Free Tech Abuse Training for Healthcare Professionals
Shared on behalf of Refuge Technology-Facilitated Abuse and Economic Empowerment Team
Tuesday 21st October: 10.00-11.15am
Online (via Teams) – free tickets to be booked via Eventbrite. Attendee’s who purchase free tickets would need to register with their NHS email. Once purchased attendee’s will be given the event joining information.
Training is 1 hour long with optional 15 minute Q&A at the end. It is suitable for any professional working in healthcare role.
Training Summary
This 1 hour webinar provides healthcare professionals with an essential introduction to the growing risk of technology-facilitated abuse (TFA). Designed specifically for those working in healthcare, the session will explore how TFA can present in clinical settings, including misuse of everyday technology, assistive technology and the NHS app. Delivered by Refuge’s specialist Technology Facilitated Abuse and Economic Empowerment team, this webinar will highlight the intersecting barriers faced by survivors from global majority backgrounds and survivors with disabilities. These insights will deepen clinicians understanding of how technology facilitated abuse impacts survivors of domestic abuse and their children.