Tech and gender-based violence: How to prioritize your digital safety with EndTAB founder Adam Dodge

| April 8, 2025

This April, as a part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Health Promotion and Well-Being has invited EndTAB founder Adam Dodge to a series of workshops for students focused on emerging topics around digital safety and privacy and addressing technology-facilitated abuse.

About EndTAB

Gender-based violence has gone digital. Today, we are spending more time online and on our devices than ever before, which has created new safety risks for students, victims of gender-based violence, and others. It has become increasingly important to develop skills that prioritize digital safety. EndTAB’s interactive and engaging courses make it possible to quickly empower attendees to help students navigate the digital gender-based violence landscape and stay safe.

About Adam Dodge

As the founder of EndTAB (End Technology-Enabled Abuse) and The Tech-Savvy Parent, Adam’s work is characterized by his dedication to addressing the existing and future threats posed by technology to youth and victims of gender-based violence. He has written and presented extensively on cyberstalking, technology-enabled abuse, non-consensual pornography, and co-authored the first victim safety guide on the emerging threat of ‘deepfake’ pornography. At EndTAB, Adam spends a great deal of his time delivering innovative technology-enabled abuse trainings and presentations to organizations, nonprofits and governments around the world. A frequent speaker and lecturer at universities and national conferences, Adam has advised the White House Task Force to Address Online Abuse and Harassment, is a special advisor to the Coalition Against Stalkerware and sits on the World Economic Forum‘s Digital Justice Advisory Committee. He has worked with technology companies like Bumble, Headspace and Ring to improve the safety and well-being of victims of gender-based violence. Adam is a licensed attorney in California, and earned his B.A. from UC Santa Barbara and his J.D. by way of McGeorge School of Law and Hastings College of the Law.

There are three EndTAB events this month; you can view the entire Sexual Assault Awareness Month schedule on this page.


When Abuse Goes Digital: Guidance for Healthcare Professionals
Date: Tuesday, 4/15
Time: 12:00pm-1:15pm
Location: SON N213
Registration Link: https://cglink.me/2dh/r1970087
About: This focused session explores the dual importance of digital safety for healthcare professionals – both for personal wellbeing and professional practice. We’ll examine how technology-facilitated abuse intersects with public health and patient care, while providing practical strategies for maintaining digital boundaries in professional settings. This session was created with School of Nursing, School of Medicine, and School of Public Health students in mind. Lunch will be provided.

Key areas include:

  • Understanding tech-enabled abuse as a public health concern
  • How to center the digital safety of a victim alongside their physical safety
  • Recognizing signs of digital abuse in patient care settings
  • Implementing trauma-informed approaches to technology safety
  • Strategies for supporting patients experiencing tech-facilitated abuse

Thriving Online: A Discussion about Online Scams, Privacy, and Safety
Date: Tuesday, 4/15
Time: 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm
Location: Ralph S. O’Connor Rec Center, Multipurpose Room A
Registration Link: https://cglink.me/2dh/r1970089
About: This specialized session addresses the unique digital safety challenges faced by international graduate students in the U.S. Through practical examples and cultural context, we’ll explore common scenarios and provide actionable strategies for staying safe online while studying abroad. This session was created with international students in mind, but is open to all graduate students. Snacks will be provided. All participants will be entered to win a Squishmallow.

Topics include:

  • Identifying common and emerging online scams
  • Navigating dating apps and relationships in a new cultural context
  • Understanding U.S.-specific digital privacy rights and protections
  • Managing long-distance relationships and family connections safely
  • Practical tips for maintaining privacy and safety online and offline

New Challenges Impacting Digital Safety: What Every Student Should Know; An EndTab Workshop with Dinner
Date: Wednesday, 4/16
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Salon A&B, Scott-Bates Commons
Registration Link: https://cglink.me/2dh/r1970090
About: In this engaging session designed for student advocates and the broader campus community, we’ll explore how to recognize and respond to emerging digital safety challenges affecting college students today. From dating apps to AI chatbot companions, we’ll break down how to protect yourself and support your peers when navigating online spaces. This session was created with undergraduate students in mind. Dinner will be provided.

Discussion topics include:

  • Understanding modern digital safety risks, including AI-generated content and facial recognition stalking
  • Practical strategies for responding to common challenges like privacy violations, nonconsensual tracking and unauthorized account access
  • Building a culture of digital consent and respect on campus
  • Resources and tools for staying safe in online spaces