EVERFI: Addressing Dating & Domestic Violence in the Digital Age

October 12, 2017

Addressing Dating & Domestic Violence in the Digital Age

Rob Buelow

Vice President,Prevention Education

EVERFI

Alaina Szlachta, PhD

Training DirectorNational Domestic

Violence Hotline

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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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.

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.


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.


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


Using Technology for Prevention and Response

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

Correcting Misperceptions

Perceived Norm

Actual Norm

Skill-Building Scenarios2

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Identifying & overcoming barriers

Providing options & intervention strategies

408students live-chatted with a Hotline advocate during their participation in EVERFI’s online sexual violence prevention training

June through August, 2017

Panel Discussion

Our Panelists

Jess Alder Program Manager, Start Strong

Boston Public Health Commission

Tyreena Heck Prevention Coordinator

Texas Council on Family Violence

Sarah Colomé Director, Women’s Resources Center

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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?

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

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

Additional Resources

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 Abuset

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

Resources Referenced by PanelistsTweetable 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 County Youth 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

Start Strong Boston Public Health Commission



October 12, 2017

Addressing Dating & Domestic Violence in the Digital Age

Rob Buelow

Vice President,Prevention Education

EVERFI

Alaina Szlachta, PhD

Training DirectorNational Domestic

Violence Hotline