Abuse by Proxy

Abuse can take place in different ways such as emotional, psychological, physical, financial and so on. Abuse by proxy, also known as proxy abuse or triangulation, refers to a form of emotional or psychological abuse in which an individual manipulates or uses others to carry out abusive behavior, often involving a third party as a means of controlling, intimidating, or manipulating a victim. In this type of abuse, the abuser uses intermediaries to inflict harm or control over the victim indirectly.

Different types of abuse by proxy include mobbing, gossiping, ostracising and stalking and is carried out by others, commonly referred to as 'flying monkeys'. The abuse can take place in communities, workplaces, families, even on social media.