Social media and texting used in abuse of women

TECHNOLOGY, including social media and phone texting is becoming a major factor in how women are abused, according to a leading organisation working with the victims of domestic abuse.

Women’s Aid claims various forms of modern technology are being used by abusive partners to monitor, stalk and control women, particularly younger females.

Women’s Aid director Margaret Martin said there was a growing trend of young women in dating relationships being affected by violence and abuse with perpetrators often using texting and websites such as Facebook.