NNEDV’s 2nd Annual Economic Justice Summit
The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) hosted our 2nd Annual Economic Justice Summit March 6-8, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
As part of our ongoing work to highlight and address the intersection of domestic violence and economic security, this national, three-day Summit brought together advocates, state domestic violence coalitions, and national experts to discuss and share strategies to improve economic security for domestic violence survivors.
EJ Summit provided a space to share concrete and innovative tools; to identify emerging issues, challenges, and national and local policy solutions; and to explore and strengthen partnerships.
Topics Included:
- Safety planning during natural disasters and national emergencies
- Access to housing and housing resources
- Personal finance policy, resources, and education:
- Tax and debt management
- Access to credit
- Banking and banking systems
- Predatory lending
- Tax policies
- Cybersecurity
- Identity theft
- Financial safety
- Exploitation and abuse of seniors
- Asset protection
- Economic justice from the perspective of states and local programs
- Laws, policies, and advocacy on domestic violence and economic justice
- Workplace protections and issues:
- Seeking employment
- Employer education
- Unemployment protection
- Opportunities and challenges of the gig economy
- U-Visas and T-Visas
- Sexual harassment protections and accountability
Highlights from the Summit: