THE INTERSECTION OF TECHNOLOGY, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND FAMILY LAW

THE INTERSECTION OF TECHNOLOGY, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & FAMILY LAW

LIVE  & RECORDED TRAINING

MAY 19TH.  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

 1 CEU

Description: 

As family law, mental health, and legal professionals, we know that batterers and offenders use whatever means available to abuse, harass, stalk, and monitor victims. Modern technology has provided offenders with tools to accomplish these tasks and so much more. In this interactive workshop, attendees will explore the risks and benefits of technology for victims and professionals 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 to describe the privacy levels of each area and how to safely navigate the world of technology.

Training Objectives: 

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

Presenter Bio:   RACHAEL HORWITZ

Rachael Horwitz is the Manager of Professional Relationships for The OurFamilyWizard® website and is currently training in Mediation.  Racheal has been a professional liaison for the OurFamilyWizard® website since 2016. Her role includes educating Judges, lawyers, and other family law professionals, across the US and internationally on the online tools that can be utilized to benefit and monitor the parental communication process in family law cases. She is a current board member of AFCC Minnesota and on several committees. She graduated from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design receiving a BFA in Photography. Her interests include travel and health & wellness related topics.