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Maria de la Salut: Control, hunger, violence — how three children and their mother suffered in secret for a long time

How Documents and Money Can Be Used to Control Victims in Mallorca

Controlling documents and finances can trap victims and make abuse harder to escape in Mallorca.

Published: April 23, 2026
Maria de la Salut: Control, hunger, violence — how three children and their mother suffered in secret for a long time

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Why are identity documents and money sometimes used to control victims in Mallorca abuse cases?

Taking away documents or limiting access to money can make it much harder for a person to leave, ask for help, or prove who they are. In cases of coercive control, these tactics can be as important as physical violence because they create dependence and fear. That is why protection also has to include access to papers, finances, and legal support.

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