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Recognise and Respond to Technology-Facilitated Abuse
This online digital badge aims to educate participants on how to recognise and respond to technology-facilitated abuse.
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UCC Community - Staff and Students
Non UCC - All other members of the public
What is Technology-Facilitated Abuse?
TFA is any act, that is committed, assisted, aggravated or amplified by the use of ICTs or other digital tools, that results in or is likely to result in physical, sexual, psychological, social, political or economic harm, or other infringements of rights and freedom.
To learn more please read Evidence and Data Collection on TFA
Who is this course for?
The primary use of this training is as a resource for frontline responders and allied professionals such as.
- Gardaí
- Doctors
- Nurses
- Social workers
- Pharmacists
This training module is also a valuable resource for:
- University Staff
- University Students
- and other community members who may be supporting someone at risk of technology-facilitated abuse
What is the purpose of this course?
The aim of this course is to provide participants with an introduction to the dynamics of technology-facilitated abuse and explore the various forms it can take.
Moreover, this training serves as a prompt to help shape the thinking around ways to support individuals impacted by technology-facilitated abuse.
The course will provide a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of technology-facilitated abuse and equipping individuals with practical tools and resources, this course can help community members to support their loved ones and offer them the necessary support to protect themselves from abuse.
What is covered in the course?
- What is Technology-Facilitated Abuse
- Technology and how it can be misused
- Supporting Vulnerable Groups Experiencing TFA
- Safe and Secure Technology
- Stalkerware
- Safe Social Media
- Image Based Abuse
- Safety by Design
- Collecting Evidence
- eSafety Planning