Abstract

Technology-facilitated domestic abuse is an evolving and widespread issue that has lasting effects on its victims and survivors. With nearly all modern domestic abuse cases involving some form of “tech-abuse”, it is vital to develop new safety mechanisms and countermeasures to reduce harms to victim-survivors. In this talk, Ivy describes their PhD research evaluating a wide range of technology safety mechanisms, including safety mechanisms such as quick exit buttons on websites, domestic-abuse sensitive Police contact systems, and evidence collection tools, in addition to mitigations for misuses of technology such as preventing stalking through Airtags and similar devices.

Bio: Kieron Ivy (Either name, they/she) is a final year PhD student at the University of Cambridge exploring the interactions between technology and domestic abuse. Their research has explored many areas within this interdisciplinary field, influencing academic research, support service and policing responses, and industry design.

Zoom link: https://cam-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/86519015133?pwd=JTvukHClWW2nwTQtREEc8ri8EB5ob5.1