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Title
Digital Coercive Control: Insights From Two Landmark Domestic Violence Studies
Author(s)
Publication Date
2019-05
Early Online Version
Abstract
<p>This paper examines the use of digital technologies by domestic violence perpetrators, which we believe constitutes 'digital coercive control'. We draw on two Australian research projects and emerging research to provide definitional, conceptual and theoretical frames for harmful and invasive behaviours enacted through technology. Additionally, we highlight how such abuse intersects with other forms of violence but has unique and distinct features, including spacelessness. Spatiality is central in our examination, and we consider the spaceless yet geographically situated experiences of and risk faced by victim/survivors in regional, rural and remote locations. In the interests of empowering and protecting women, we also problematize victim-blaming and burdens of 'safety work' frequently imposed on women encountering digital coercive control.</p>
Publication Type
Journal Article
Source of Publication
The British Journal of Criminology, 59(3), p. 530-550
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2020
2018-11-10
Place of Publication
United Kingdom
Fields of Research (FoR) 2020
Peer Reviewed
Yes
HERDC Category Description
ISBN
1464-3529
0007-0955
Peer Reviewed
Yes
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