Financial Abuse

Below are some of the resources we used to write information for this page. You may find it useful to read more information on their websites.

• Moving Ahead Through Financial Management Curriculum - This curriculum was created by the National Network to End Domestic Violence and the Allstate Foundation and includes the following sections (called “modules”): Understanding Financial Abuse; Learning Financial Fundamentals; Mastering Credit Basics; Building Financial Foundations; Creating Budgeting Strategies; and Resources.
• NYC Bankruptcy Assistance Project’s Answers to Common Bankruptcy Questions
• Identify Theft Hotline to speak one-on-one with a counselor 1-877-ID-THEFT
• 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.
• Fight Identity Theft: Comprehensive information about fraud, identity theft and ways to keep your financial information safe.