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EspañolSince 2005, The Allstate Foundation has been dedicated to ending domestic violence through financial empowerment and education for survivors. Financial abuse is present in 99% of domestic violence cases and it’s one of the main reasons victims can’t leave their abusive partners. They offer information online for survivors of abuse about the following topics: understanding financial abuse, learning financial fundamentals, mastering credit basics, building financial foundations, and long-term planning.
Financial Info/Economic Empowerment
Updated:
May 3, 2023WomensLaw cannot vouch for the information or services provided by these organizations.
credit.org
Hotline:
1 (800) 431-8157
The goal of credit.org is to provide a comprehensive online hub of personal finance education and learning resources that guide consumers in improving their personal finances. Their mission is to provide financial education to members of the general public and families and individuals in need. Financial education is the core focus of their organization and credit.org offers confidential and professional credit counseling, debt management services, bankruptcy education and housing counseling as well as online personal finance education and in-person seminars.
FreeFrom
Email:
FreeFrom helps survivors achieve financial stability through advocacy work and their compensation program, credit building program, and entrepreneurship program. FreeFrom works with individual survivors to try to pair them with the appropriate resources in their state. Some of their programs have limited national availability, but you can contact them directly to find out what resources they can provide in your situation.
Identity Theft Resource Center
Phone:
(888) 400-5530
Email:
The Identity Theft Resource Center Is a non-profit organization established to empower and guide consumers, victims, business and government to minimize risk and mitigate the impact of identity compromise and crime. Advisors can provide preventative information as well as assist victims of identity compromise, theft, and misuse by providing customized plans to address any and all identity concerns. Victims can call toll-free at (888) 400-5530 or live chat via their website for free direct assistance Monday through Friday, 6 AM PST - 5 PM PST.
The Taxpayer Advocate Service
Hotline:
1-877-777-4778
The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS. Their role is to ensure that every taxpayer is treated fairly, and that you know and understand your rights as a taxpayer. Each state has at least one Local Taxpayer Advocate who is independent of the local IRS office and reports directly to the National Taxpayer Advocate. They offer free help to guide you through the often-confusing process of resolving tax problems that you haven’t been able to solve on your own. You can search for the Taxpayer Advocate office in your state here.
VictimConnect Resource Center (a program of NCVC)
Hotline:
Phone or text: 1-855-4-VICTIM (1-855-484-2846)
The VictimConnect Resource Center is a place for victims of all crime to learn about their rights and options, confidentially and compassionately. VictimConnect can be accessed anywhere in the United States through a traditional telephone-based helpline and innovative text and online chat services Monday through Friday. Services are available in English and Spanish and interpreters for more than 200 languages can be accessed. Victim assistance specialists help people who reach out find appropriate national, local, or online resources. Additionally, victimconnect.org has information regarding types of crime, crime statistics, and maintains a searchable online directory for crime victim service providers. VictimConnect is a program of The National Center for Victims of Crime.
