eSafety Commissioner Responding to Technology Facilitated Abuse Workshop

The Tamworth Domestic & Family Violence Committee (TDFVC) in partnership with the eSafety Commissioner would like to offer local representatives, employees and associated agencies a rare opportunity to undertake FREE professional development in Recognising and Responding to Online and Tech Facilitated Abuse

This is suitable for

• domestic and family violence service providers and support workers
• legal or justice response services including law enforcement, legal and court staff, mediators and advocacy agencies
• crisis response services including welfare and emergency housing services
• healthcare services including hospital social workers, nurses, allied health services and disability workers
• therapeutic services including counsellors, group therapists and complementary therapists
• youth support services including youth workers, local councils and community engagement services
• settlement services including migrant resource engagement workers and bilingual workers
• educators and students in relevant fields.

What this session covers

1. The role of eSafety and how we help.

2. How technology is used as a tool for abuse, including:

• online harassment and intimidation
• stalking – using surveillance programs, apps and tracking devices
• hacking and impersonation
• sharing online (or threatening to share) intimate images and videos without the consent of the person shown.

3. Strategies to identify and address risks including:

• red flags with devices and platforms
• misuse of online accounts.

4. Online safety resources to support your work.