Digital Technology and Domestic Violence

Because power, intimidation, and control are key dimensions to abuse, both online and offline technologies have become new vehicles for abusers. Consequently, the purpose of this course is to increase health and mental healthcare providers' awareness of how Internet and digital technologies can place victims at risk so that they can better educate their patients. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.


Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:


1. Define domestic violence, dating violence, and the dynamics of abuse.

2. Describe the scope of Internet and digital technologies and electronic communications.

3. Analyze how Internet and digital technologies have been used to perpetrate domestic violence.

4. Discuss the role of digital technology in providing services to victims and survivors of domestic violence.

5. Identify interventions and educational measures targeted to victims of intimate partner violence affected by online abuse.

6. Discuss the role of interprofessional collaboration and practice in addressing domestic violence.


This 3-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.