Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA)
Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) is the UK’s only charity dedicated to raising awareness of economic abuse. The charity, which is an associate member of Women’s Aid, works with frontline organisations that directly support victim survivors. Outside of working to change public understanding, professional responses to economic abuse and legal and public policy change, they work with other organisations to help support victims of economic abuse. This includes:
The Financial Support Line for Victims of Domestic Abuse – jointly developed with and run by Money Advice Plus, the Financial Support Line is a freephone helpline open 9am – 1pm and 2pm to 5pm Monday to Friday. Their advisors offer advice on dealing with debt, including coerced debt, benefits, problems with utility companies and other bills, signpost to applying for small grants if you are experiencing severe financial hardships. Interpretation services are available by request.
The Survivor’s Forum – The forum is a safe and supportive space for victims of economic abuse who are over 18 years old. The forum is an online community providing peer support. All posts are anonymous, and the forum is open to all women including transwomen.
Economic Abuse Guide and Information on economic abuse (Tools to Thrive) - SEA have a wealth of written guides to help you understand and navigate economic abuse.
Financial Support Line Casework Service – You may be eligible for this service if you have debts and have experienced economic abuse or have experienced or are experiencing domestic or economic abuse. Referral is done by professionals or by self-referral through the Financial Support Line.
Availability: National
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