The document discusses addressing dating and domestic violence in the digital age. It notes that 1 in 4 dating teens and 1 in 3 dating college students experience digital abuse from partners. Victims of digital abuse are more likely to experience other forms of abuse as well. The document outlines how technology can be used for prevention and response efforts, including through online training programs and allowing students to live chat with advocates. It also describes a panel discussion on emerging challenges around technology use and how campuses can select and implement technology to improve prevention and response initiatives.

1. October 12, 2017
Addressing Dating & Domestic
Violence in the Digital Age
Rob Buelow
Vice President,
Prevention Education
EVERFI
Alaina Szlachta, PhD
Training Director
National Domestic
Violence Hotline

2. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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3. http://www.loveisrespect.org/pdf/College_Dating_And_Abuse_Final_Study.pdf
1 in 4 dating teens are abused or
harassed online or through texts by
their partners.

4. 1 in 3 dating college students has
given a partner their computer,
email, or social network passwords.
These students are more likely to
experience digital dating abuse.
http://www.loveisrespect.org/pdf/College_Dating_And_Abuse_Final_Study.pdf

5. Only 4% of youth experience digital abuse
and harassment alone.
Social media, texts, and e-mails don’t seem to
invite new abuse, they provide abusive
partners with a new tool.
http://www.loveisrespect.org/pdf/College_Dating_And_Abuse_Final_Study.pdf

6. Victims of
digital abuse
& harassment
are…
2x more likely to be physically abused
2.5x more likely to be psychologically abused
5x more likely to be sexually coerced
http://www.loveisrespect.org/pdf/College_Dating_And_Abuse_Final_Study.pdf

7. Using Technology for Prevention and Response

8. Focus on the Positive
94% of students would
reach out to offer support
to a friend who they
suspect is in an abusive
relationship
92% of students would
express concern when they
saw a person exhibiting
abusive behavior toward
their partner
Fall 2016 Haven Survey 1 data, n=604,991

9. Correcting Misperceptions
Perceived Norm
Actual Norm

10. Skill-Building Scenarios
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11. Identifying &
overcoming barriers
Providing options &
intervention strategies

13. 408
students live-chatted with
a Hotline advocate during
their participation in
EVERFI’s online sexual
violence prevention training
June through August, 2017

14. Panel Discussion

15. Our Panelists
Jess Alder
Program Manager, Start Strong
Boston Public Health Commission
Tyreena Heck
Prevention Coordinator
Texas Council on FamilyViolence
Sarah Colomé
Director, Women’s Resources Center
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

16. When it comes to relationship violence what are some emerging challenges you
see around how technology is being used by students and employees on campus?

17. How are you seeing campuses use technology to improve the
scope and impact of their prevention and response initiatives?

18. What recommendations do you have to campus administrators when it comes
to selecting and implementing technology to address these critical issues?

19. Additional Resources

20. ONLINE SAFETY & PRIVACY
• Being Web Wise
• Images, Consent, and Abuse
• Online Privacy & Safety Tips
• Password Safety
• People Searches & Data Brokers
• Privacy Considerations When Posting Content Online
• Internet Browser Privacy Tips
• Facebook Privacy & Safety: A Guide for Survivors of Abuse
• Video Series: Online Privacy & Safety
• Safety & Privacy on Twitter: A guide for survivors of
harassment and abuse
• Voter Registration & Privacy
• WiFi Safety & Privacy: Tips for Victim Service Agencies &
Survivors
GENERAL TECHNOLOGY SAFETY
• Documentation Tips for Survivors
• Technology Safety Plan
• Technology Safety Quick Tips
• Top 10 Privacy Tips
• Video: How to Take a Screenshot
CELL PHONE
• 12 Tips on Cell Phone Safety & Privacy
• Cell Phone Location, Privacy, and Intimate Partner Violence
• Cell Phone Safety Plan
• iPhone Privacy & Security Guide
• Video: How to Limit Location Access on a Smart Phone
• Video: How to Put a Passcode on Your Smart Phone
APPS (FOR SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS)
• Using a Safety App: Considerations for Survivors of Abuse
https://www.techsafety.org/resources-survivors

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ü Selecting the Reviewers
ü Key Questions to Ask
• Course Content
• Product Development
• Course Efficacy
• Course Compliance
• Data Provision and Access
• Service Track Record
• Ongoing Support
ü Student Survey Template
We encourage campuses to reassess their
program options on a regular basis to ensure that,
as their needs change and new products become
available, they are using the programs that best
meet the needs of students, staff, and faculty.
http://info.everfi.com/Assessing-Online-Prevention-Programs.html

22. Resources Referenced by Panelists
Tweetable statistics example
• Password: Consent
• https://www.breakthecycle.org/passwordconsent
National online coalitions
• Let’s Be Real
• https://www.breakthecycle.org/lets-be-real
THE HALLS
• www.thehallsboston.com
Social norming media campaigns
• Conflict Center
• http://conflictcenter.org/
• Project PAVE
• http://www.projectpave.org/
• National Social Norms Resource Center
• http://socialnorms.org/
• Schools/orgs that have used SN campaigns
• Sacred Heart University: http://tinyurl.com/yb82qm82
• University at Albany: http://tinyurl.com/ydecgs7l
• Morgan CountyYouth Coalition (high school students from
Berkeley Springs High School)
• http://morganpartnership.org/moco-yoco/
• RAINN: https://www.feminist.com/violence/vawnews12.html
Liberating Structures for facilitating conversations
with young people
• http://www.liberatingstructures.com/
Cyber bullying statistics
• https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-
cyber-bullying

23. Start Strong
Boston Public
Health Commission

24. Start Strong
Boston Public
Health Commission

25. Start Strong
Boston Public
Health Commission

26. October 12, 2017
Addressing Dating & Domestic
Violence in the Digital Age
Rob Buelow
Vice President,
Prevention Education
EVERFI
Alaina Szlachta, PhD
Training Director
National Domestic
Violence Hotline