Online Violence Against Women & Emerging Legal Protections
A Conversation with Congresswoman Katherine Clark
Monday, April 11, 12pm-1pm
Harvard Law School Campus
Hauser 102
How do we protect women online post gamer-gate? How do we balance first amendment rights against threats and safety concerns presented by online harassment? How do we train law enforcement to recognize legitimate online threats?
The Women’s Law Association and the Berkman Center are pleased to bring Congresswoman Katherine Clark (from the 5th Congressional District of Massachusetts) to campus for a conversation around the growing threat of online harassment, and emerging legal protections. Congresswoman Clark will speak about the Cybercrime Enforcement Training Assistance Act, which she proposed this legislative session, as well as her own experiences with online harassment and “swatting.” The event will begin with an introduction by Clinical Fellow Andy Sellars.
A non-pizza lunch will be served!
This event co-Sponsored by the Berkman Center for Internet and Society, ACS, JOLT, and WAPPP.
Background on this issue:
Press Release from the Congresswoman's office
Boston Globe Coverage of the Congresswoman being "swatted"
WBUR coverage
At SXSW Panel