Tuesday, April 29th, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. ET
Life$avings: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Financial Empowerment
Free for members / $25 for non-members
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Webinar Overview
This interactive webinar will explore how trauma-informed financial education can empower survivors of domestic violence.
Traditional financial literacy programs often neglect to address the emotional impact of financial abuse one of the most common tactics of control.
That's why we developed Life$avings: Financial Empowerment for Survivors of Domestic Abuse, our holistic program that helps survivors rebuild confidence, understand their relationship with money, and develop practical tools to achieve long-term financial stability.
Participants of this webinar will gain insight into how emotional and financial wellbeing are deeply connected — and how survivor-centered financial education can be a powerful step toward healing, safety, and independence.
Presenter Bio
Sierra Schnitzer, LMHC, is the Senior Director of Survivor Supports and Initiatives at JWI. A licensed mental health counselor with over a decade of experience, she specializes in trauma-informed care and has developed trainings to help advocates better support survivors of domestic violence.
At JWI, Sierra leads several core programs, including Life$avings, a financial literacy initiative for survivors; ReStart, which focuses on emotional healing and job readiness; and the Collaborative of Jewish Domestic Violence Programs, which strengthens support for survivors in the Jewish community.
Her background includes managing a domestic abuse program at Jewish Family Services, providing therapy and case management, as well as supporting neurodiverse children and their families. Sierra's work is grounded in compassion and a deep commitment to empowering survivors.
Questions? Contact Anna Gerstein.