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Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on responses to technology-facilitated coercive control
Perpetrators of domestic and family violence are increasingly using advancements in communication and surveillance technologies to extend the tactics of their abuse. Concern is growing, particularly about how technologies enable and amplify coercive controlling behaviours of abusive partners. This paper examines the experiences of victim-survivors, and the challenges support services face, responding to these harms...
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Technology-facilitated coercive control
Perpetrators of domestic and family violence are increasingly using advancements in communication and surveillance technologies to extend their abuse tactics. This study examines pathways to safety and justice for victim‑survivors. The analysis identifies gaps, limitations and opportunities for improvement in responses to victim‑survivors of this rapidly developing form of domestic and family violence. It presents...
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Workplace technology-facilitated sexual harassment: perpetration, responses and prevention
Ever evolving technologies in the workplace create new mediums for sexual harassment, and employers and staff need support on how to prevent and respond to the potential harms. This research offers crucial insights to aid Australian employers and policy-makers in understanding and combating workplace technology-facilitated sexual harassment (WTFSH) effectively.
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Respectful Relationships Education in Australia: national stocktake and gap analysis of Respectful Relationships Education material and resources final report
The Australian Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE) helps to create an inclusive and prosperous Australia by maximising opportunity through national leadership on education, skills and employment policy development. In August 2021, DESE commissioned Monash University to undertake a national stocktake and gap analysis of existing Respectful Relationships Education programs and resources. This report...
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Image-based abuse: gender differences in bystander experiences and responses
Image-based abuse (IBA) refers to the non-consensual taking, sharing or threatening to share nude or sexual images. This paper presents findings from a national study examining bystanders’ experiences of, and responses to, witnessing IBA.