What is digital or technology-facilitated abuse, and provide two examples educators should recognize?

• A. TDV that uses technology to control or harass a partner; examples include nonstop texting or online stalking and demanding passwords or monitoring a partner’s online activity.
• B. Physical assault.
• C. Financial exploitation.
• D. Academic cheating.

Answer: (D)

Digital or technology-facilitated abuse is when technology is used to control, monitor, harass, or threaten a dating partner. Educators should recognize examples like nonstop texting or online stalking meant to pressure or monitor the partner, and demanding passwords or monitoring the partner’s online activity to restrict their autonomy.