Technology-facilitated domestic violence is when abusers use technology to harass, stalk, monitor, intimidate, or control current or former intimate partners. In this episode, I break down what tech abuse actually looks like and walk you through practical safety steps you can take right now. I also explain your legal options here in Arizona. You’ll leave with clarity on how to recognize tech abuse, protect yourself, and understand the legal remedies available to you.

--

Previous Episodes Mentioned

Ep. 7 - Legal Fundamental - Orders of Protection - https://mymm.substack.com/p/ep-7-legal-fundamental-orders-of-c62

Ep. 77 - Navigating DV and AI - https://mymm.substack.com/p/ep-77-navigating-dv-and-ai

--

Statutes Mentioned

A.R.S. § 13-2915 Preventing use of telephone in emergency; false representation of emergency; classification; definitions - https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/02915.htm

A.R.S. § 13-2916 Use of an electronic communication to terrify, intimidate, threaten or harass; unlawful use of electronic communication device; applicability; classification; definitions - https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/02916.htm

A.R.S. § 13-2923 Stalking; classification; exceptions; definitions - https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/02923.htm

A.R.S. § 13-3019 Surreptitious photographing, videotaping, filming or digitally recording or viewing; exemptions; classification; definitions - https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/03019.htm

--

Resources (non-exhaustive list)

National DV Hotline - 1‑800‑799‑SAFE, text “START” to 88788, or thehotline.org

Safety Net - www.techsafety.org

Refuge Tech Safety - refugetechsafety.org

Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence - acesdv.org, 602-279-2980 or 800-782-6400, Arizona Relay Service 7-1-1, [email protected]

--

Newsletter: https://mymm.substack.com/

Website: www.modernlegalsolutions.com

Instagram: @modernlegalsolutions

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mindyourmannersmediation/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/mind-your-manners-mediation

--

Credits

Intro and Outro Music: “Motivational Day” by AudioCoffee, available under the Pixabay License

Recording and Editing Software: Audacity® software is copyright © 1999-2021 Audacity Team. The name Audacity® is a registered trademark.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mymm.substack.com