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Technology Safety
NNEDV's Safety Net: National Safe & Strategic Technology Project creates resources to help victims and agencies respond effectively to the many ways that technology impacts victims of domestic and dating violence, sexual violence and stalking, including:
High-Tech Stalking
Stalkers are increasingly misusing a variety of telephone, surveillance, and computer technologies to harass, terrify, intimidate, coerce, and monitor former and current intimate partners. Perpetrators are also misusing technology to stalk before, during, and after perpetrating sexual violence. This one page tipsheet introduces why it's important to respond and what agencies and partnerships can do.
- English - High-Tech Stalking
Privacy Considerations When Posting Content Online
The Internet is full of opportunities for us to share things about ourselves, whether it’s a blog entry, updating our Facebook or MySpace status, or posting videos on sites like YouTube or Metacafe. Some people may not mind that the things they share about themselves can be viewed by anyone, but other people may be more concerned. For those who want to be more protective of their online information, here are some questions to consider when posting content online.
Social Networking & Privacy Tips for Domestic & Sexual Violence Programs
There are many benefits to joining a social network: networking with peers, reaching out to potential funders and allies, and raising awareness. However, there are legitimate concerns about safety risks and confidentiality. This one page handout introduces a few important issues.
Online Privacy & Safety Tips
Browsing the web safely and privately is concern for many people. However, you can take steps to prevent sensitive and personal information from making its rounds on the Web. This one page handout has privacy & safety tips about email, passwords, social networks, online accounts, web browsing and more.
- English - Online Privacy & Safety Tips
Technology Safety Planning with Survivors
This handout provides 12 simple but critical tips about phone, computer, email and other technology use to discuss if someone you know is in danger. It's available in 8 languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Somali, Russian and French.
Who's Spying on Your Computer? Spyware, Surveillance, and Safety for Survivors
Do you want to know what is spyware, how it works, how it can end up on your computer? This handout answers those questions and provides safety tips for survivors of abuse, for organizations that assist victims, and for parents.
