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Surviving Economic Abuse

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The only UK charity dedicated to raising awareness of #EconomicAbuse and transforming responses to it | Please note this account is not monitored 24/7.

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New ONS data reveals what survivors and Surviving Economic Abuse’s research has been telling us for years: economic abuse is a vastly prevalent form of abuse. The government must put tackling economic abuse at the heart of its VAWG strategy. bbc.com/news/articles/…

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Sam Beckinsale has shone a light on economic abuse so bright that no one can look away. As Sam Beckinsale steps down from being a SEA Ambassador, we want to thank her for all she has done while working alongside us over the years. By sharing her own lived experience and

Sam Beckinsale has shone a light on economic abuse so bright that no one can look away. 

As <a href="/beckinsale_sam/">Sam Beckinsale</a> steps down from being a SEA Ambassador, we want to thank her for all she has done while working alongside us over the years.

By sharing her own lived experience and
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Did you know? You can access the latest national and international evidence on economic abuse by visiting our research library. You can also sign up for regular free updates via our International Network. Find out more ⬇️📚 survivingeconomicabuse.org/what-we-do/res…

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If your partner insists on having sole control over your joint bank account and leaves you without access to money, this could be a sign of economic abuse. Learn more about the signs of economic abuse and how to access support by visiting the SEA website 🖱️

If your partner insists on having sole control over your joint bank account and leaves you without access to money, this could be a sign of economic abuse. 

Learn more about the signs of economic abuse and how to access support by visiting the SEA website 🖱️
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In one of my social media posts, I described an incident in which my ex-husband was verbally and psychologically abusive. A lot of people replied, “just walk away, simple!” or “you stayed and listened to it, so you allowed it”. But ‘just walking away’ doesn’t work with an

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Follow SEA to: ❓Learn how to spot economic abuse 🗞️Get updates on laws & policies that impact survivors 📢Help break the silence around financial control. Every follow helps us raise even more awareness of economic abuse.

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There are some simple ways that you can support a friend, family member or colleague if they are a victim-survivor of economic abuse. Find practical guidance on offering support to victim-survivors ⬇️ survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/un…

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Does your partner tell you what you can and can't spend your money on? Do they ask to see receipts from the weekly food shop? Do you have to justify every single purchase? If any of this sounds familiar, it could be economic abuse. Learn more⬇️ guide.survivingeconomicabuse.org

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Domestic abuse isn’t always physical. We successfully campaigned alongside a dedicated group of victim-survivors to ensure economic abuse is recognised in law for the very first time. Learn more about economic abuse and the law ⬇️👩‍⚖️ survivingeconomicabuse.org/2uq9

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Healthy relationships involve shared decision-making and equal access to finances. If one partner is controlling all the money, it could be a sign of economic abuse. What are some of the biggest red flags for you when it comes to money and relationships?

Healthy relationships involve shared decision-making and equal access to finances. 

If one partner is controlling all the money, it could be a sign of economic abuse.

What are some of the biggest red flags for you when it comes to money and relationships?
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If you have experienced economic abuse and want to understand your legal options, you may be able to access some initial free advice to help you assess your next steps. Learn more here ⬇️👩‍⚖️ survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/ec…

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We are away for the Bank Holiday and will be back Tuesday 27 May. If you're a survivor: 🚨In immediate danger, please call 999 🤳Looking for support, the National Domestic Violence helpline is open 365 days a year - 0808 2000 247 🖱️Looking for information on economic abuse,

We are away for the Bank Holiday and will be back Tuesday 27 May. 

If you're a survivor:

🚨In immediate danger, please call 999
🤳Looking for support, the National Domestic Violence helpline is open 365 days a year - 0808 2000 247
🖱️Looking for information on economic abuse,
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Your support has a huge impact 🙌 From influencing government policy to driving systems change, we’ve already made strides towards economic abuse being more widely recognised and ensuring better responses for victim-survivors.

Your support has a huge impact 🙌

From influencing government policy to driving systems change, we’ve already made strides towards economic abuse being more widely recognised and ensuring better responses for victim-survivors.
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ICYMI - Last week, the Work and Pensions Committee published its report on their inquiry into how the Department for Work and Pensions safeguards vulnerable claimants. SEA submitted written evidence to the inquiry. In our response, we highlighted how the current benefit system is failing to safeguard

ICYMI - Last week, the Work and Pensions Committee published its report on their inquiry into how the <a href="/DWPgovuk/">Department for Work and Pensions</a> safeguards vulnerable claimants.

SEA submitted written evidence to the inquiry. In our response, we highlighted how the current benefit system is failing to safeguard
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Did you know disabled women are nearly twice as likely to face economic abuse as non-disabled women? Disabled victim-survivors often face additional challenges in accessing support and fleeing abusers. We need to prioritise accessible, inclusive services that empower all

Did you know disabled women are nearly twice as likely to face economic abuse as non-disabled women? 

Disabled victim-survivors often face additional challenges in accessing support and fleeing abusers. 

We need to prioritise accessible, inclusive services that empower all
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If an abuser has left you struggling to make ends meet, you may be able to access financial support through several grants and schemes. Find out more about eligibility and how to apply ⬇️ survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/ge…

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If you’re facing economic abuse, your employer may already have policies in place to support you. You can find further information on the types of support employers can offer, along with tips and advice on disclosing abuse, here ⬇️ survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/ge…

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Unpaid child maintenance is one of the most common ways abusers maintain control after separation. They may refuse to pay, pay irregularly or try to dictate how the money is spent. For many victim-survivors, child maintenance is vital to ensure they can provide the essentials

Unpaid child maintenance is one of the most common ways abusers maintain control after separation. 

They may refuse to pay, pay irregularly or try to dictate how the money is spent. 

For many victim-survivors, child maintenance is vital to ensure they can provide the essentials