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Title
Technology as a Weapon in Domestic Violence: Responding to Digital Coercive Control
Author(s)
Publication Date
2020
Early Online Version
Abstract
<p>Technology-facilitated domestic violence is an emerging issue for social workers and other service providers. The concept of Digital Coercive Control (DCC) is introduced to highlight the particular nature and impacts of technology-facilitated abuse in the context of domestic violence. While practitioners have become more adept at working with women experiencing DCC, there is still little known about its dynamics and whether this violence requires a change in current service responses. This article explores findings from survey research conducted with 546 Australian domestic violence practitioners about the ways perpetrators use technology as part of their abuse tactics. The findings demonstrate that DV practitioners believe perpetrator use of technology is extensive and has significant impacts on the safety of clients. A major dilemma faced by practitioners is how to promote and facilitate client safety from DCC while still enabling safe use of technology so clients can remain connected to family, friends, and community.</p>
Publication Type
Journal Article
Source of Publication
Australian Social Work, 73(3), p. 368-380
Publisher
Routledge
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2020
2019-07-22
Place of Publication
Australia
ISSN
1447-0748
0312-407X
Fields of Research (FoR) 2020
Peer Reviewed
Yes
HERDC Category Description
Peer Reviewed
Yes
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