While technology is not inherently violent, people who engage in intimate partner violence often employ technology as a means of obtaining and maintaining coercive control. Various technologies equip offenders with very efficient means to commit the crimes of stalking, intimidation, and harassment, while also enabling them to pinpoint their victims’ physical locations. Although it is challenging to stay one step ahead of the many different ways to abuse technology, it is important for judges and court staff to keep current on the latest issues associated with technology and domestic violence. This article will only scratch the surface of the many different ways that technology can be used to both victimize and protect individuals.
