The following resources contain safety tips, information, and privacy strategies for survivors on the use of technology. If you are concerned about reaching out to help, here’s a handout on Seeking Help Online: Considerations for Survivors. To talk to someone who can answer your questions and support you, call the following national hotlines:
-
National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or by texting “START” to 88788.
-
National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673, or by texting “HOPE” to 64673.
-
National Human Trafficking Resource Center at 1-888-373-7888, or by texting “BEE FREE” to 233733.
General Technology Safety
Phone & Computer Surveillance
-
Spyware and Stalkerware: Phone Surveillance & Safety for Survivors
-
Spyware and Stalkerware: Computer Surveillance & Safety for Survivors
Cellphones and Computers
Internet of Things & Connected Devices
Online Safety & Privacy
Technology & Sexual Assault
Apps (For smartphones and tablets)
The creation of this toolkit was made possible by US DOJ-OVC Grant #2011-VF-GX-K016. Opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this toolkit are the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of DOJ.
