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Technology-facilitated Abuse Articles
WomenSV Founder Ruth Patrick Darlene's Technology Abuse Resource Guide
WomenSV founder Ruth Patrick Darlene shares resources to help survivors of technology abuse, a tactic used by tech-savvy abusers to monitor, stalk, control, and harass their partners.
Confronting Domestic Violence Series
This six-part series on domestic violence and technological abuse was originally published on LosAltosOnline.com.
Technology and Personal Safety
Technology-facilitated abuse is on the rise. Protect yourself with these cybersecurity tips.
WomenSV's Ruth Darlene Patrick on Combating Technology Control and Domestic Abuse
In the hands of domestic abusers, tools like tracking apps, spyware, and social media platforms can become instruments of manipulation, harassment and control.
Information about reducing the risk of tech-enabled coercive control
Coercive control resistant design: the key to safer technology. Adapt a mindful approach to design, ensuring your technology is resistant to being used as a tactic of domestic abuse.
Domestic Violence and Technology-Facilitated Abuse
One alarming facet that has emerged is the intersection of technology and domestic violence, giving rise to what is known as "technology-facilitated abuse." This disturbing trend involves the use of digital tools to exert control, manipulate, and harm intimate partners.
Technology-Facilitated Abuse and Domestic Violence: A Dangerous Combination
In an era marked by rapid technological advancement and innovation, the intricate interplay between technology and society has yielded both immense benefits and unforeseen challenges. Among these challenges lies a growing menace that thrives in the shadows of our digital lives: technology-facilitated abuse within domestic relationships.
Technology, Coercive Control and Domestic Abuse: What To Watch Out For
While technology offers numerous benefits to society, it is crucial to remain vigilant about its potential misuse in the context of domestic abuse. Recognizing the signs of technology-enabled coercive control is a critical step towards providing support and intervention for victims.
Domestic Violence and Technology Abuse: A Silent Epidemic in the Digital Age
Domestic violence and technology abuse are deeply intertwined in the digital age. To address this pervasive problem, we must raise awareness, strengthen legal protections, and foster a culture that rejects violence and supports survivors.
What is Technology-Facilitated Abuse?
Technology-facilitated abuse refers to the exploitation of technology to inflict harm, control, or intimidate individuals within the context of intimate partner relationships.
Social Media Abuse: What Can I Do If Someone Is Harassing Me Online?
If you find yourself being harassed on social media, it is essential to take action to protect yourself and maintain your well-being. Here are some steps you can take if you find yourself facing online harassment.
What is Intimate Cyberstalking?
Intimate cyberstalking refers to the act of using digital tools and platforms to stalk, harass, or intimidate someone with whom the perpetrator has or had an intimate relationship.
Bay Area Domestic Violence Nonprofit WomenSV Exposes Technology Abuse and Coercive Control in California
Silicon Valley nonprofit WomenSV (Women of Silicon Valley) is on a mission to tackle the growing issue of technology abuse and coercive control in intimate partner relationships.
Ruth Patrick Darlene of WomenSV Raises Awareness About Technology-Facilitated Abuse and Coercive Control
Ruth Darlene Patrick, founder and Executive Director of WomenSV, is dedicated to educating survivors, providers, and the general public about covert abuse and coercive control, particularly those facilitated through technology.
WomenSV Shares Resources for Survivors of Technology Abuse and Coercive Control
WomenSV, a California-based nonprofit focused on domestic violence prevention, recently published a comprehensive resource guide aimed at assisting survivors of technology abuse and coercive control.