Financial Advocacy
Next to dealing with the toll domestic violence takes on one’s physical, mental and emotional health, one of the biggest challenges faced by victims leaving a relationship is money. For some, it’s understanding how to protect themselves financially in an abusive relationship and after leaving an abusive relationship. For others, it’s learning how to budget their money and plan for the future. For many, it’s the first time they have ever handled their own money or lived independently.
DVCC helps clients meet these challenges by offering training and information on financial management. Counselors give finance workshops for clients in the Stamford and Norwalk offices, as well as provide assistance for residents in the SafeHouses.
Future plans include bringing in professional financial planners and advisors as volunteer consultants to assist with developing programs for DVCC clients.