SETDAB Lecture Series: An Introduction to Economic Abuse delivered by Surviving Economic Abuse
6 August 2026, 10am via Teams
This is an hour online session with 45-50 minutes of content and around 10–15 minutes for questions at the end.
The session covers:
- Increased knowledge of economic abuse (including how it is defined in the Domestic Abuse Act)
- The distinction between economic abuse and financial abuse
- How economic abuse operates within the context of domestic abuse, including post-separation abuse
- Common perpetrator tactics and signs to look out for
- Increased empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by victim-survivors
- An overview of the training, resources and support available from Surviving Economic Abuse, and how increased awareness can help minimise harm and improve long-term economic safety
To sign up to this course, please complete this registration form by the 30 July 2026:
Training Registration Form – Surviving Economic Abuse
About SEA:
Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) is the only UK charity dedicated to raising awareness of economic abuse and transforming responses to it. Our vision is a world in which all women and girls achieve economic equality and can live their lives free of abuse and exploitation. Not only surviving but thriving.
At SEA, we offer training specifically designed to support professionals in recognising economic abuse, advocating effectively for economic safety, and navigating the structural barriers victim-survivors may face. Our training is developed in partnership with our Experts by Experience group, survivors who shape our work, and our training is grounded in both national and international evidence.
About your trainers:
Hannah is a SEA Training Associate with over three years’ experience delivering training on topics including consent, healthy relationships, misogyny and domestic abuse. Her work focuses on helping participants understand power, control and harm within relationships, and supporting professionals to develop the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively.
Katie is a SEA Training Associate with over 20 years’ experience working in domestic abuse, stalking and sexual violence. She has a background in policing, domestic abuse services and advocacy, and is an experienced trainer who delivers engaging, practical learning to professionals across a range of sectors. Katie also undertakes Domestic Homicide Reviews and Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews, including across Essex, giving her valuable insight into multi-agency practice and opportunities to improve responses to victim-survivors.