It was a privilege to give evidence on #economicabuse at @scotparl.bsky.social. What an honour to represent all of the incredible women who have shared their experiences with me to help raise awareness & demand change.

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Our economic abuse lead, #DrJennGlinski, presented evidence at Scottish Parliament's Social Justice and Social Security Committee last week on financial considerations when leaving an abusive partner and the impact of #economicabuse.

Huge thank you to Foysol Choudhury MBE MSP for helping us at Scottish Women's Aid to raise awareness of #domesticabuse in #Scotland. Foysol reminds everyone that just because #16DaysofAction is over, domestic abuse is a year-round issue that requires urgent action. shorturl.at/FygOy

Domestic abuse is a year round problem - Foysol Choudhury

Domestic abuse is a year-round crisis. While the UN 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign last year raised vital awareness, the fight does not end when the campaign does.

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It's been 30 years since the landmark Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action to achieve gender equality and secure the rights of women & girls. ♀️ Despite some progress over the last 3 decades, we are still decades away from achieving gender equality. ⚖️

“Great news! We have a joint mortgage.” That one text changed everything for Sarah. What followed was years of economic abuse, a gruelling legal battle, and a fight to regain control of her home and finances. Read Sarah's story here 🔽

My boyfriend coerced me into a joint mortgage and ruined my life

That text, confirming that I was no longer in sole control of my finances (or my life), felt like a dagger to my heart.

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Pleased to see this article by MSN on the '3 Signs You're Experiencing Financial Abuse' to raise awareness of #financialabuse. However, the article fails to mention the dangers associated with financial abuse and the fact that it coincides with other forms of abuse. (1/3) tinyurl.com/2p7wzhfd

Support workers & researchers have long highlighted that abusive (ex)partners use the tax system to exploit victim-survivors. No person should be held responsible for their (ex) partner's tax debt. This case is from Australia, but it could just as easily be from the UK. shorturl.at/aXDW4

Abusers 'weaponising' tax system - ABC listen

Economic safety advocates say abusers are weaponising our tax system, as a way to create revenge debt for their ex partners.

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Registration is now open for this year's Gendered Violence and Abuse Conference at Northumbria University. Theme is: 'Changing Public and Professional Perceptions of Gendered Violence & Abuse through Research and Policy Implementation'. shorturl.at/iRmFg #VAWG #GBVResearch #Conference

Gendered Violence and Abuse Conference 2025

Gendered Violence and Abuse Conference 2025

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Life insurance can be used as a tool to control a partner during and after a relationship. Great to see the Personal Finance Society produce a good practice guide for their advisors about economic abuse and life insurance. #economicabuse #lifeinsurance www.ftadviser.com/personal-fin...

PFS publishes economic abuse guide for advisers

A good practice guide for advisers about economic abuse and life insurance has been published by the Personal Finance Society.

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[3/3] Only then can we ensure that all victim-survivors are believed and perpetrators are held accountable. Learn more about the crimes of prolific romance fraudster Christopher Harkins in the latest episode of Disclosure - featuring expert commentary from @jennski27.bsky.social 📺

Disclosure - Matched with a Predator

What do you do when you think you’ve found the perfect guy online, but all isn’t as it seems? This episode exposes the crimes of prolific romance fraudster Christopher Harkins.

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[2/3] The fact that multiple women reported Harkins' manipulative and controlling behaviour, only to feel "dismissed" is deeply concerning. This highlights the need for comprehensive training and awareness within our police forces to identify & respond effectively to all forms of domestic abuse.

[1/3] Christopher Harkins' actions and the subsequent police response highlight a critical need for society, including law enforcement, to recognise and address economic abuse as a serious form of domestic abuse.

Nine women reported Tinder conman Christopher Harkins before his arrest

Women who tried to report Christopher Harkins said they felt

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Huge thank you to #BBCScotland for interviewing me about #financialabuse in the conviction of Christopher Harkins. The documentary will air tonight at 8pm on BBC Scotland & is already available on iPlayer. For radio contribution, listen here starting at 2hr 41min. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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How do you think Scotland and the UK should deal with Trump?

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1 month to go for this call for views on the costs of leaving an abusive partner! Too many people still ask, 'why doesn't she just leave' & finances are a crucial part of that answer. If you have experienced #domesticabuse or support those who have, we need to hear from you. shorturl.at/UQyEg

It's wonderful to see more #research on #economicabuse being done. This thesis explores young women's experiences of #economicabuse, which we desperately need to help us understand how to address & prevent this form of abuse. atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/server/api/c...

