 TITLE: Financial Abuse: How to Identify and Stop It CONTENT: Ending the Abuse Cycle\n----------------------\nBreaking a cycle of abuse often means ending the relationship and working to establish financial independence. This can be a complicated and risky process. Help and safe harbor from supportive friends and family can be key to helping you break free. Objective advice from mental health professionals or legal counsel can also be invaluable.\n*   If you are in immediate danger at any time, call 911.\n*   Trained domestic violence advocates at NNEDV can help you evaluate your situation and devise a safe plan for ending abuse and\/or getting out of the relationship. Get more information by visiting the National Domestic Violence Hotline or calling (800) 799-SAFE.\n*   The Allstate Foundation recognizes the importance of financial literacy in combating abuse. The Moving Ahead Curriculum developed by NNEDV and the Allstate Foundation provides step-by-step information to help you understand, move through and rebuild after financial abuse, including important tips on staying safe. This interactive curriculum is available online.\n*   Womenslaw.org provides legal information related to domestic or sexual violence, regardless of your gender.\n*   Domesticshelters.org connects you with domestic violence shelters in communities throughout the country. END