Program Overview

Recognising and Responding to Technology-Facilitated Abuse

This online digital badge aims to educate participants on how to recognise and respond to technology-facilitated abuse.

Course Overview

The course provides an introduction to the dynamics of technology-facilitated abuse and explores the various forms it can take. It serves as a prompt to help shape the thinking around ways to support individuals impacted by technology-facilitated abuse.

Target Audience

The primary use of this training is as a resource for frontline responders and allied professionals, including:

• Gardaí
• Doctors
• Nurses
• Social workers
• Pharmacists This training module is also a valuable resource for:
• University Staff
• University Students
• Other community members who may be supporting someone at risk of technology-facilitated abuse

Course Content

The course covers the following topics:

• 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

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of technology-facilitated abuse and equip them with practical tools and resources to support individuals impacted by technology-facilitated abuse.

Definition of Technology-Facilitated Abuse

Technology-Facilitated Abuse (TFA) is any act that is committed, assisted, aggravated, or amplified by the use of ICTs or other digital tools, resulting in or likely to result in physical, sexual, psychological, social, political, or economic harm, or other infringements of rights and freedom.