Our mission, team, and the organizations we partner with
IPV Tech is dedicated to eliminating domestic violence, intimate partner violence (IPV), online harassment, and intimate partner abuse (IPA) through the strategic use of information technology, resources, and biotechnology.
Since 2012, we have been at the intersection of technology and human welfare, providing education, resources, and support to those affected by technology-enabled abuse. We believe that digital safety is a fundamental right, and we're committed to making it accessible to everyone.
David has 29 years experience working with men who batter and is a nationally recognized trainer and researcher. He has published numerous books and articles about domestic violence. David is Co-Chair of the Batterer Intervention Working Group of the Massachusetts Commission on Domestic Violence. He has done trainings in over 30 states and 5 nations.
He currently co-leads the fatherhood parenting group and recently authored and directed a Danger Assessment DVD.
Andrew is the Executive Director of The Tor Project, a non-profit organization providing research and free software that protects online privacy and anonymity. He manages business operations, customer support, law enforcement liaison, and advocacy roles while serving on the board of directors.
He has worked on projects with the National Science Foundation, Internews Network, Freedom House, Google, Broadcasting Board of Governors, National Network to End Domestic Violence, US Department of Defense, and US State Department.
Risa is the former Executive Director of Transition House, a non-profit organization providing shelter and services to victims of domestic violence. Under her leadership, Transition House continued its mission as Cambridge's domestic violence agency.
Cambridge's domestic violence agency since 1975, providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and youth prevention education. They created the first emergency shelter on the East Coast for women and children escaping domestic violence.
A Massachusetts Certified Batterer Intervention Program & Training Site. Emerge teaches that domestic violence is a learned behavior, not a disease or sickness. They support grassroots efforts to stop partner violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
Training and empowering girls, women, and communities for a future in technology. E1T1 provides coding and technology training with the goal to empower economic independence through employment in the technology sector.
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16 meetings establishing our organization and partnerships across the region