Invisible harms: Tech abuse against women who sell sex or images

Increasingly, we hear about information and communication technologies being used to amplify and create new manifestations of violence against women and girls (VAWG). With new tools being added to perpetrators’ toolkits, how are women in the ‘sex industry’ being affected?

This awareness-raising session will share the findings from the CSE Aware scoping exercise, which explored the forms of tech abuse experienced by women selling or exchanging sexual activity.

You will encounter familiar terms, such as image-based abuse, and learn how its dynamics differ from other digital forms of VAWG. You will also be introduced to forms of tech abuse that are specific to women’s involvement in the sex trade.

The session will also provide an overview of existing gaps in research and responses, highlighting areas where further attention and action are needed.

Who can attend?

This event is open to frontline workers and support service providers. It will be particularly relevant for those working in the fields of violence against women, substance use, sexual health and relationships, housing, mental health, criminal justice, public health, adult support and protection, and social work.

Please note that this event is funded through Delivering Equally Safe and aligns with the Scottish Government’s approach to addressing commercial sexual exploitation as a form of gender-based violence. The event will address women’s experiences from this perspective.

Accessing the event

This webinar will take place on Teams. If we can do anything to make it easier for you to join, please let us know. 

Please note that this session will not be recorded.

Invisible harms: Tech abuse against women who sell sex or images