{"id":327,"date":"2026-02-04T11:14:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T16:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/tfgbvsafetytraining\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=327"},"modified":"2026-04-27T19:00:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T23:00:41","slug":"module-3c-protecting-against-tfgbv-and-policy-changes-dr-tyabashe-fatima","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/tfgbvsafetytraining\/chapter\/module-3c-protecting-against-tfgbv-and-policy-changes-dr-tyabashe-fatima\/","title":{"raw":"Chapter 16: Protecting Against TFGBV and Changing Policies","rendered":"Chapter 16: Protecting Against TFGBV and Changing Policies"},"content":{"raw":"<p style=\"text-align: right\"><a id=\"quick-exit-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/google.ca\" title=\"Quick Exit\">EXIT SITE<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h1>Chapter 16: Protecting Against TFGBV and Changing Policies<\/h1>\r\nTechnology\u2011facilitated gender\u2011based violence (TFGBV) affects how clients access care, communicate with services, and feel safe in support environments. Protecting clients requires trained staff, clear digital\u2011conduct policies, and systems that respond quickly when harm is suspected.\r\n\r\nThis chapter outlines <strong>practical steps for building safer digital practices<\/strong> across healthcare, social services, disability support, and community programs.\r\n\r\n<!--StartFragment -->\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--learning-objectives\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Learning Objectives<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Understand how to build digital safety and TFGBV responses into healthcare and frontline services.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Strengthen organisational accountability and respectful digital conduct.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Design prevention\u2011focused policies that protect clients and workers.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h1><strong>Training and Resources for Frontline Workers and Caregivers<\/strong><\/h1>\r\nFrontline workers and caregivers are often the first to notice digital harm. They need training, tools, and clear guidance to respond safely.\r\n\r\n<strong>Workers should learn:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>The basics of technology safety and how TFGBV appears in client care (see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/tfgbvsafetytraining\/chapter\/rights\/\">Chapter 5<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/tfgbvsafetytraining\/chapter\/rights\/\">Chapter 14<\/a>).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Trauma\u2011informed and disability\u2011inclusive communication (see <a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/tfgbvsafetytraining\/chapter\/chapter-9-talking-about-tfgbv-and-providing-support\/\">Chapter 12 to learn about how to talk about TFGBV<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How to help clients preserve digital evidence without increasing risk<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How to support reporting, referrals, and safety planning (see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/tfgbvsafetytraining\/chapter\/module-3b-responding-to-tfgbv-nasha-evie\/\">Chapter 15: Responding to TFGBV With Clients<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How to use plain language and accessible explanations for clients with diverse communication needs.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nTraining should be refreshed regularly so staff stay confident and prepared\r\n<h1><strong>Staying Informed About New Threats<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n<!--StartFragment -->\r\n\r\nTechnology evolves quickly. New features, scams, forms of online violence, and platform changes can create new risks for clients. Staying informed helps organizations anticipate harm rather than reacting after it occurs.\r\n\r\nCare leads and organizational leaders should <strong>prioritize:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Regular reviews of privacy and security settings on eHealth platforms and communication tools.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Staying aware of new scams, phishing attempts, and app policy changes.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Keeping all service devices, apps, and internal care\u2011flow structures updated.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThese practices reduce vulnerabilities, strengthen organizational readiness, and support early recognition of TFGBV.<!--EndFragment -->\r\n<h1><strong>Staff Conduct and Digital Boundaries<\/strong><\/h1>\r\nClear digital\u2011conduct policies protect both clients and workers. They set expectations, reduce risk, and create accountability. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Key policy practices include:<\/strong><\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Obtain consent before taking photos before or using a client\u2019s device.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Never share client images or personal data outside approved processes.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Establish rules for using facility devices during work hours for client response and care (phones, tablets, wearables).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Review caregiver, clinician, and other staff digital logs and app entries for inconsistencies.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Treat TFGBV as a form of violence requiring appropriate referrals.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Make TFGBV and digital\u2011safety training <em>mandatory<\/em> and regularly <em>renewed<\/em>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nStrong boundaries help prevent misuse and build trust.\r\n\r\n<!--EndFragment -->\r\n<h1><strong>Digital Incident Reporting and Response<\/strong><\/h1>\r\nA clear process helps staff respond quickly and safely when TFGBV is suspected. We previously provided an example incident response flowchart and chain of response (see <a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/tfgbvsafetytraining\/chapter\/module-3b-responding-to-tfgbv-nasha-evie\/\">Chapter 15: Responding to TFGBV With Clients<\/a>), which can be adapted and should be regularly reviewed and updated to include essential institution-specific details.