Economic Empowerment Training Materials
Our clinic has developed this training module to help guide community advocates deliver resources related to economic empowerment in ways that are truly trauma-informed.
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Contents
Overview
Learn about the purpose of this training, its intended audience, how to use it, and more.
A. The Need for Trauma-Informed Financial Education
We discuss the importance of a trauma-informed lens for understanding the ways that victims of IPV may relate to money.
B. Defining Trauma & Economic Abuse
Just as physical abuse and external circumstance can create trauma, so can financial abuse. Learn about what financial abuse looks like and its long-lasting repercussions.
C. Financial PTSD & the Scarcity Mindset
Learn about the hallmarks of financial PTSD and its impact on IPV survivors. Gain understanding of the effects of the so-called "scarcity mindset" on financial behaviors.
D. Institutional Re-traumatization
Learn about how institutional re-traumatization can serve as an obstacle in the pursuit of financial wellness and explore ways to mitigate its detrimental effects on survivors.
E. An Economic Justice Framework
Learn about the systemic issues that may hinder a survivor's ability to address their financial situation. Our goal is to mitigate feelings of financial shame by reframing the conversation as an economic justice issue.
F. Takeaways for Helping Victims of Economic Trauma
A short guide for advocates to use when working with survivors of economic abuse and financial trauma.
