What happens when technology is used to cause harm — and how can people protect themselves?

In Part 2 of this conversation, Good Sex at NYU continues its discussion with experts from the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, focusing on laws, accountability, and real-world steps for safety when it comes to technology-facilitated gender-based violence.

This episode explores:

• How existing New York State laws apply to digital abuse, stalking, harassment, and coercion

• Recent updates to laws addressing non-consensual intimate images, including AI-generated deepfakes

• The federal Take It Down Act and what it means for removing harmful content online

• Why law enforcement responses can vary — and how advocacy and specialized cyber units can help

• What to do if you’re experiencing sextortion, cyberstalking, or image-based abuse

• Practical steps students can take to protect their digital footprint, privacy, and location data

• Why accountability, peer intervention, and education matter in preventing harm

• Resources available for NYU students and the broader community

This episode emphasizes that online harm is real harm — and that support, legal tools, and prevention strategies do exist.

⚠️ Activation Warning: This episode discusses sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and trauma. Please take care while listening. NYU students can reach out to the Wellness Exchange at 212-443-9999 or via the Wellness Exchange app.

Resources:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

• National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

• NYC HOPE Hotline (people who have experienced sexual assault, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, trafficking, etc): 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)

  
  

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