FreeFrom

FreeFrom is an American not-for-profit organization created to help survivors of domestic violence achieve financial security.^[1] It is based in Los Angeles, California.^[2][1]

The goal of the organization is eradicate domestic abuse initially generating survivor wealth, while at the same time promoting a culture change where the society does not accept abusive relationships nor promotes abusive behavior, and promote fair wages.^[3][4]

History

FreeFrom was founded in 2016 by Sonya Passi, its current C.E.O.^[5] In the organization inter-partner violence is seen as a structural economic issue with economic causes and economic consequences, where In 99 % of domestic violence there is financial abuse,^[6][7] and where the No. 1 reason survivors stay in abusive situations is financial insecurity.^[8]

An online tool created by FreeFrom called the National Survivor Financial Security Policy Map and Scorecard shows how existing laws in each state impact survivors' ability to build financial security.^[9][10]

In 2024 FreeFrom was one of the 10 winners of the Elevate award of $300,000.^[11] Also in 2024 FreeFrom produced and released Survivor Made, a documentary that focus in the work made by survivors, its progress and how this allow their families to live a safe, respectful and thriving life.^[12]

Gifted

Gifted is a FreeFrom social enterprise, paying their employees $28.85 an hour. The organization pays fair wages to their employees, this allows them to not lose money in rehiring and training new staff due the turnover.^[13]

See also

• Violence against women
• Gender-related violence
• Intimate partner violence (IPV)
• Domestic violence in the United States