which may make the client feel threatened.