Really important inquiry by the #ScottishParliament about the financial considerations when leaving an abusive partner. I know I, and many of the women I interviewed, have been waiting for an opportunity to highlight 'the costs of leaving' & the #economicabuse they've experienced. (1/3)

Brilliant job opportunities at the amazing @opfs.bsky.social Do check them out 👇

One Parent Families Scotland@opfs.org.uk · 2y ago

In search of a new role for 2025? There’s still time to join our dedicated staff team supporting single parents across Scotland! 👇🏽

Fellow PhD people, have any of you written an executive summary of your thesis? Appreciate not everyone/every profession wants to or has time to read 350 pages. Thanks! #PhD #Thesis #SummariseIt #ExecutiveSummary #WritingTips

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This year is the year of 'coerced debt' for me. #CoercedDebt is debt that was taken out in ur name, without ur consent or knowledge, and/or u were forced, coerced/threatened into taking out. It's a common & devastating outcome of #economicabuse which up to 99% of #domesticabuse victims experience.

Hello 2025! First day back to work and desperately trying to remember who I am and what I do for a living. Hope everyone had a relaxing time off and is ready to fight for #womensrights in 2025.

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Dominique Pelicot found guilty of aggravated rape of Gisèle Pelicot. He was also convicted of making + distributing pictures and images of Gisèle Pelicot. Dominique Pelicot has also been found guilty of making and distributing sexual images of his adult daughter Caroline and the wives of his sons.

Pelicot rape trial: Dominique Pelicot found guilty of aggravated rape of Gisèle Pelicot – live updates

Five judges also convict Dominique Pelicot of making and distributing sexual images of his adult daughter and the wives of his sons

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Issues with #childcare keep getting raised by women's organisations across #Scotland. Women are still disproportionately responsible for the care of children & this has significant implications for women's economic equality. If we want #genderequality then a new plan for childcare is essential.

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🤷‍♀️Did you miss the last webinar in our series on #childcare? Our summary blog explores key insights from Canada, France and Estonia's ELC. 🔗 www.swbg.org.uk/news/blog/be... Thanks @oxfamscotland.bsky.social for sponsoring the series 🙌

Abusers often use the festive season to further coerce victim-survivors into debt. If you are being forced to make transactions that push you into debt or if debts are fraudulently built up in your name, this is known as coerced debt. Find support: survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/...

Debt - Surviving Economic Abuse

Forcing or coercing someone into debt is a common form of economic abuse. This information can help you understand coerced debt, your options for dealing with debt and related issues including the imp...

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📢 We are thrilled to be hosting our first survivor led event today! On the penultimate day of #16Days of Activism, today’s event includes inspiring discussions and interactive workshops that celebrate survivor voice and amplify the amazing work of organisations across Scotland.

Brilliant question from a survivor at the @safelives #AuthenticVoicePanel to the audience about embedding their lived experience in organisations, "We can't audit you! Are you actually using the tools we're giving you?!" (1/2)

Thrilled to be at the @safelives #AuthenticVoice conference today. This event, created & organised by the women of the Authentic Panel is all about embedding lived experience in #Scotland. Looking forward to hearing & learning from these incredible women. #Survivors #LivedExperience #16Days

We're at Scottish Parliament this week for #16Days to raise awareness of our work on #ChildContact & #EconomicAbuse. We're speaking to #MSPs about our online #vigil #ForThemAll on Friday & asking for their support in honouring the women & children who've lost their lives due to #DomesticAbuse.

The barbaric #TwoChildLimit and the benefit cap are key drivers of #ChildPoverty in #Scotland. We have long demanded that the cap be scrapped & are pleased to hear that the Scottish Government has finally committed to doing just that. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...

Scottish Budget: Finance Secretary Shona Robison pledges to end two-child benefit cap

Finance Secretary Shona Robison outlines her budget plans for the coming financial year.

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I will be joining the upcoming #ForThemAll online vigil with #ScottishWomensAid in memory of all the women & children who have died because of domestic abuse. See details below for how you can also participate in this night of remembrance and reflection during #16Days.

In my Dr Era 🎓 #PhD #UniversityofGlasgow #EconomicAbuse #ItsOver #Graduation #AtLast

“Gender violence is a collective failure, not just a private matter”. It will take all of us to end #ViolenceAgaintWomenAndGirls. shorturl.at/jnDxm #16Days

‘We need a cultural revolution’: femicide victim’s family seek change in Italy

After Giulia Cecchettin was killed by her ex-boyfriend, her sister shook the national conscience when she challenged a ‘society steeped in rape culture’. She is still speaking out

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