\r\n<h1><strong>Prevention Through Policy and Training<\/strong><\/h1>\r\nPrevention is stronger when safety and prevention strategies are built into everyday practice. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Prevention strategies<\/strong><\/span> within frontline service settings include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Regular TFGBV, digital\u2011safety, and online integrity and ethics training.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>[pb_glossary id=\"964\"]Privacy Impact Assessments[\/pb_glossary]<\/strong> before adopting new caregiver apps or digital tools.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Client education through workshops, fact sheets, and diverse formats of accessible materials.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Data minimization, where only data that is necessary is collected.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Develop clear data\u2011<em>retention<\/em> and <em>deletion<\/em> policies.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThese measures can reduce levels of misuse and strengthen organizational safety culture.\r\n\r\nHowever, ultimately, online spaces can only be made as safe as the platforms allow them to be. As such, advocating with your organisation for safety by design, and using your influence and voice to promote causes which hold digital platforms accountable for allowing TFGBV to persist, is a big way that you can support safety for all.\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-takeaways\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<p class=\"textbox__title\" style=\"text-align: center\">Reflect<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>What policy gaps exist in your organization?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What changes could be implemented immediately?<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!--EndFragment -->\r\n<h1><strong>Monitoring, Evaluation, and Sustainability<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n<!--StartFragment -->\r\n\r\nOngoing evaluation helps organisations understand what is working and where improvements are needed. TFGBV prevention requires continuous monitoring and adaptation. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>What to measure:<\/strong><\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>\u00a0Proportion (%) of all GBV cases which were committed, facilitated or amplified through the use of technology.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Proportion (%) of survivors who were referred for external supports.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Proportion (%) of survivors who were satisfied with their referrals and subsequent supports (if consenting to provide the information).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Implementation of training and staff confidence level in identifying, responding to, and educating about TFGBV, before and after training.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Collect anonymous feedback from service users, survivors, staff, partner organisations, and the community.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!--StartFragment -->\r\n\r\nSustainability practices strengthen safety practices in the long-term. They help organisations maintain momentum, adapt to new risks, and ensure that TFGBV prevention and response strategies do not go out-of-date, or fade over time. These practices include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Offering annual or bi\u2011annual TFGBV refresher training for staff, partner organisations, and communities.<\/strong>\r\nRegular refreshers help communities stay confident as technology, platforms, and forms of digital harm evolve. They also reinforce shared language, expectations, and trauma\u2011informed approaches across the organisation.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Quarterly case reviews.<\/strong>\r\nReviewing cases or service uses every few months may help teams to identify patterns, gaps in services and safety, and new or emerging risks. These reviews can highlight where policies\/training are working, where staff need more support, and where new procedures may be required.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Regular updates to referral lists and policies.<\/strong>\r\nKeeping referral lists current, and actively engaging with referral partners on a regular basis helps ensure that clients receive timely, appropriate support. Policies should also be updated to reflect new technologies, legal requirements, and organisational learning.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Adjustments based on new technology trends.<\/strong>\r\nOrganisations should build in a routine for monitoring these changes and adjusting safety plans, training materials, and internal procedures accordingly. The<strong> Safety Net Project<\/strong> website, which is linked <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techsafety.org\/\">here<\/a>, provides regular global technology abuse and safety updates.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nTogether, these sustainability practices help organisations remain responsive, accountable, and prepared. They ensure that TFGBV prevention is not a static policy but an ongoing commitment woven into everyday care.<!--EndFragment -->\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-takeaways\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<p class=\"textbox__title\" style=\"text-align: center\">Reflect<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>What is one thing I can do differently in my role after this training?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What barriers might prevent us from implementing safety planning or documentation?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Who else in the organization needs to be involved in policy change?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How can we include women with disabilities in designing safe digital\u2011space policies?