New Research on Addressing Coerced Debt in Divorce: Findings from an in-depth study of coerced debt

November 8th, 2023

The purpose of this webinar is to share and discuss findings from the first in-depth study of coerced debt to enhance survivor-centered coerced debt advocacy and legal representation. Funded by the National Science Foundation, the study examined coerced debt among women divorcing abusive men. In this webinar, faculty will present and lead a discussion on the types and amounts of debt created, tactics used to incur the debt, the impact of coerced debt on survivors’ lives, and how survivors seek and attain help for coerced debt through family and consumer law. Attendees will also engage in discussion about implications for legal representation, advocacy, and possibilities for legal reform.

  • Additional Resources

    • Monica Khant, CEO and Executive Director, Asian Pacific Institute on Gender Based Violence

    • Patricia Moen, Director of Strategic Implementation, Latino’s United for Peace and Equity (LUPE) at Caminar Latino.

    • Carla Sanchez-Adams, Senior Attorney, National Consumer Law Center

    • Laura Russell,  Director, Legal Aid New York

    • Robin Turner, Senior Attorney, American Bar Association Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence

    • Erika Sussman, Founder and Executive Director, Center for Survivor Agency & Justice

  • Need More Support?

    If you need additional support with your individual or organization’s work to address debt facing survivors, contact us. We can provide additional training, resources, and technical assistance.