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Protect Your Money: Economic Abuse
Economic abuse is when a partner controls money or resources to trap the other person. It is a widespread yet often "invisible" form of intimate partner violence, making it much harder and less safe for someone to leave. Protect yourself or someone else by learning the signs of financial abuse, ways to stay safe, and where to find compassionate support.
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The VA’s Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program is committed to helping Veterans, their partners, and VA staff who are impacted by intimate partner violence (IPV). If you, or someone you know could be experiencing and/or using IPV - help is available.
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The FTC uses Take It Down Reports to hold platforms accountable for failing to remove intimate photos or videos posted without your consent.
Support for Survivors of Economic Abuse
FinAbility is a national organization designed to educate and support survivors of economic abuse within the context of IPV through a trauma informed, survivor informed empowerment model.
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Every survivor of domestic abuse deserves the opportunity to thrive. FinAbility provides financial tools, mentorship, and support to make it possible.
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This survivor-written toolkit answers your financial questions at every stage of your journey.
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Access free virtual 1 on 1 financial mentoring sessions for survivors of domestic abuse and advocates.
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Explore these free, recorded financial workshops created specifically for survivors of domestic abuse
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If you think your relationship is becoming unhealthy, there are things you can do to protect yourself from financial abuse.
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To protect your financial health, separate your finances from your harm doer as soon as safely possible.
Womens Law
Women's Law offers free accessible legal information designed to support survivors in the United States for the last 25 years.
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Find plain-language legal information for victims of abuse.
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Take financial protections when leaving an abusive relationship.
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Read “plain language” explanations of the laws in your state that might be useful for victims and survivors of domestic violence.
National Domestic Violence Hotline Agency
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.
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The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a 24/7 confidential resource to serve all those affected by relationship abuse. Call 1-800-799-7233.
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Financial abuse can be hard to see but it is devastating and one of the most common forms of abuse. Find out what it is and how to protect against it.
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Financial abuse is used to control and manipulate millions of people every year. A good credit score helps survivors of relationship abuse achieve safety and financial independence.
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Local service providers offer direct support and compassionate care to those affected by domestic violence. Tailored services include emergency shelter, counseling, financial aid, and legal advocacy.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a nonprofit organization that serves as a national voice for survivors, works to end domestic violence, and hold abusers accountable.
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Co-presented by National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the National Endowment for Financial Education, explore this financial education webinar series for survivors of domestic violence and the advocates who serve them.
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Learn about housing options for survivors of domestic violence in this webinar.
National Network to End Domestic Violence
The National Network to End Domestic Violence is dedicated to creating an environment in which domestic violence no longer exists.
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National Network to End Domestic Violence sheds light on financial abuse, a common tactic used by abusers to gain power and control in a relationship.
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Secure your financial future with these tips for domestic violence victims and survivors.
Other Financial Abuse Resources
These additional resources can help you take actions to safeguard your finances.
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It might feel daunting to speak about the economic abuse you have experienced. But there may be things a mortgage provider can offer to support you.
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Learn the necessary steps to get a house out of your name and mortgage.
Find local Veteran services and financial resources in your state.
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FINVET is a one-stop website with a wealth of resources to help Veterans in any stage of their financial journeys to earn more, save more, and protect their money.
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Disclaimer: FINVET does not provide financial assistance. Also, this website is not for emergency or crisis intervention. Instead, FINVET helps connect you to financial resources and tools to improve financial well-being and financial literacy. Find direct financial assistance through these organizations. You can also access local Veteran services and financial resources in your state.
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