Surviving Economic Abuse

Survivors of economic abuse often face years of post-separation abuse and housing insecurity connected to their home. The ways in which systems are set up can be used by perpetrators to inflict further suffering to their victims. These systems include mortgages, the provision of legal aid, state benefits, homelessness and housing allocation policies, and the family and civil courts. Many survivors of domestic abuse describe the difficulties involved in breaking links with abusers with whom they share property.

In our first ever episode of SEA's Survivor Stories Podcast,  Expert by Experience Group (EEG) member, Rachel, talks to journalist and SEA supporter, Marisa Bate, about her experience of economic abuse and housing. 

Information for people who have experienced economic abuse on the ways in which you may be financially linked to the abuser and how you can break those links to regain control of your finances.

A guide for people who have experienced economic abuse to help you understand how your finances could be linked to the abuser on your credit report and how to break those links safely.

Information for people who have been forced to make transactions that led them into debt, or who have had debts fraudulently built up in their name. It gives an overview of this type of debt and the possible solutions.

Information on some of the options to help you and your children reach safety if you have experienced economic abuse, as well as some financial support that may be available to assist you.

Information on the options you may have and the support that may be available to ensure you have a safe place to live if you have experienced economic abuse.

Some immediate things that you can do to protect yourself and begin to regain control if you have experienced economic abuse.

Information on what banks can do to support people experiencing economic abuse. It outlines things to consider when reporting abuse to the bank, and how they can help you regain control of your finances

An overview of economic abuse and the law, and the role of the police in supporting victims of economic abuse.

Information on how economic abuse can potentially be prosecuted as a form of controlling or coercive behaviour under the Serious Crime Act 2015.