There are  more than 2 million apps are available in the Apple App store and in the Google Play store. In the past few years, a plethora of safety apps have been developed specifically for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. WESNET, in partnership with Monash University and Western Sydney University, have been funded by ACCAN to review and assess these mobile safety apps, and we will summarise our findings in this webinar so that victims and the front-line workers who support them can confidently choose an app that works best for them. 

Cost:free (this webinar is brought to you as part of a project funded by ACCAN)

Join us for a special industry briefing for the Australian domestic and family violence sector on keeping women safe in a digital world.  Karen Bentley, National Director of WESNET and expert in the intersection of violence against women and technology will host the webinar and provide some insights into the particular issues domestic and family violence survivors might face being online. Mia Garlick, Facebook’s Director of Policy for Australia & New Zealand will talk about some of the tools and features built into Facebook and Instagram that promote privacy and safety. This will provide domestic and family violence practitioners with an up to date look at the security and privacy features of Facebook and Instagram, two of the most commonly used social media platforms in Australia today. 

Help your clients understand how to make their accounts secure and what to do if abuse happens.  

The session will also feature Alisha Elliott, Head of Programs from Facebook, sharing some of the tools and resources on how to build and manage communities online and some local best practice examples.  

There’ll be time for Q&A and discussion at the end of the session.

When:  21 May 2020

1.00PM Aotearoa New Zealand
11:00AM East Australia
10.30AM Central Australia
9:00AM West Australia

Please note this webinar will only be available live and will not be recorded.