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Financial Abuse

Updated:

February 24, 2021

Additional resources and where else to turn

Below are some additional resources that you may find useful.

Moving Ahead Through Financial Management Curriculum - This curriculum was created by the National Network to End Domestic Violence and the Allstate Foundation.
New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
Allstate’s Click to Empower Campaign: Information on financial literacy and tools for helping women leave abusive relationships and build financially stable futures.
The Women’s Institute for Financial Education (WIFE): Providing financial information to women in their quest for financial independence.

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