A Trauma-Informed Approach to Supporting Victims of Financial Scams

Scams and financial fraud can leave lasting emotional and financial scars. In this webinar, experts from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, Give an Hour, and the National Center for Victims of Crime explore how trauma impacts scam victims—and how professionals, caregivers, and loved ones can offer meaningful, compassionate support. This session provides tools and strategies to: Understand the emotional and psychological effects of financial scams. Recognize how to best support victims through recovery. Identify ways helpers can protect their own well-being while supporting others. Presenters: Julie Wells, Director of Strategic Relationships, Give an Hour Robert Mascio, Director, FINRA Investor Education Foundation Kim Camacho, Program Manager, National Center for Victims of Crime Resources Mentioned: Financial Fraud Journey Map – https://giveanhour.org/wp-content/upl... Words Matter: Improving Outcomes for Scam Victims – https://www.finrafoundation.org/sites... Taking Action Guide & Recovery Checklists – https://victimsofcrime.org/financial-... Give an Hour Financial Fraud Resources – https://giveanhour.org/financial-fraud/ Peer Support Groups – https://giveanhour.org/contactus/ The Fraud Fallout Series – https://giveanhour.org/network-resour... FINRA Fraud Fighter Resources – https://finrafoundation.org/fraudfighter VictimConnect 24/7 Helpline – https://victimconnect.org Watch more webinars and learn about upcoming events at: https://victimsofcrime.org #FinancialFraud #VictimSupport #TraumaInformed #ScamAwareness #NCVC #FINRA #GiveAnHour #VictimServices