Technology abuse is increasingly becoming a pattern within dating abuse, which affects a large number of teens and young adults. For any parent, guardian, or professional working with a teen or young adult, it’s important to understand how technology can impact their privacy and safety, as well as how it can be empowering and helpful. It is also incredibly important to understand technology access and use to better support young people living in the margins who may struggle to access the technology needed to thrive in our digital world or experience specific, targeted form of harassment and abuse.