Online Tools, Offline Harm: What Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocates Need to Know About Tech-Facilitated Violence

OVW approved publicity: The Talk Story series explores critical issues related to advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. Each webinar of the series facilitates peer-to-peer learning amongst advocates on emerging issues affecting services to survivors. OVW Approved Focus: Thursday, October 9th, 2025 2:00-3:30pm Central This Talk Story will focus on what advocates need to know about how technology can be used to cause harm to survivors and how advocacy programs can respond. During this session, we will: - Learn about common forms of technology-facilitated abuse - Explore best practices for digital safety planning with survivors - Offer resources to help advocacy programs enhance their services in cases where technology is used against survivors Join us as we explore the impact of technology and what advocates can do to support survivors.