Monthly Member Meeting | The Weaponization of Technology in Domestic Violence and Family Law Cases

Presenter: Steven Bradley (Ret. Law Enforcement) Safety and Technology Specialist, OurFamilyWizard As family law and mental health professionals, we know that offenders use whatever means available to abuse, harass, stalk, and monitor victims and co-parents alike. Today technology has provided offenders with many tools to accomplish these tasks without having to leave the safety of their homes. In this interactive workshop, Steven Bradley will explore the risks and benefits of technology for victims and alike. Attendees will learn safety planning and evidence collection strategies for phone technology, location apps, social media, and more. Non-technical language will be used throughout the presentation and how to safely navigate the world of technology. Upon the completion of the workshop, attendees will be able to: 1. List three types of technology used to monitor, harass and abuse, 2. Describe evidence collection strategies for text messages and social networking posts, 3. Identify eight strategies for safety planning around technology, and 4. List the top three security settings for mobile devices.