Providing the Tools for Financial Wellbeing: Resources for Domestic Violence Services

What We Do

Economic abuse and financial coercion are forms of control that limit access to financial resources, education, and employment, often trapping people in cycles of dependence. The Irish Banking Culture Board (IBCB) and member banks have partnered with the Think Tank for Action on Social Change (TASC) and Safe Ireland to create resources and training that support domestic violence professionals to empower survivors to regain financial independence and rebuild their lives. 

Please watch this short video from a bank staff member to hear more about the initiative:

TASC / Safe Ireland Initiative

What the Programme Covers

The programme is based around a Financial Resilience Toolkit, a practical resource to help support staff in their work with survivors. Training covers key topics such as: 

  • Starting conversations about financial wellbeing 

  • Addressing urgent financial needs 

  • Managing daily expenses and budgeting 

  • Planning for long-term financial independence 

  • National supports 

Why we do it

Women who experience financial abuse are impacted in the long term and have an increased risk of: 

  • Poverty  

  • Employment Instability  

  • Debt  

  • Poor Credit Rating  

  • Poor Mental Health  

  • Housing Instability, Homelessness  

  • Being pressured into risky or illegal behaviour to afford basic necessities 

Project partner Safe Ireland estimates that that over 90% of victims of domestic violence in Ireland also experience financial abuse and improving financial awareness is a key enabler for victims to move on in their lives. 

Improving financial resilience across

Irish DSGBV Services

  • 15,000 Service Users

    15,000 Service Users

  • 37 Support Services

    37 Support Services

  • 5 Groups

    5 Groups

  • 68 Participants

    68 Participants