Wesnet on tech facilitated abuse

Content warning: this episode discusses domestic and family violence and deals with distressing themes. Please use discretion and sensitivity when listening.

 

Karen Bentley, is the CEO of Wesnet, the national peak body for specialist women's domestic and family violence services. In this week's episode we talk with Karen about coercive control and tech-facilitated abuse.

 

Shownotes

Wesnet: https://wesnet.org.au/ 

Tech safety resources: techsafety.org.au 

DFV practitioner training: https://techsafety.org.au/events-training/training/ 

Safe connections program - including smartphones for survivors and technology and safety support for frontline workers: https://wesnet.org.au/ourwork/telstra/ 

 

And if you are interested in more of what Wesnet does and their work, why not find out about the 5th World Conference which is being held in Sydney 15-18 September 2025.  Bringing together over 1000 delegates passionately working to end gender-based violence under one roof. With everything from prevention to response, and lots about coercive control and technology abuse for those that are interested: www.5WCWS.org.