The Benefits of Continuing Education for Women
The pandemic has destabilized the workforce, with many Canadian women losing their jobs or choosing to stay home to care for their children. According to RBC Economics,
How to spot economic abuse 2022
Aligning with the international movement of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence the day highlights the unique experiences of Economic Abuse within intimate partner violence.
#HelpUsRise2022 – Why Do We Need This Campaign?
Unlike other forms of domestic violence, Economic Abuse is often harder to spot. Add to that a lack of data on Economic Abuse in Canada, making it even more difficult to identify and address, leaving victims and survivors without the resources and support they need.
A Call To Action For Canadian Banks To Institute Economic Abuse Prevention Policies
While the Canadian Bankers Association (“CBA”) has gone the extra mile to educate not only banks but the public, generally, about the issue of economic abuse;
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Discussing Gender Based Violence Against Indigenous Women
Gender-based violence is a term used to describe the abuse and violence experienced by women and girls due to their gender. Forms of abuse and violence can be emotional, physical, verbal, spiritual, and economic. Gender-based violence occurs in any type of relationship.
Spotting the Signs of Economic Abuse and How to Rebuild Yourself After
Economic abuse can manifest itself in various forms. For instance, it can include being financially dependent on your spouse and being denied access to bank accounts, information, and decision-making rights.
Witnessing abuse this holiday season
It’s the holidays. You’re sitting down for an excellently curated meal with the family. And an all-too-familiar scene presents itself.
A man refers to his wife as a ‘bitch’.
The Need to Educate Canadian Financial Institutions Regarding Economic Abuse
Historically, many a study conducted including one by Thomas McCabe, Ph.D., 1991, discloses how individuals react differently to major life traumas or “psychosocial stressors” and how some individuals, given a failure to learn from their mistakes, inadvertently set themselves up for revictimization.
The New Divorce Act and Financial Abuse
In March 2021, Canada enacted several major changes to the Divorce Act, which covers the federal aspects of divorce, including parenting arrangements, spousal support, and child support. For the first time, the Divorce Act considers the issue of “family violence,” including “financial abuse,”..
