A content warning – the following contains themes of intimate partner abuse which may be distressing for some.
Almost one in five young adults think it’s acceptable to expect to track a romantic partner – that’s according to new eSafety research. This Domestic Violence Awareness Month offers a reminder that abuse is more than just physical, and can extend to tech based too.
Tech-driven coercive control is on the rise, and through tracking apps or dating platform digital features, researchers highlight the need for stronger privacy protections and greater digital education.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or intimate partner abuse, help is available – please phone 1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732
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Produced By: Jordan Zerella
Featured In Story: Associate Professor Bridget Harris – Director of Gender and Family Violence Prevention Centre’s and head of Criminology at Monash University, and Hannah Petocz – PhD Candidate and researcher at Monash Gender and Family Violence Prevention Centre
First aired on The Wire, Thursday 22 May 2025