<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2>Resources<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"csl-bib-body\">\r\n<div><span><strong>UN Women and SVRI\u2019s TFGBV Community of Practice<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1X9jNuQ2EZ3IRTBjI2wSH_qe7uhpLLowmdkmuAxTsFCc\/edit?tab=t.0\">TFGBV Policy Dialogues Series.<\/a><\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Includes extensive talks on TFGBV from multidisciplinary and multisector lenses, tackling TFGBV collaboratively.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span>De Fillippo, A., Magwaza, K., &amp; De Silva, A. (2025, July 1).\u00a0<em data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"268\">Staying aligned with global standards &amp; commitments in the TFGBV<\/em>. Sexual Violence Research Initiative [Linked <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.svri.org\/staying-aligned-global-standards-commitments-tfgbv\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff\">here<\/a><\/span>].\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li>De Silva, A., Airoldi, G., &amp; Rafin, R. (2025, August 4).<span>\u00a0<\/span><em data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"274\">Actioning global standards on technology-facilitated gender-based violence: From commitments to implementation<\/em>.<span>\u00a0<\/span><span>Sexual Violence Research Initiative [Linked <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.svri.org\/actioning-global-standards-tfgbv\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff\">here<\/a><\/span>].<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>SVRI's Global Library on TFGBV <\/strong>is linked <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.svri.org\/global-library\/technology-facilitated-gbv\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff\">here<\/a><\/span>.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Includes an expansive list of peer-reviewed and non-reviewed articles and added resources on TFGBV\u00a0 research and policy.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"csl-bib-body\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li class=\"csl-entry\">\u00a0A <i><strong>shared research agenda <\/strong><\/i>from SVRI, UN Women, The Global Partnership, &amp; APC, which is<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"> linked <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.svri.org\/english-full-report-technology-facilitated-gender-based-violence-developing-a-shared-research-agenda\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff\">here.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li>A tip sheet from UNFPA about responding to and reporting TFGBV made for <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">journalists and reporters, linked<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unfpa.org\/resources\/digital-violence-tip-sheet-for-journalists\" style=\"color: #0000ff\">here.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"csl-entry\"><span style=\"font-size: 1em\">A <strong><em>fact sheet<\/em> about responding<\/strong> to TFGBV from LEAF, which is linked <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leaf.ca\/factsheet\/unacceptable-responding-to-technology-facilitated-gender-based-violence\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"csl-entry\">Accessible full-text of the Cybercrimes Act in South Africa, available at <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cybercrimesact.co.za\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff\">cybercrimesact.co.za<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span><strong>The Safety Net Project<\/strong> is provided by the <\/span>National Network to End Domestic Violence<span>. The website is linked <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techsafety.org\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: right\"><a id=\"quick-exit-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/google.ca\" title=\"Quick Exit\">EXIT SITE<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>Chapter 16: Protecting Against TFGBV and Changing Policies<\/h1>\n<p>Technology\u2011facilitated gender\u2011based violence (TFGBV) affects how clients access care, communicate with services, and feel safe in support environments. Protecting clients requires trained staff, clear digital\u2011conduct policies, and systems that respond quickly when harm is suspected.<\/p>\n<p>This chapter outlines <strong>practical steps for building safer digital practices<\/strong> across healthcare, social services, disability support, and community programs.<\/p>\n<p><!--StartFragment --><\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--learning-objectives\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Learning Objectives<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Understand how to build digital safety and TFGBV responses into healthcare and frontline services.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen organisational accountability and respectful digital conduct.<\/li>\n<li>Design prevention\u2011focused policies that protect clients and workers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1><strong>Training and Resources for Frontline Workers and Caregivers<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Frontline workers and caregivers are often the first to notice digital harm. They need training, tools, and clear guidance to respond safely.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Workers should learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The basics of technology safety and how TFGBV appears in client care (see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/tfgbvsafetytraining\/chapter\/rights\/\">Chapter 5<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/tfgbvsafetytraining\/chapter\/rights\/\">Chapter 14<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Trauma\u2011informed and disability\u2011inclusive communication (see <a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/tfgbvsafetytraining\/chapter\/chapter-9-talking-about-tfgbv-and-providing-support\/\">Chapter 12 to learn about how to talk about TFGBV<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>How to help clients preserve digital evidence without increasing risk<\/li>\n<li>How to support reporting, referrals, and safety planning (see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/tfgbvsafetytraining\/chapter\/module-3b-responding-to-tfgbv-nasha-evie\/\">Chapter 15: Responding to TFGBV With Clients<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>How to use plain language and accessible explanations for clients with diverse communication needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Training should be refreshed regularly so staff stay confident and prepared<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Staying Informed About New Threats<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><!