With the introduction of economic abuse in the statutory definition of domestic abuse, the aim of this training is to raise awareness and understanding of economic abuse and provide an opportunity for learners to consider how they can contribute to the economic safety of victim-survivors.

Who is this course suitable for?

Recognising and responding to economic abuse is aimed at a wide audience, including professionals and volunteers from domestic abuse charities, money/debt advice services, local authorities, the police, the housing sector, and the financial services, banking and insurance industries. It is suitable for anyone who may encounter economic abuse or support victim-survivors in their role.

What is the course format?

This course is an interactive and engaging learning experience and includes group discussions and exercises. All our courses are delivered by highly experienced trainers.

Course objectives:

Increased knowledge of economic abuse as described in the Domestic Abuse Act
Increased knowledge of the difference between economic abuse operates and financial abuse
New knowledge of how economic abuse operates within the context of domestic abuse
Increased knowledge of the training, resources and support available from Surviving Economic Abuse
Increased skill to recognise and respond to signs of economic abuse including post-separation abuse
Increased skill to recognise the impact of economic abuse and its link with physical safety
Increased motivation and confidence to respond to the impact of economic abuse on the victim-survivor
Increased motivation and confidence in the belief that their work can minimise harm and make a difference to victim-survivors and their long-term economic safety
Increased empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by victims of economic abuse

This webinar will take place online, via MS Teams.

Recognising and Responding to Economic Abuse