Digital violence in Kufstein: Women in the focus of control and stalking

Digital violence in Kufstein: Women in the focus of control and stalking

In the Kufstein district, digital violence against women is a growing problem. This became particularly clear during the "16 days against violence", which began on November 25th. With its flag campaign, the women's and girls' advice center Evita set an example to draw attention to these invisible forms of violence.

More and more women report attacks by technologies, including the secret installation of spyware on cell phones and the unauthorized movement of GPS trackers on cars. This new form of violence is often not known and is often not perceived as such. "It is important that women are aware of the danger and recognize signs," said Elisabeth Lehmann, the managing director of Evita. For example, if a battery is emptied unusually quickly, this could be related to installed spyware.

origin of digital violence

A large part of the digital violence is practiced by partners or ex -partners, which makes the situation difficult for those affected. There are often existing contacts, especially when children are involved, which makes the contact difficult. These open communication channels are often used to exercise power and control over the women.

The advice center emphasizes the importance that women can find support in order to deal with these problems. In personal consultations, the access options can be checked and strategies can be developed to protect yourself. However, women often do not know how to ensure security for their data. "Many women don't know their passwords," said Lehmann, which is a great risk.

prevention measures

To help women, plans Evita to create additional contact points where devices can be checked because these processes are often very complex. In particular, women whose partners have set up their cell phones or contracts should know that they have the right to have control over their own data. "The main message is: everyone should have control over their passwords," added Lehmann.

In addition, prevention work is intensified again at schools. Evita organizes workshops that educate the girls about the different forms of violence and show them where they can find support. These workshops are free of charge and usually last two hours.

In addition to the actions as part of the "16 days against violence", Evita also plans to raise awareness of historical women who were important for the history of women's rights. "We want to make women more visible," explained Lehmann and spoke about possible names of streets or bridges according to important female figures.

The topic of digital violence is expected to continue to gain in importance, since more women report on these forms of violence. It remains to be hoped that prevention and enlightenment can take a broader sensitization in order to effectively support women.

If you are looking for more information about the services of Evita and the actions against violence against women, you will find detailed reports here at www.meinbezirk.at .