AFCC-MN Spring Half Day

MN Board of CLE - pending

MN Board of Psychology - pending

MN Board of MFT - pending

ADR - pending

MN Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (LACD) - pending

MN Board of Behavior Health and Therapy (LPC/LPCC) - pending

The Intersection of Technology, Domestic violence, and Family Law

Summary/ Description 

As family law, mental health, and legal professionals, we know that offenders use whatever means available to abuse, harass, stalk, and monitor victims. Today technology has provided offenders with tools to accomplish these tasks and so much more. In this interactive workshop, attendees will explore the risks and benefits of technology for victims and professionals alike. Attendees will learn safety planning and evidence collection strategies for phone technology, location apps, social media, and more. Non-technical language will be used to describe the privacy levels of each area and how to safely navigate the world of technology. 

Educational Objectives: 

Upon the completion of the workshop, attendees will be able to 

• List three types of technology used to monitor, harass and abuse 

• Describe evidence collection strategies for text messages and social networking posts 

• Identify eight strategies for safety planning around technology 

Digital Awareness- A Day in the Life of an Offender (2hr Hands-on Workshop) 

Summary/ Description 

With our judiciary involvement, we know that batterers and offenders use whatever means available to abuse, harass, stalk, and monitor victims. Today technology has provided abusers with tools to accomplish these tasks without even having to leave their computer chairs. In this interactive hands on workshop, attendees will play the role of an offender and utilize technology to begin the process of “cyberstalking” themselves. Attendees will learn safety planning techniques and strategies for how to remove their personal information from the internet and remain safe and private online. Non-technical language will be used to describe the privacy levels of each area and how to safely navigate the world of technology. (Bring your own device, this is a hands-on workshop) 

Educational Objectives: 

Upon the completion of the workshop, attendees will be able to 

• List three types of technology used to monitor, harass and abuse, 

• Describe information takedown strategies for their online presence, 

• Identify strategies for safety planning around technology 

Speaker

Steven Bradley, Technology Expert for OurFamilyWizard brings a distinguished career in law enforcement with a specialization in investigating crimes against persons, including sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, and crimes against the elderly. His expertise led to a prestigious recruitment by the FBI, where he graduated with honors from the FBI Academy and served in a critical role investigating cyber-enabled crimes over 24 years—ranging from cyberstalking and network intrusions to financial exploitation and the apprehension of child predators.

Steven later turned his focus toward strengthening collaboration between law enforcement and community-based victim advocacy organizations. Working closely with national and state domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions, he led trainings on offender accountability, trauma-informed investigative practices, and multidisciplinary partnerships to improve outcomes for survivors.

Currently, Steven serves on the professional team at OurFamilyWizard, where he champions healthy, technology-assisted communication between co-parents navigating separation and divorce. He is internationally recognized for his leadership on the intersection of technology and abuse, and is a sought-after expert on topics including stalking, cyberstalking, digital forensics, and law enforcement’s role in addressing intimate partner violence.

A seasoned international trainer with more than 28 years of experience, Steven is known for delivering real-world, practical education to legal professionals, judges, law enforcement, and mental health practitioners around the globe. He is also proud to be an Amazon Best-Selling Author, contributing his expertise to the critically acclaimed book Divorce Amicably, which highlights innovative approaches to supporting families in conflict through technology and legal collaboration.