Exploring technology safety in the context of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and violence against women.
Managed by the Safety Net Project at the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), this blog explores the intersection between technology, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and violence against women.
Safety Net focuses on the intersection of technology and abuse, and we work to address how that abuse impacts the safety and privacy of survivors. Our team provides expert training and technical assistance, creates and disseminates resources, and influences conversations on technology abuse and safety globally. Safety Net is a project of the National Network to End Domestic Violence.
Today, Apple and Google announced they are partnering to address the misuse of Bluetooth location tracking devices. Unwanted tracking is an increasingly common tactic of abuse and concern for survivors. NNEDV and the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) have been advocating for universal standards to minimize opportunities for abuse and to decrease the burden for detecting possible trackers.
Read MoreSafety Net is excited to announce our new and updated resources (below)! We hope these materials will help survivors and victim service providers who are trying to navigate technology, privacy, and safety. All of the materials are available in both English and Spanish.
Read MoreFebruary is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). Although technology has advantages, it also introduces serious concerns. We should continually – not only in February – raise awareness about the misuse of technology in abusive teen relationships. Dating is a normal part of adolescent development, and teens are increasingly using technology for entertainment, connection, and communication.
Read MoreManaged by the Safety Net Project at the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), this blog explores the intersection of technology and privacy and intimate partner violence, sexual assault and violence against women.
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