Speaking Out on Financial Abuse
Speaking Out on Financial Abuse
Podcast Description
Financial abuse in marriage and romantic partnerships is not a relationship issue. Financial abuse is a domestic violence issue. Hear the stories of anonymous financial abuse survivors from every part of the world, plus many experts and committed advocates weigh in on the topic of financial abuse and how prevention and support for survivors can be increased.
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The podcast focuses on key themes related to financial abuse, including personal recovery stories, educational resources, and emotional support for survivors. Specific episodes explore topics like the importance of financial literacy in healing, the intersection of financial and emotional abuse, and initiatives for empowering women through financial education, illustrated by episodes featuring survivors sharing their journeys and experts providing actionable advice.
Financial abuse in marriage and romantic partnerships is not a relationship issue. Financial abuse is a domestic violence issue. Hear the stories of anonymous financial abuse survivors from every part of the world, plus many experts and committed advocates weigh in on the topic of financial abuse and how prevention and support for survivors can be increased.
Ronel Monet Koekemoer from South Africa, discusses her work with GRIT, a technologically innovative organization using AI to support victims and survivors of domestic and gender-based violence. GRIT’s initiatives include the GRIT moble app, which offers a panic button, support services map, and a vault for storing important documents. They also have a generative chatbot called ZUZI, available in multiple South African languages, to provide support and information on gender-based violence. Ronel emphasizes the importance of self-care, community, and ethical AI development in their work. GRIT is primarily donor funded and aims to scale their chatbot and expand their data set to better serve survivors.
GRIT Home Page: www.grit-gbv.org
GRIT ZUZI APP: www.grit-gbv.org/tech#zuzi
THE GRIT APP: www.grit-gbv.org/tech#app
www.financialabusehelp.net
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