Research insights: Crisis
Research Themes
Information
Helping people affected by domestic abuse
Support
Helping people affected by domestic abuse
Awareness
Helping people affected by domestic abuse
Crisis
Helping people affected by domestic abuse
Staying safe
Helping people affected by domestic abuse
Your abuser is watching every move you do, and asking to see your phone/laptop so it is really hard to do any searches or contact people."
Domestic abuse survivor
Tech vs Abuse is a research project exploring how technology can help those with experience of domestic abuse.
In the UK, two women a week are murdered by their partners or ex-partners. 1 in 3 women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime and 40% of teenagers are currently in abusive relationships (AVA 2016). We are exploring whether technology has the potential to address this issue. We want to find out more about:
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How women experiencing abuse use technology to get support?
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How can technology empower women and girls to enhance their safety?
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How can those delivering support services make better use of technology?