--StartFragment --><\/p>\n<p>Technology evolves quickly. New features, scams, forms of online violence, and platform changes can create new risks for clients. Staying informed helps organizations anticipate harm rather than reacting after it occurs.<\/p>\n<p>Care leads and organizational leaders should <strong>prioritize:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Regular reviews of privacy and security settings on eHealth platforms and communication tools.<\/li>\n<li>Staying aware of new scams, phishing attempts, and app policy changes.<\/li>\n<li>Keeping all service devices, apps, and internal care\u2011flow structures updated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These practices reduce vulnerabilities, strengthen organizational readiness, and support early recognition of TFGBV.<!--EndFragment --><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Staff Conduct and Digital Boundaries<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Clear digital\u2011conduct policies protect both clients and workers. They set expectations, reduce risk, and create accountability. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Key policy practices include:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Obtain consent before taking photos before or using a client\u2019s device.<\/li>\n<li>Never share client images or personal data outside approved processes.<\/li>\n<li>Establish rules for using facility devices during work hours for client response and care (phones, tablets, wearables).<\/li>\n<li>Review caregiver, clinician, and other staff digital logs and app entries for inconsistencies.<\/li>\n<li>Treat TFGBV as a form of violence requiring appropriate referrals.<\/li>\n<li>Make TFGBV and digital\u2011safety training <em>mandatory<\/em> and regularly <em>renewed<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Strong boundaries help prevent misuse and build trust.<\/p>\n<p><!--EndFragment --><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Digital Incident Reporting and Response<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>A clear process helps staff respond quickly and safely when TFGBV is suspected. We previously provided an example incident response flowchart and chain of response (see <a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/tfgbvsafetytraining\/chapter\/module-3b-responding-to-tfgbv-nasha-evie\/\">Chapter 15: Responding to TFGBV With Clients<\/a>), which can be adapted and should be regularly reviewed and updated to include essential institution-specific details.<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Prevention Through Policy and Training<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Prevention is stronger when safety and prevention strategies are built into everyday practice. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Prevention strategies<\/strong><\/span> within frontline service settings include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Regular TFGBV, digital\u2011safety, and online integrity and ethics training.<\/li>\n<li><strong><button class=\"glossary-term\" aria-describedby=\"327-964\">Privacy Impact Assessments<\/button><\/strong> before adopting new caregiver apps or digital tools.<\/li>\n<li>Client education through workshops, fact sheets, and diverse formats of accessible materials.<\/li>\n<li>Data minimization, where only data that is necessary is collected.<\/li>\n<li>Develop clear data\u2011<em>retention<\/em> and <em>deletion<\/em> policies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These measures can reduce levels of misuse and strengthen organizational safety culture.<\/p>\n<p>However, ultimately, online spaces can only be made as safe as the platforms allow them to be. As such, advocating with your organisation for safety by design, and using your influence and voice to promote causes which hold digital platforms accountable for allowing TFGBV to persist, is a big way that you can support safety for all.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-takeaways\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\" style=\"text-align: center\">Reflect<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<ol>\n<li>What policy gaps exist in your organization?<\/li>\n<li>What changes could be implemented immediately?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--EndFragment --><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Monitoring, Evaluation, and Sustainability<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><!--StartFragment --><\/p>\n<p>Ongoing evaluation helps organisations understand what is working and where improvements are needed. TFGBV prevention requires continuous monitoring and adaptation. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>What to measure:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Proportion (%) of all GBV cases which were committed, facilitated or amplified through the use of technology.<\/li>\n<li>Proportion (%) of survivors who were referred for external supports.<\/li>\n<li>Proportion (%) of survivors who were satisfied with their referrals and subsequent supports (if consenting to provide the information).<\/li>\n<li>Implementation of training and staff confidence level in identifying, responding to, and educating about TFGBV, before and after training.