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TECCnically Speaking

In this podcast we talk about technology-enabled coercive control (TECC). Hosts Natalie Dolci and Kayleigh Mcniel interview experts to explore how technology can be misused to cause abuse, harm, and gender-based violence, along with the ways platforms, survivor's communities, and our legal systems respond. This is a podcast of the Sexual Violence Law Center, which works to support survivors of sexual harassment and assault who are experiencing tech abuse.

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04 LGBTQ TECC & and the Protection Order Process with Cat Holmes

December 17, 2021 • Natalie Dolci, Kayleigh Mcniel, and Dylan Morris • Season 1 • Episode 4

Natalie interviews Cat Holmes, SVLC attorney about the protection order process. Cat also shares their experience working with the LGBTQ populations, and the unique barriers and challenges LGBTQ face with TECC.

Music is “Blonde,” and “Toxic” by Prom Queen.

Produced by Natalie Dolci, Kayleigh Mcniel, and Dylan Morris.

For General Information:

National Domestic Violence Hotline 800.799.SAFE (7233)

National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673

In Washington State:

Sexual Violence Law Center toll-free (844) 991-7852 (SVLC), open weekdays

Cyber Civil Rights Initiative for survivors of Distribution of Intimate Images, CCRI Crisis Helpline 844-878-CCRI (2274)

Global Resources:

Chayn global resources written by survivors, edited by experts - many are available in multiple languages

K&L Gates Cyber Civil Rights Project provides free legal help for survivors of distribution of intimate images

Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service - UK