Technology and Domestic violence
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**The Intersection of Technology and Stalking in Domestic Violence**
The rise of technology has provided stalkers with an expedient and disturbing avenue to monitor and torment their victims. Astonishingly, over a quarter of stalking victims report enduring some form of cyberstalking. Common methods include the use of email (reported by 83 percent of cyberstalking victims) and instant messaging (noted by 35 percent). Shockingly, electronic surveillance is employed against 1 in 13 victims.
**Technology's Enabling Role in Perpetuating Control**
Technology can be harnessed by abusers to tighten their grip on their partners. This encompasses:
**Advanced Eavesdropping:**
Certain wireless phones, corded fax machines, and answering devices can be repurposed as surreptitious listening devices. In addition, scanners can intercept conversations on cordless home phones. Survivors are advised to employ traditional wall-mounted phones for confidential conversations at home.
**Email Manipulation:**
Emails are susceptible to interception or redirection to the abuser's inbox. Abusers may scour the "deleted items" or "sent items" folders for information.
**Home Surveillance:**
Intrusive, high-tech cameras can be covertly installed and remotely monitored.
**Monitoring Internet Activities:**
This encompasses tracking email correspondence, monitoring Facebook activity, tracing website visits (through search history and cookies), and utilizing spyware.
**Tracking Locations:**
Abusers can leverage GPS technology on cell phones or vehicles to monitor the victim's movements.
**Preserving Personal Privacy:**
- Refrain from using standard cordless phones for confidential discussions.
- Avoid outdated analog phones, which can be intercepted using a scanner.
- Exercise caution with baby monitors, as they can be easily exploited for covert surveillance.
- Request that both cell phone and landline carriers block outgoing caller ID.
(Note: Some toll-free numbers like 800, 877, and 866 can still identify the caller even if the outgoing caller ID is blocked.)
As technology continues to advance, it's essential to remain vigilant about the potential risks it poses in perpetuating stalking and domestic violence.
