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,”..
COVID AND CANADA’S CONCERN REGARDING VICTIMS OF ECONOMIC
Its’ well established COVID-19 has largely contributed to the rise in domestic abuse, globally: that includes Canada. In fact, on the west coast of Canada in Vancouver domestic violence crisis calls have increased 300%.
Economic Hardship, Divorce and Children in the Middle
While 10th may not seem so alarming, we need to bear in mind this is a “worldwide” ratio comparison. We need to pay heed to the notion of how many countries there truly are in the world.
Economic Abuse and Disability
Anna identifies as a survivor of physical, psychological, and economic abuse. She also has arthritis, a learning disability, chronic depression, and anxiety. She is one of the women falling through the cracks of the Canadian system