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.