Abuse involving smartwatches and rings rising at alarming' rate, charity warns
Wearable technology is increasingly used by abusers to stalk, surveil, and control survivors, causing a 62% rise in referrals to Refuge's tech-abuse team.
Abusers using AI and digital tech to attack and control women, charity warns
Domestic abusers increasingly use AI, wearable devices, and smart-home technology to stalk, track, and control victims, causing a sharp rise in tech-facilitated abuse referrals.
My ex stole my benefits and controlled my medication. It took me years to escape'
Tech-facilitated abuse enables partners to control disabled people's finances, healthcare, and privacy, worsening vulnerability and delaying essential treatment.
