National Conference
…Economic Abuse Sam Smethers is the CEO of Surviving Economic Abuse. Before this, she was the CEO of the Fawcett Society, the UK’s leading feminist campaigning charity. Sam is also…
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‘Excellent start’ as government announces pilot of emergency fund for domestic abuse survivors
‘Excellent start’ as government announces pilot of emergency fund for domestic abuse survivors Domestic abuse charity Women’s Aid has described the “relief” for survivors of domestic abuse following a government…
Cover your tracks online
…important if your abuser has access to a joint account. For more information on contacting your bank and regaining control of your finances, check out Surviving Economic Abuse’s resources. All…
A Bill For Survivors
…and family abuse; e. includes and reflects the true range of economic abuse; f. is inclusive of all women’s experiences of domestic abuse, including, but not limited to, forced marriage,…
Why haven’t they told me
…many years of isolation and economic abuse where an abuser might have prevented a survivor from working, controlled their bank account, and gotten them into debt. In our 2022 survey,…
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Myths about domestic abuse
…Myth #2: Domestic abuse always involves physical violence. Reality: Domestic abuse does not always include physical violence. Women’s Aid defines domestic abuse as an incident or pattern of incidents of…
Women’s Aid highlights the ongoing challenges that rising cost-of-living poses to specialist domestic abuse services at the Women and Equalities committee
…abuse.” Nicola Sharp-Jeffs, CEO and Founder of Surviving Economic Abuse, said “Without economic safety, there can be no physical safety. We’re delighted to see the Flexible Fund launch today, empowering…
Women’s Aid welcomes extension of Rail to Refuge – lifesaving travel scheme for domestic abuse survivors
Women’s Aid welcomes extension of Rail to Refuge – lifesaving travel scheme for domestic abuse survivors Extension expected to help hundreds more domestic abuse survivors to reach safe refuge Figures…
Pandemic’s surge in domestic abuse highlights funding and support shortfalls
Pandemic’s surge in domestic abuse highlights funding and support shortfalls The Covid-19 pandemic increased existing pressures on survivors of abuse, including economic and mental strains, with over-stretched services making…