🌈 Today is the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia! #IDAHOBIT

The internet provides both opportunities and risks for 2SLGBTQI youth. Let's ensure safe online spaces by offering youth-informed resources and support.

bit.ly/3Kbq2wA

Are you 18+ and identify as LGBTQ+? 👀🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Dr. Chris Dietzel (Chris Dietzel) is looking for people to share their experiences of being LGBTQ+ in Canada.

Take this short survey and enter to win $50 👇

concordia.yul1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2m…

Are you a parent or a trusted adult? 👪 Addressing technology-facilitated sexual violence among youth requires an ongoing effort to stay informed, engage in open conversations and maintain a supportive environment.

Here are some tips that might pave the way 👇

Technology-facilitated sexual violence is something youth are facing in their everyday lives.

DIY Digital Safety shares how to address this violence while empowering youth: gbvlearningnetwork.ca/webinars/recor…

#SexualAssaultPreventionMonth #SAPM

🎙️Dr. Christopher Dietzel (Chris Dietzel) discussed recommendations for teens and their caregivers to safely navigate the online world amidst the rise of technology-facilitated sexual violence with CBC Radio London.

cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

🎙️Check out the latest episode of Action ontarienne 🚺's podcast 'Elles parlent,' where Dr. Chris Dietzel engages in an insightful discussion about technology-facilitated violence and dating apps. 📲 👀

open.spotify.com/episode/2NAkLs…

Do you want to learn more about things like:

- #Cyberbullying
- Your rights (and things to consider) when sharing intimate photos (nudes)
- Technology-facilitated violence

Check out these amazing resources from DIY Digital Safety ⬇️⬇️⬇️

diydigitalsafety.ca/resources

Are you 18+ and identify as LGBTQ+? 👀🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

A research project led by Dr. Chris Dietzel is looking for people to share their experiences of being LGBTQ+ in Canada. 🇨🇦

Take this short survey and enter to win $50 👇concordia.yul1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2m…

🌟 Professor Suzie Dunn has just published an article on SSRN entitled 'Legal Definitions of Intimate Images in the Age of Sexual Deepfakes and Generative AI.'

It is available for open access! Check it out 👇
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cf…

My most recent article is now available on SSRN.

Legal Definitions of Intimate Images in the Age of Sexual Deepfakes and Generative AI

papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cf…

Teachers warned to be on lookout for victims of sextortion in UK schools (via The Guardian)

theguardian.com/society/2024/a…

Social media hurts girls' mental health and education potential, says UNESCO report (via CBC News)

cbc.ca/news/unesco-ge…

‘It’s dehumanising’: Female gamers facing sexual harassment, rape threats and misogyny online (via The Independent)

independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

🎙️ Kaitlynn Mendes and Suzie Dunn were interviewed in the THANS podcast 'Somebody Must Say These Things' about the pros and cons of evolving technology and social media platforms' effects on gender-based violence survivors.

open.spotify.com/episode/7DYEjY…

Dr. Kaitlynn Mendes shines light on the 'manosphere' of far-right content targeting boys online in a recent feature by BuzzFeed.

Check out these insights for parents navigating the digital landscape.

buzzfeed.com/meganeliscomb/…

In honour of #LesbianVisibilityDay , we highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion in creating safer digital spaces, particularly in addressing technology-facilitated sexual violence among youth. Let's continue embracing intersectional research efforts towards this goal.

⭐️ Last week, Nikita Kalwani presented our initial findings at the Faculty Research Partners Day Faculty of Education on technology-facilitated sexual violence among youth. We are grateful for the opportunity to engage with colleagues and potential allies.

This Thursday we'll be working with DIY Digital Safety to learn more about 'Parenting in a Digital Age'.

Register and learn more at bit.ly/fwbcws30

AI is about to make the online child sex abuse problem much worse (via The Washington Post)
washingtonpost.com/technology/202…

Wonderful and insightful lecture this morning from Nadine Wathen and DIY Digital Safety on Gender-Based Violence & The Sustainable Development Goals: Research & Knowledge Mobilization to Drive Change.