AI and the Future of Survivor Advocacy

Chad Sniffen

Hosted by the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence’s Teal Talk Podcast.

Can AI ever be trauma-informed? Never in a million years did we think we’d ask that question. Artificial intelligence is already shaping the lives of survivors and the work of advocates. In this episode of Teal Talk, Laurie sits down with Chad Sniffen, Director of Digital Experience and Safety at me too. International, to explore the impact of AI on the anti-violence movement.

This conversation is both practical and philosophical, offering advocates guidance on drafting policies, protecting survivor data, and navigating a rapidly evolving digital landscape. AI isn’t going away. The question is: how do we engage with it responsibly?

What’s Mine Is Yours: Understanding Digital Sharing and Technology Abuse

Chad Sniffen

Originally posted at the National Network to End Domestic Violence’s Safety Net Project

In this Tech Talk, we explore how digital sharing can lead to potential tech misuse and the impact of trends like location sharing on survivors. Advocates will receive valuable tips and guidance on helping survivors enhance their privacy and safely disconnect from shared accounts. By understanding these dynamics, advocates can better support survivors in navigating the complexities of digital access while prioritizing their safety and autonomy. Thank you to David Ruiz, Senior Privacy Advocate for Malwarebytes for sharing his work and expertise with the Safety Net team.

Sexual Citizens: A Landmark Study of Sex, Power, and Assault on Campus – Part 2

Chad Sniffen

Originally posted at the Resources on the Go Podcast

In the second part of a two-part episode, I continue my conversation with Dr. Jennifer S. Hirsch and Dr. Shamus Khan, authors of the book Sexual Citizens: A Landmark Study on Sex, Power, and Assault on Campus. On this episode, we discuss how the book has been received, as well as the implications of the book and the Sexual Health Initiative to Foster Transformation (SHIFT) study for sexual violence prevention work.

Sexual Citizens: A Landmark Study of Sex, Power, and Assault on Campus – Part 1

Chad Sniffen

Originally posted at the Resource on the Go Podcast

In the first part of a two-part episode, I speak with Dr. Jennifer S. Hirsch and Dr. Shamus Khan, authors of the book Sexual Citizens: A Landmark Study on Sex, Power, and Assault on Campus. Sexual Citizens was named one of National Public Radio’s Best Books of 2020. In this episode, we discuss the principles of the book and its key concepts: sexual projects, sexual citizenship, and sexual geographies.

How Alcohol and Sexual Violence Meet on Campus During a Pandemic – Part 1

Chad Sniffen

Originally posted at the Resource on the Go Podcast

A podcast interview I conducted with Dr. Elizabeth Anderson, a research scientist at the International Center for Research on Women with the Global Health, Youth, and Development team; Dr. Elise Lopez, the Director of the University of Arizona consortium on gender-based violence; and Dr. Mary Koss,a Regent’s Professor at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health at the University of Arizona. Dr. Koss conducted the first national study of sexual assault among college students in the United States, which was the basis of the book I Never Called It Rape that was re-released in 2019. Dr. Koss gives an overview of sexual violence and alcohol consumption, and she and Dr. Anderson talk about some of the ways prevention efforts can impact young men.

New World of Work: A report about how the past year has changed the way we work

Chad Sniffen

Originally posted at The Purple Campaign

In partnership with the Urban Institute, National Sexual Violence Resource Center, and RALIANCE, the Purple Campaign released a report highlighting how employers have adapted to the new world of work following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This report shares key statistics, emerging trends, policies, and practices that have been implemented by industry leaders to address harassment in the workplace.

Read the Report