The Power of the Purse: Why Ending Economic Abuse is Vital to Eliminating Domestic Violence

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The Power of the Purse: Why Ending Economic Abuse is Vital to Eliminating Domestic Violence

Thursday, October 16, 2014

By Jelena Kolic Staff Attorney, Legal Momentum As of late, Kerry Washington and her purple purse are inseparable. Those who think that she is favoring the purse because it goes well with her outfits should think again: far from making a fashion statement, Ms. Washington has been using it to foster public awareness of the fact… Continue Reading The Power of the Purse: Why Ending Economic Abuse is Vital to Eliminating Domestic Violence

#WorkAgainstViolence: Economic Violence

Thursday, October 16, 2014

By Danielle Marse-Kapr Senior Advocacy and Policy Associate, Economic Empowerment, YWCA USA Domestic violence and all violence against women is reliant on a system of inequality that devalues women while artificially elevating men. This imbalance is particularly stark when it comes to economic inequality between men and women. By now, we’ve all heard that women… Continue Reading #WorkAgainstViolence: Economic Violence

#WorkAgainstViolence: Domestic Violence

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

By Qudsia Raja Advocacy & Policy Manager of Health and Safety, YWCA USA By now, you’ve likely seen the video of former NFL player Ray Rice brutally assaulting his then-fiancé Janay Rice and then dragging her unconscious out of an elevator. While everyone has been talking about this particular incident, domestic violence is a systemic problem.… Continue Reading #WorkAgainstViolence: Domestic Violence