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Women in gaming open up on Twitter about sexual assault in the industry
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Twitch streamer plans ‘SlutStream’ to combat sexual online harassment
KaceyTron, a longtime gaming streamer with half a million followers on Twitch, is raising awareness about online sexual harassment ...
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Police demand access to sexual assault survivors' phones — or have their case dropped
In April, the UK police introduced consent forms asking sexual assault survivors for permission to access their personal ...
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This new podcast tells the stories of sexual assault survivors overcoming their trauma
Catriona Morton wants to destigmatize sexual violence with her new podcast After: Surviving sexual assault on BBC Sounds. ...
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Google has removed 7 'stalkerware' apps from its Play Store
Google has pulled seven tracking apps from the Play Store after Avast found they allowed people to stalk on their employees, ...
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Domestic abusers are using easily accessible apps to stalk and control their victims
Stalkerware tech, also known as “spouseware,” takes the form of apps or add-ons to a device that allows someone to remotely ...
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Sexual assault survivors are using this sex education app to regain confidence
Ferly — an audio app that redefines the meaning of sex education — aims to help women connect with their bodies, and ...
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Erika Lust: #MeToo left sex workers behind
There's no questioning that sex workers face judgement, as well as blatant discrimination. In media, they’re punished, ...
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Virginia outlaws deepfakes in its efforts to curb revenge porn
To combat "deepfakes," Virginia just became one of the first states in the US to impose criminal penalties on the distribution ...
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How our interactions with voice assistants normalize sexual harassment
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual ...
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How the messaging app 'bthere' became a sexual assault prevention tool
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual ...
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'Consent condom' requires four hands to open package
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual ...
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How to help AI find human trafficking victims
If you could help rescue human trafficking victims by downloading a free app and taking a selfie in the next hotel room you ...
