OCASI's Initiative to End GBV invites you to a webinar led by the Canadian Centre for Women's Empowerment (CCFWE) on Wednesday, September 17th from 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST.
Economic abuse is a form of control that limits a survivor’s financial independence and self-sufficiency, creating significant barriers to safety and recovery. Join the Canadian Centre for Women’s Empowerment in exploring the tactics of economic abuse, its intersection with other forms of abuse, and the short- and long-term impacts on survivors. Participants will also learn about specific challenges faced by newcomer survivors, best practices for supporting survivors, and practical tools such as safety planning and screening for economic abuse.
What to expect from this webinar:
- Define economic abuse and identify its various forms, including economic control, exploitation, and employment/education sabotage.
- Recognize the systemic barriers that prevent survivors, especially newcomer survivors, from achieving financial security and independence.
- Apply trauma-informed and survivor-centred approaches to supporting survivors experiencing economic abuse.
- Identify where to access relevant resources and supports for survivors of economic abuse.
About CCFWE:
The Canadian Centre for Women’s Empowerment (CCFWE) is a national organization based in Ottawa, Canada, focused on addressing all forms of economic abuse. CCFWE is dedicated to empowering domestic violence and economic abuse survivors through advocacy, education, economic empowerment, and systems change.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions, concerns, or accessibility requests, please contact Maggie To (she/her) at mto@ocasi.org