
By Partnership Staff
Advocates know that even after domestic violence survivors leave violent relationships, there are many obstacles standing between them and long-term stability. Economic insecurity--the challenges survivors face in rebuilding their financial lives--is one of the most difficult to overcome. That's why advocates are increasingly turning to asset building as a strategy to set survivors on the path to economic solvency.
Asset building is the means by which individuals increase both their financial assets--like salary and savings--and tangible assets, such as cars and property. Focusing on building their assets in the...