<\/li>\n<li>Collect anonymous feedback from service users, survivors, staff, partner organisations, and the community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--StartFragment --><\/p>\n<p>Sustainability practices strengthen safety practices in the long-term. They help organisations maintain momentum, adapt to new risks, and ensure that TFGBV prevention and response strategies do not go out-of-date, or fade over time. These practices include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Offering annual or bi\u2011annual TFGBV refresher training for staff, partner organisations, and communities.<\/strong><br \/>\nRegular refreshers help communities stay confident as technology, platforms, and forms of digital harm evolve. They also reinforce shared language, expectations, and trauma\u2011informed approaches across the organisation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quarterly case reviews.<\/strong><br \/>\nReviewing cases or service uses every few months may help teams to identify patterns, gaps in services and safety, and new or emerging risks. These reviews can highlight where policies\/training are working, where staff need more support, and where new procedures may be required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regular updates to referral lists and policies.<\/strong><br \/>\nKeeping referral lists current, and actively engaging with referral partners on a regular basis helps ensure that clients receive timely, appropriate support. Policies should also be updated to reflect new technologies, legal requirements, and organisational learning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adjustments based on new technology trends.<\/strong><br \/>\nOrganisations should build in a routine for monitoring these changes and adjusting safety plans, training materials, and internal procedures accordingly. The<strong> Safety Net Project<\/strong> website, which is linked <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techsafety.org\/\">here<\/a>, provides regular global technology abuse and safety updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Together, these sustainability practices help organisations remain responsive, accountable, and prepared. They ensure that TFGBV prevention is not a static policy but an ongoing commitment woven into everyday care.<!--EndFragment --><\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-takeaways\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\" style=\"text-align: center\">Reflect<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<ol>\n<li>What is one thing I can do differently in my role after this training?<\/li>\n<li>What barriers might prevent us from implementing safety planning or documentation?<\/li>\n<li>Who else in the organization needs to be involved in policy change?<\/li>\n<li>How can we include women with disabilities in designing safe digital\u2011space policies?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Resources<\/h2>\n<div class=\"csl-bib-body\">\n<div><span><strong>UN Women and SVRI\u2019s TFGBV Community of Practice<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1X9jNuQ2EZ3IRTBjI2wSH_qe7uhpLLowmdkmuAxTsFCc\/edit?tab=t.0\">TFGBV Policy Dialogues Series.<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Includes extensive talks on TFGBV from multidisciplinary and multisector lenses, tackling TFGBV collaboratively.\n<ul>\n<li><span>De Fillippo, A., Magwaza, K., &amp; De Silva, A. (2025, July 1).\u00a0<em data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"268\">Staying aligned with global standards &amp; commitments in the TFGBV<\/em>. Sexual Violence Research Initiative [Linked <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.svri.org\/staying-aligned-global-standards-commitments-tfgbv\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff\">here<\/a><\/span>].<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li>De Silva, A., Airoldi, G., &amp; Rafin, R. (2025, August 4).<span>\u00a0<\/span><em data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"274\">Actioning global standards on technology-facilitated gender-based violence: From commitments to implementation<\/em>.<span>\u00a0<\/span><span>Sexual Violence Research Initiative [Linked <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.svri.org\/actioning-global-standards-tfgbv\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff\">here<\/a><\/span>].<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>SVRI&#8217;s Global Library on TFGBV <\/strong>is linked <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.svri.org\/global-library\/technology-facilitated-gbv\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Includes an expansive list of peer-reviewed and non-reviewed articles and added resources on TFGBV\u00a0 research and policy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"csl-bib-body\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"csl-entry\">\u00a0A <i><strong>shared research agenda <\/strong><\/i>from SVRI, UN Women, The Global Partnership, &amp; APC, which is<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"> linked <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.svri.org\/english-full-report-technology-facilitated-gender-based-violence-developing-a-shared-research-agenda\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff\">here.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>A tip sheet from UNFPA about responding to and reporting TFGBV made for <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">journalists and reporters, linked<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unfpa.org\/resources\/digital-violence-tip-sheet-for-journalists\" style=\"color: #0000ff\">here.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"csl-entry\"><span style=\"font-size: 1em\">A <strong><em>fact sheet<\/em> about responding<\/strong> to TFGBV from LEAF, which is linked <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leaf.ca\/factsheet\/unacceptable-responding-to-technology-facilitated-gender-based-violence\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"csl-entry\">Accessible full-text of the Cybercrimes Act in South Africa, available at <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cybercrimesact.co.za\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff\">cybercrimesact.co.za<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><strong>The Safety Net Project<\/strong> is provided by the <\/span>National Network to End Domestic Violence<span>. 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