We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Women and Gender Equality Canada for their generous support of the first-ever Domestic Economic Abuse and Injustice Summit. Their unwavering commitment to ending domestic economic abuse and promoting gender equality has made a significant impact on the success of this summit.
The support provided by Women and Gender Equality Canada has allowed us to bring together experts, practitioners, survivors, and advocates from around the world to exchange ideas and engage in important discussions. The knowledge and insights gained from this summit will play a critical role in shaping policies and practices aimed at ending domestic economic abuse and promoting gender equality.
We are grateful for their continued support and belief in our mission to end domestic economic abuse and create a more equitable society for all. Their contribution will leave a lasting impact and help us in our quest to make a difference in the lives of those affected by this issue.
Why a Summit on Domestic Economic Abuse?
Domestic violence victims often experience Economic Abuse during an abusive relationship, which includes but is not limited to, perpetrators controlling financial resources and preventing victims from working or attending school. Finances are a major barrier to leaving an abusive relationship, and victims are often faced with a choice between staying in the abusive relationship and poverty or homelessness. This summit brings together multiple stakeholders to raise awareness and find solutions to Economic Abuse, working with financial institutions, governments, social services, housing, and telecommunication sectors to bring about systemic change and end this prevalent but seldom-talked-about issue faced by survivors of domestic violence and marginalized populations.
Theme: “Financial Resilience: Recovering from Domestic Economic Abuse”
The one-day virtual summit brought together practitioners and specialists to critically examine policies and practices related to economic abuse in Canada. With a combination of expert presentations and structured discussion sessions, the summit delved into the challenges and opportunities faced by the country. This gathering provided a platform for in-depth examination and exchange of ideas on this pressing issue.
The objective of this conference was threefold:
- To foster discussion and strengthen connections between experts and policymakers of Canada’s financial institutions, government agencies, social service providers and advocates, and create a virtual think tank for further deep analysis, planning, and forecasting on Canada’s future to advocate for survivors of Economic Abuse.
- To feature local, national, and international change makers and keynote speakers to discuss how together we can drive conversations and change to improve the lives of women who are most at risk of Economic Abuse.
- To sponsor the creation of a series of targeted actions needed to advocate for Domestic violence and economic abuse victims and survivors.
The list of speakers and sessions can be found here.
All sessions of the CCFWE’s Domestic Economic Abuse and Injustice Summit were recorded, transcribed, and are available for viewing on our website and YouTube channel. Additionally, a graphic summary of each session was created to provide a visual representation of key takeaways. These summaries serve as a useful resource for those who attended the summit or those who are interested in learning about the discussions and outcomes of the event. The recorded sessions and graphic summaries offer a comprehensive overview of the important information exchanged during the summit and provide valuable insights into the various aspects of economic abuse and interventions.
We extend our sincere gratitude to all of our supporters for their steadfast commitment to ending domestic economic abuse and promoting gender equality:
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC), Gillian’s Place, Sagesse, Rise Women’s Legal Centre, Saint John’s Women Centre, Harmony House, Miss Canada World, (WomanAct), Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters, Black Executives Network, Credit Counselling Canada
We would like to extend our gratitude for your participation in the 2022 Summit. It was a privilege to have you be a part of these crucial conversations and we hope to see you again in 2023. To stay informed, sign up for our monthly newsletter to receive updates and continue being a part of the movement to end domestic economic abuse.
