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Combating Domestic Violence Through Technology Innovation

Learn about domestic violence, its impact, and how technology can be utilized to empower victims, provide resources, and promote awareness. Explore innovative apps like "Air B&B" and "Snapchat" and their potential pros and cons in aiding victims of domestic violence.

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Combating Domestic Violence Through Technology Innovation

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  1. Domestic Violence Morgan MacIver

  2. ISSUE AREA

  3. OVERVIEW • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS A PATTERN OF ABUSIVE BEHAVIOR IN ANY RELATIONSHIP THAT IS USED BY ONE PARTNER TO GAIN OR MAINTAIN POWER AND CONTROL OVER ANOTHER INTIMATE PARTNER. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CAN BE PHYSICAL, SEXUAL, EMOTION, ECONOMIC, OR PSYCHOLOGICAL ACTION OR THREATS OF ACTIONS THAT INFLUENCE ANOTHER PERSON. THIS INCLUDES ANY BEHAVIORS THAT INTIMIDATE, MANIPULATE, HUMILIATE, ISOLATE, FRIGHTEN, TERRORIZE, COERCE, THREATEN, BLAME, HURT, INJURE OR WOUND SOMEONE. (UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE) • 1 IN 4 WOMEN, 1 IN 9 MEN IN THE UNITED STATES ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AT SOME POINT IN THEIR LIVES. (CDC BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEILLANCE SURVEY) http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/domviolence.htm http://www.thehotline.org/get-educated/abuse-in-america/

  4. TECHNOLOGY & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE • TOOL FOR ABUSE • OPENING DATA IS NOT ALWAYS GOOD FOR VICTIMS • CHALLENGE.GOV • APPS AGAINST ABUSE • CAPACITY OF LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS TO INTEGRATE TECHNOLOGY

  5. SYSTEMIC • CHANGE

  6. REFRAME • TECHNOLOGY CAN BE USED FOR GOOD • TECHNOLOGY DOESN’T HAVE TO BE COMPLICATED TO USE Areas for innovation AWARENESS DISSEMINATING INFORMATION TO VICTIMS LINKING VICTIMS TO RESOURCES PROTECTING VICTIMS LEVERAGE EXISTING PLATFORMS

  7. PROPOSAL

  8. “Air B&B” APPLICATION TO DV: UTILIZE EXISTING RESOURCES TO PROVIDE HOUSING TO VICTIMS PEER TO PEER CONNECTION PROS: EFFICIENT CONS: SAFETY OF VICTIMS COULD BE JEOPARDIZED CHANGE REGULATIONS http://sfappeal.com/2012/08/tenant-troubles-can-i-get-away-with-putting-my-apartment-on-airbnb/

  9. “snapchat” • APPLICATION TO DV: • SECURE MESSAGING THAT DOESN’T LEAVE A TRACE • PROS: • DISSEMINATE INFORMATION SAFELY • POTENTIAL FOR VIRAL MESSAGING • CONS: • BUY IN • …HOW SECURE? http://www.snapchat.com

  10. QUESTIONS?

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