In this episode we close out our Domestic Violence Awareness Month topics by having a discussion on technology abuse with paralegal/advocate, Heather Anderson. Heather has extensive training and knowledge of how technology can be used to gain power and control over victims in domestic violence relationships. We take time to break down different forms of technology that are commonly used in our lives, and how those devices or platforms can be unsafe. We also share out information and insight on how to be aware of tech abuse, and how to keep ourselves safe while using them.

Time Article "How Domestic Abusers Exploited Technology In The Pandemic" : https://time.com/5922566/technology-domestic-abuse-coronavirus-pandemic/

NY Times Article "Thermostats, Locks, Lights- Digital Tools of Domestic Abuse": https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/23/technology/smart-home-devices-domestic-abuse.html

SafeSteps "What is Technology Abuse": https://www.safesteps.org.au/understanding-family-violence/types-of-abuse/technology-facilitated-abuse/

Technology Safety Plan: https://www.techsafety.org/resources-survivors/technology-safety-plan

"Abuse Using Technology": https://www.womenslaw.org/about-abuse/abuse-using-technology

Live Violence Free Crisis Line: 530-544-4444

Live Violence Free Website (Anonymous Chat): www.liveviolencefree.org

National Domestic Violence Hotline Website: https://www.thehotline.org/

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.SAFE (7233).

International Domestic Violence Resources: https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations

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