Name
Building Financial Safety for Survivors: A Credit Union-Nonprofit Model Addressing Domestic and Financial Abuse
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Location Name
11th Floor - Skyline II
Description
Financial abuse is present in 99% of domestic violence cases—affecting 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men —yet most financial institutions are not designed to recognize or safely respond to it. As a result, well-intentioned policies around account access, fraud detection, and verification can unintentionally create barriers for survivors, and expose institutions to risk.
This session explores a four-year partnership between OnPoint Community Credit Union and FinAbility that addresses this gap through trauma-informed design, strategic funding, and role-appropriate collaboration. What began as a branch level relationship evolved into a structured partnership supporting staff learning, survivor-centered financial mentoring, and broader community resilience.
The session emphasizes how centering the most vulnerable members strengthens systems for everyone.