EXTERNAL Domestic Intimate Partner Abuse & the Impact of Technology

Presented by State of Nebraska Judicial Branch

Program Overview:  This training explores how technology has changed the dynamics of intimate partner violence (IPV). Participants will learn how abusers misuse technology such as social media, location tracking, digital surveillance, and financial control to monitor, manipulate, and isolate victims. The session also discusses how these tactics can make it harder for victims to leave abusive relationships and how service providers can help survivors use technology safely and effectively.

Presenter: Porscha Howard, Senior Training Manager at the Women's Center for Advancement 

Porscha Howard is a Senior Training Manager at the Women’s Center for Advancement, bringing over 12 years of experience supporting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking in the Omaha area. She is an alumna of Bellevue University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science and a master’s degree in Public Administration. Porscha is passionate about empowering survivors and strengthening community education through meaningful training and engagement. She draws daily inspiration from her teenage daughter and her three miniature schnauzers Marley, Lilly, and Rose.