New Training Helps Abuse Victims Fight Tech-Enabled Stalking
This could protect you or someone you love from digital harassment.
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Key Points
- Training helps abuse advocates understand how abusers misuse phones and social media to stalk and control.
- After training, advocates felt more confident helping survivors with digital safety and evidence collection.
- This matters because digital abuse is common and can affect anyone, but many helpers lack the skills to address it.
Why It Matters
This training could help protect you or someone you know from digital stalking and harassment.