Identifying and addressing economic abuse
With Lauren Parcher, Registered Social Worker
and Nichola Williams, Human Resources & Project Manager | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leader
January 29, 2025
Description
Economic abuse is a form of control that limits a survivor’s financial independence and self-sufficiency, creating significant barriers to safety and recovery.
Nichola Williams and Lauren Parcher from the Canadian Center for Women’s Empowerment (CCFWE) explore the tactics of economic abuse, its intersection with other forms of abuse, and the short- and long-term impacts on survivors.
Viewers will learn about specific challenges faced by newcomer survivors, best practices for supporting survivors, and practical tools such as safety planning and screening for economic abuse.
By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:
About the presenters
Lauren Parcher (they/them) is a Registered Social Worker with CCFWE. As a queer settler and member of the disability community, they are dedicated to fostering emotional safety for survivors of gender-based violence.
Lauren holds a Master of Arts in Social Justice and Community Engagement from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Master of Social Work from Carleton University.
With over eight years of experience in frontline services, survivor advocacy, and community engagement, Lauren has worked in gender-based violence shelters and the child welfare system, supporting individuals and families through complex transitions.
They also have extensive experience in research and project management, focusing on survivor-centred, anti-oppressive, and intersectional approaches to social work. Their recent collaborations include working with the Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women and the Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre on anti-violence initiatives centred on 2SLGBTQ+ communities and survivors of human trafficking.
Nichola Williams (she/her) is an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager and Project Manager at CCFWE, with a background in HR, Project Management, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). With over four years of experience in HR leadership and project execution, Nichola has successfully led initiatives that enhance employee engagement, streamline HR operations, and align talent management with business objectives. She is skilled in policy development, workforce planning, and change management, ensuring that HR processes are both effective and equitable. Her ability to oversee projects from inception to completion enables her to drive meaningful improvements within organizations.
As an HR Professional, Nichola is committed to ensuring workplaces are not just diverse, but truly equitable and inclusive. She actively promotes initiatives that support underrepresented employees, break down barriers, and create cultures of belonging. Through her leadership, she continues to contribute to building workplaces that foster collaboration, innovation, and long-term success.