Group learning

On this page you will find a guide for facilitators to deliver community education sessions to groups using videos developed for the Championing Action for Tech Safety project. This guide is designed to deepen the understanding of technology-facilitated abuse in the context of domestic and family violence within refugee and multicultural communities. There are instructions of how to introduce the videos and guidance to foster discussion. 

With each video there is a section with reflective questions and information about support services.  

The videos explore the topics of image-based abuse, impersonation, tracking, and the use of children’s devices. 

As a facilitator, your role is to:

• Guide discussions to explore and understand these complex and sensitive topics in a safe and respectful manner.
• Ensure a safe and inclusive space for all voices to be heard.
• Provide accurate information and clarify misunderstandings.
• Model empathy and active listening.
• Factor in cultural nuances when discussing these issues with diverse communities.

Due to the sensitive nature of these topics, disclosures may occur. Therefore, as a facilitator, you must:

• Assess for safety risks
• Listen without judgement
• Acknowledge the courage it takes to speak up
• Avoid pressing for details
• Do not make any promises that you cannot fulfill
• Be open about the limitations of your role and explore what support the person is after
• Offer appropriate support and links to services
• Offer to stay back for a conversation

Download the guide for step-by-step instructions on how to use the videos.

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Email: info@ssi.org.au

This project was funded through the eSafety Commissioner’s Preventing Tech-based Abuse of Women Grants Program – an Australian Government initiative.