Guidance for practitioners supporting victims of technology-facilitated domestic abuse
Working in partnership with charities, law enforcement, and independent domestic violence advisors, the NCSC offers bespoke guidance to support practitioners working with victims of technology-facilitated domestic abuse, stalking & harassment.
Technology-facilitated domestic abuse relates to the use of technology to facilitate domestic abuse offences, such as incidents of control, coercion, threatening behaviour, violence or abuse. This can range from monitoring emails, social media activity and internet history, to using smart cameras and speakers to covertly monitor victims in their own homes.
Cases of domestic abuse increasingly involve the use of technology. Charities supporting victims have reported a rise in the number of people seeking advice related to technology-facilitated domestic abuse. This trend is unsurprising, given our growing reliance on internet-connected devices—whether at work, at home, or on the go.
Our guidance has been written for frontline practitioners who are supporting victims of technology-facilitated domestic abuse. It provides clear, practical advice that can be used in everyday scenarios to protect victims. It includes a section on preventative measures that victims can take to reduce the likelihood of an abuser being able to monitor their phones, computers, smart devices and online accounts.
Request a copy of the guidance
To ensure that this guidance reaches the appropriate practitioners and that relevant learning opportunities are accessible, we work in close collaboration with colleagues from the City of London Police.
If you are a practitioner supporting victims of domestic abuse and would like access to the NCSC's domestic cyber crime guidance, please send an email from your official work account, and please ensure you include your work signature block at the bottom of the email to: [email protected]
LIVE Practitioner Workshops
LIVE practitioner workshops are now available across the country, offering an opportunity to explore how you, as a practitioner, can better support victims of technology-facilitated domestic abuse. These sessions are delivered nationally by the Police Cyber PROTECT network.
To express your interest in participating, please email: [email protected]
