Economic Empowerment

Beginning in 2018, Women Against Abuse began implementing enhanced economic empowerment programming within its residential services in order to better support clients in achieving their goals around income access, employment and education. The resulting Economic Empowerment program aims to reduce homelessness and increase the long-term economic stability for survivors of intimate partner violence so that they can sustain their independence from abuse, remain safe and thrive.

The program includes job readiness workshops, skill-building sessions and career panels.

A consortium of local organizations encompassing the areas of workforce development, financial literacy, and career counseling are providing cross-education and creating warm referrals to enhance economic empowerment opportunities for survivors of intimate partner violence.

A Workforce Advisory Council - consisting of members of the banking, corporate and workforce development sectors - meets regularly to advocate for the career growth and achievement of survivors of domestic violence by identifying and supporting opportunities for their employment, education, and financial stability through partnerships and other avenues for career advancement.

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Download our Economic Empowerment Resource Guide