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“Saving Local News: The Story of the Storm Lake Times” event and participant information on a graphic

[VIRTUAL] Saving Local News: The Story of the Storm Lake Times

Monday, November 15, 2021 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PT
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Shielding Users From Online Abuse: A Free Speech-Conscious Approach to Fighting Harassment

BlogJune 23, 2021

There's no reason why social media platforms can't create a shield that treats online abuse like toxic spam, filtering it out and quarantining it for review. More

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The PEN Pod: Online Abuse and the Threat it Poses to Free Speech with Viktorya Vilk

InterviewApril 2, 2021

“If we’re serious about fighting online abuse, everybody’s going to have to get involved. We need to train people to defend themselves. We also need allies to step in… More

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PEN America Report: Social Media Companies Must Take Concrete Action Now to Blunt Online Abuse

Press ReleaseMarch 31, 2021

A new report by PEN America spells out a series of clear, consequential product fixes that Facebook, Twitter, and other social media companies should implement immediately to protect users… More

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[VIRTUAL] The Common Room: Confronting Threats and Harassment Against Faculty

Friday, November 13, 2020 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET
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[WEBINAR] Online Abuse Self-Defense Training

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm ET
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Banner at the top reads: “Election SOS: Training for journalists covering the U.S. 2020 Elections.” Below it, to the left: Viktorya Vilk’s headshot. To the right: “Online Abuse Self-Defense Training. Viktorya Vilk, Program Director for Digital Safety and Free Expression at PEN America, will provide: -An overview of abusive tactics and their impact. -Tools and tips to protect yourself, including tightening your digital security and establishing supportive communities. -Strategies for how to respond, from documenting abuse to blocking, muting and speaking out. When: Sept 23 at 12 pm ET”

[WEBINAR] Online Abuse Self-Defense Training

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm ET
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Banner at the top reads: “Bolster Your Digital Safety: An Anti-Hacking, Anti-Doxing Workshop. Training for journalists covering the U.S. 2020 Elections.” Below it, at the left: Harlo Holmes's and Viktorya Vilk's headshots. To the right: “Harlo Holmes, Director Digital Security at Freedom of the Press Foundation, and Viktorya Vilk, Program Director for Digital Safety and Free Expression at PEN America, will explain: -Tools and tips on how to protect yourself from hackers, doxers and other abusers. -How to audit your social media accounts, track down your personal information and tighten your privacy. When: Oct 7 at 12:30 pm ET”

[WEBINAR] Bolster Your Digital Safety: An Anti-Hacking, Anti-Doxing Workshop

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 | 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm ET
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Banner at the top reads: “Election SOS: How to Support Staff Facing Online Abuse: Best Practices for Editors and Managers.” Below it, to the left: Donte Stewart’s, Jason Reich’s, Kristin Neubauer’s, and Viktorya Vilk’s headshots in a square grid. To the right: “Join newsroom leaders and digital safety experts to exchange strategies for protecting and supporting staff facing online abuse, which disproportionately impacts women, LGBTQ+ and/or BIPOC journalists. -Donte Stewart, formerly Senior Director of Security at Vox Media -Jason Reich, Vice President of Corporate Security at The New York Times -Kristin Neubauer, Producer and Global Coordinator of Peer Support Network at Reuters -Viktorya Vilk, Program Director for Digital Safety and Free Expression at PEN America. When: Oct 14 at 12 pm ET”

[WEBINAR] Supporting Staff Facing Online Abuse: Best Practices for Editors and Managers

Wednesday, October 14, 2020 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm ET
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[WEBINAR] Bolster Your Digital Safety: An Anti-Hacking, Anti-Doxing Workshop

Thursday, October 15, 2020 | 11:45 am – 1:00 pm ET
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