[Report] Economic abuse among senior immigrant women: Literature and research report
Senior immigrant women occupy intersecting identities of gender, age and immigration. Each of these have been known to impact experiences of gender-based violence and help seeking. Furthermore, these intersections can create specific risk factors related to economic abuse.
This report examines the dynamics and experiences of economic abuse among senior immigrant women. The first part of this report explores the existing literature on economic abuse among senior immigrant women. The second part of this report contains findings from community-based research undertaken with service providers and senior immigrant women with lived experience of economic abuse.
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By
WomenACT
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Published
Oct 18, 2024
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Subject Area
- Safety, Security, Finances, & Personal Planning
- General Health and Wellness
- Intercultural/Interfaith/Interlingual; Immigrants, Refugees, and Other Newcomers
- Information, Referral, & Advocacy
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Audience
- Caregivers, Seniors & Volunteers
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Category
- Other Resources/Services
- Research & Reports