Digitizing Intervention:
Analyzing Technology’s Role in Domestic Violence Prevention

Author: Liza Begum

Affiliation: John Jay College of Criminal Justice, United States

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Digital interventions have emerged as a promising strategy for supporting victims and preventing intimate partner violence (IPV). A systematic review of 20 peer-reviewed, open-access studies revealed that technology holds significant potential to modernize IPV prevention by enhancing the speed, efficiency, and coordination of responses, while simultaneously improving victim safety and promoting offender accountability. To optimize the effectiveness of these applications, they must be localized and tailored to specific contexts, ensuring greater accessibility for a diverse range of users. User feedback from a broad spectrum of stakeholders, particularly traditionally underrepresented groups, is essential for designing digital tools that are sensitive and responsive to varying needs. Systematic reviews of global information and communication technologies (ICT) interventions placed great emphasis on user-centered designs, enhanced confidentiality amongst users, and integration with existing services to ensure long-term sustainability and recovery. Ultimately, effective IPV interventions were identified as context-specific, user-friendly, flexible, customizable, and trauma-informed.

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Keywords: digital interventions, domestic violence prevention, technology-enabled services, trauma-informed care​

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ISSN 3069-8200