Technology Safety: Best Practices for Serving Survivors of Technological Abuse Webinar
For most of us, information technology is a central part of not only our day-to-day professional affairs, but our personal lives as well. An unfortunate side effect is that perpetrators of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse have turned to technology as yet another vehicle to prey on victims. But technology can also serve as a valuable resource for victims to maintain their contacts and seek help. Advocates who serve victims directly can empower them by providing accurate, user-friendly information about how they can use technology to protect themselves. In addition, technology can make it easier for advocates to secure the identity and privacy of victims with whom they come into contact. NYSCADV has developed this training to reach a broad audience.
Regardless of their technological proficiency, participants in this training will come away with an increased understanding of trauma-informed, survivor-centered services in the digital world. We will cover:
How victims can use technology to stay safe;
How abusers misuse technology to stalk, harass, and threaten victims;
Strategies to safety plan with victims and preserve evidence for potential investigations;
The development and implementation of agency-level policies and practices that foster a confidential, safe space for survivors.
Objectives:
Increase overall understanding of technology safety issues
Identify best practices for agencies to maintain a confidential and safe space for victims
Provide safety planning techniques for advocates working with victims
Provide an overview of tools victims can use to protect themselves
Who benefits from the workshop:
NYSCADV’s materials will benefit service providers directly and will also benefit the victims they serve. Providers will be able to identify areas that need improvement in their own technology practices and protocol and how to address it. Advocates will be prepared to assist victims in confronting and preventing technological abuse.
Who Should Attend:
Registration is limited to staff of NYSCADV Program and Allied Member Organizations Only.
Content warning
This workshop will refer to popular social-media platforms by name and discuss hypothetical examples of technological abuse based on real-world experiences. Discretion is advised for anyone who has suffered a traumatic experience involving technology, or knows such a victim.
