'Does technology do more good than harm?' - Public Panel (MAEVe)
The potential of new and emerging technologies in the area of violence against women is increasingly becoming recognised by governments, researchers, and community organisations alike. This public panel discussed technology’s potential as a tool to help women seek safety, challenge and change gender attitudes, as well as its potential for harm.
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Date & Location:
10 February, 5.00pm to 6.30pm | Carrillo Gantner Theatre, Sidney Myer Asia Centre, The University of Melbourne
Panelists:
Clementine Ford, writer, broadcaster and public speaker
Nancy Glass, Professor, Johns Hopkins University
Cathy Humphreys, Professor, The University of Melbourne
Emily Maguire, CEO, Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria
Mark Oliver, General Manager, Tigerspike
Anastasia Powell, Senior Research Fellow, RMIT University
Facilitated by:
Kelsey Hegarty, Professor, The University of Melbourne
Organised by:
The Melbourne research Alliance to End Violence against women and their children (MAEVe) – an interdisciplinary research alliance that draws together research and evaluation capacity from across the University, in partnership with community, industry and government agencies. Their aims are to reduce harm and improve the safety and wellbeing of women, families and communities; increase accountability and improve responses to men; and prevent violence before it starts.
Video by:
The Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV)