‘Stalker apps’ and GPS allow domestic violence abusers to discover hidden refuges.

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Refuges that house victim of domestic violence are increasingly being discovered by perpetrators using “stalker apps” and GPS locators hidden in their victim’s phone, cars and others. Through these apps and GPS locators the prey know exactly the locations of their victims. These victims live in fear as there are nowhere to escape from their abusers. The stalking technology cannot be stopped because something as simple as public transport card can locate the users. Hence, the Australian Prime Minister has declared the misuse of technology in domestic violence an issue and promised a national plan. The workers in domestic violence sectors believed education and awareness is the only solutions. 

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Posted By: Vivien Ngai