Deakin Research on Violence Against Women (DRVAW) Hub- Workshop 2, Diarmaid Harkin, 4th December, 12pm

Dear colleagues,

As part of the 16 Days of Action to Eliminate Violence Against Women, the Deakin Research on Violence Against Women (DRVAW) Hub is pleased to announce our second workshop led by Dr Diarmaid Harkin on Friday 4^th December at 12:00-1:00pm.

Title: Securing the ‘Internet of Things’ for Victim-Survivors of Family Violence: Reflections on ‘safety by design’ strategies

Abstract: The ‘internet of things’ (IoT) poses significant threats to victim-survivors of family violence. It is increasingly observed that IoT can be used to abuse, harass, surveill, and intimidate intimate partners, family members, and targets of stalking. This presentation will reflect upon the various potential steps to counter and remedy abusive use of IoT devices. Reporting on some findings from original research on a ‘dip sample’ of consumer IoT devices, the potential of ‘safety by design’ approaches will be explored. To what extent can abusive possibilities be addressed at the design-stage of IoT devices? And what else can be done by government, law enforcement, and practitioners within the family and domestic violence survivor advocacy sector to manage this issue?

Presenters: Dr Diarmaid Harkin (Senior Lecturer, Criminology, SHSS, Deakin University) and Ms Andi Brown (PhD candidate, Criminology, School of Political and Social Inquiry, Monash University).

Register your attendance: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/securing-the-internet-of-things-for-victim-survivors-of-family-violence-tickets-130412604611

DRVAW Network discussion: Following the presentation, Deakin HDR staff and students will be asked to join a discussion of the DRVAW’s Network. If you haven’t joined the DRVAW Network but would like to, please register your interest via the DRVAW website.

The DRVAW Hub is led by a cross-Faculty group of Deakin researchers with expertise in the area of violence against women including gendered violence; intimate partner violence; and family violence. The DRVAW Hub will provide regular opportunities for Deakin researchers and HDR students to collaborate and identify areas of expertise, host events and build capacity for the development of research collaborations with academics from other Faculties / Universities, and community and government stakeholders. To find out more about the DRVAW Hub, please visit our website.

Best wishes,

Drs Danielle Tyson, Mary Iliadis and Lata Satyen (co-convenors, DRVAW Hub).