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Abusive partners are also exploiting the virtual realm to surveil women, to prevent women from accessing support services, to exploit women and to stalk women. Technology is being misused to become another tool for abusive partners to exert control.

95% of aggressive behaviour, harassment and abusive language in online spaces are aimed at women and come directly from current or former partners. Abusers are known to use technology as a way to intimidate, control and isolate women and girls. That’s why we’re raising awareness for these issues during Prevention of Violence Against Women Week, April 11-17, and sharing best practices for online safety.

Technology has also helped BWSS respond to over 32,000 requests for support in 2020 through our Crisis Line, via phone call, email or text message. And women continue to leave their abusive partners, even throughout the pandemic.