Free Online Training Event
Wednesday 4th March 2026
11am – 12.00pm
ADA are dedicated to sharing new and innovative technology solutions that we encounter which will help to address domestic abuse.
We are hosting the fabulous ‘Ask Joan‘ to talk about their cutting edge work to drive meaningful change.
Join us for a free 1 hour webinar on Wednesday 4th March 2026 between 11am and 12pm. You will hear from Katy, the founder of ‘Ask Joan’ who built this innovative approach from her lived experience of abuse and stalking, and her expertise in software design – how everyday household objects can act as a lifeline to victims and survivors.
Content of Session
From survivor to innovator: Katy Longhurst shares her lived experience of domestic abuse and the safeguarding failures that put her at risk.
Turning trauma into change: How Katy’s experience directly shaped the creation of Ask Joan.
Challenging tech-enabled abuse: Viviplu’s mission to turn the tide on perpetrators who use technology to control and harm.
Supporting survivors directly: How Ask Joan empowers people at risk with accessible, discreet support.
Equipping professionals: Introducing RAY (Risk Analysis for Your Safety) a tool that helps both specialists and non-specialists assess risk, plan safety, and connect people to local support services.