A vital lesson for everyone is that just because the relationship has ended, it doesn’t mean the abuse has stopped. Perpetrators may continue to stalk and threaten their ex-partners, and the risk of homicide is at its highest after the relationship ends.

‘Education is absolutely crucial in equipping children and young people with the tools and knowledge to build healthy relationships. It’s the most effective way to protect them both from becoming victims, and also perpetrators – and needs to be at the forefront of government efforts to end domestic abuse.'

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Refuge's tech abuse and empowerment team supports women who have had technology used against them as a weapon of domestic abuse. We empower survivors so they can use technology positively and safely and take back control of their lives.

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Stephen Bear's 'revenge porn' conviction could set the benchmark for further prosecutions, say campaigners.

The former reality TV star was found guilty of sharing private sexual pictures and videos with intent to cause distress on Tuesday.

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A woman has revealed how she caught her unfaithful ex-partner cheating thanks to recordings found on her Amazon speaker - a function she had no idea existed until she started her investigation.

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Amazon's home robot collects an enormous amount of personal data, rolling deeper into your house than the e-commerce giant's Ring cameras or Alexa voice assistants.

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Stalkerware is commercially available software that's used to spy on another person via their device - usually a phone - without their consent.

It can allow the user to view someone else's messages, location, photos, files, and even eavesdrop on conversations in the phone's vicinity.

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