Research Summary: Lessons from Trauma-Informed Training on Technology-Facilitated Abuse for Gender-Based Violence Advocates

Technology-facilitated abuse (TFA) is identified as a growing global public health crisis intersecting with other forms of gender-based violence (GBV). Survivors of TFA often seek assistance from GBV advocates who currently face knowledge gaps and barriers in effectively addressing this evolving form of abuse. A trauma-informed training program has been developed to enhance advocates' capabilities in identifying and mitigating TFA, serving as a critical capacity-building intervention.

Why it matters

The rise of technology-facilitated abuse (TFA) presents a significant challenge to public health and safety efforts globally, requiring a strategic response. Addressing the knowledge and skill gaps among Gender-Based Violence (GBV) advocates is crucial for ensuring effective support and intervention for survivors of this emerging and evolving form of violence.

Key insights

• Technology-facilitated abuse (TFA) is a global public health crisis affecting millions and is often intertwined with other forms of gender-based violence (GBV).
• TFA encompasses various forms of abuse, including emotional, psychological, and physical, often perpetrated by an intimate partner.
• Gender-Based Violence (GBV) advocates frequently encounter survivors of TFA but experience significant knowledge gaps and barriers in identifying and mitigating this evolving abuse.
• Trauma-informed training has been developed as a key intervention to improve GBV advocates' knowledge and skills related to TFA.

Source

arXiv — Computers and Society — https://arxiv.org/abs/2610.02688