Safety Net National Training of Trainers
Telephones, the Internet, global positioning systems, email — all have the potential to help victims of domestic violence find support or harm them by allowing perpetrators to track them down.
The National Network to End Domestic Violence is trying to make sure technology works in their favor with its Safety Net training program, funded by a grant from Verizon Foundation. The one-week training educates domestic violence victims, their advocates and the general public about how to use technology strategically to find safety. It also trains law enforcement, social services and community response teams to identify technology perpetrators and hold them accountable.
Program goals include:
- forming a larger pool of trainers to teach about technology and its effect on victim safety,
- improving the security of databases that store confidential information about victims,
- broadening the capacity to respond to cases of technology misuse, and
- informing underserved populations — particularly the deaf and hearing-impaired, communities of color and youth — about the impact of technology on victim safety.
A private website will deliver the curriculum and training materials to students. Participants will become part of the Safety Net community and receive peer support though a dedicated list serv.
Download an NNDEV handout on keeping your data private online.
