Technology Safety

The Internet is an invaluable resource to aid survivors of domestic violence and their children in finding safety and coping with issues of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual violence, stalking and abuse. However, in the hands of abusers and perpetrators this technology can be dangerous and potentially lethal.

Aided by the SafetyNet Project [1] [1]of the  [1]National Network to End Domestic Violence, WCADV provides advocates and allies with tools to recognize and protect themselves and their clients from abuses of technology, and helps address how ongoing and emerging technology issues impact the safety, privacy and accessibility rights of victims of domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking.

We can provide materials to help law enforcement, social services, coordinated community response teams and others to learn to identify and hold perpetrators accountable for misusing technology to impersonate, harass, stalk, and threaten.

Click to view all Technology Safety Resources [2]

Selected Resources

NNEDV Safety Net’s Technology & Confidentiality Resources Toolkit

This unique and innovative micro website was developed by NNEDV’s Safety Net Team to assist domestic violence, dating abuse, sexual violence, and stalking non-profit victim service organizations and partnerships including victims service agencies with specific and useful resources on confidentiality and privacy.  www.nnedv.org/tools
Safety Tips For Using Computers & Cell Phones

Computers and cell phones are useful to gather information and stay in touch with family and friends. But cell phones and computers can also be used to harass you, follow you, and abuse you. Reading the attached safety tips will help you use your computer and/or cell phone more safely.

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NNEDV Technology Safety Resources

Lots of documents from NNEDV's Safety Net: National Safe and Strategic Technology Project. Topics include survivor safety planning, confidentiality, spyware, teens, identity change, data security, social networking, online safety and assistive technology.  www.nnedv.org/resources/safetynetdocs.html
Technology Safety Planning with Survivors (English & Spanish)

Tips to discuss if someone you know is in danger. This handout provides 12 simple but critical tips about phone, computer, email, instant messaging and other technology use to discuss if someone you know is in danger.

Un Plan de Protección de la Tecnología para las(os) Sobrevivientes: Unos concejos para analizar si usted conoce a una persona que está en peligro.

This document is available from NNEDV in several other languages.

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Stay Safe Online - National Cyber Security Alliance

NCSA's mission is to educate and therefore empower a digital society to use the Internet safely and securely at home, work, and school. Includes information and teaching materials, plus tipsheets for adults, children, students, businesses and employees .

www.staysafeonline.org
A Platform for Good

Google has launched A Platform for Good (PfG) to focus on the positive power of the Internet, using fun and engaging interactive elements to support online safety learning. The goal is provide an interactive space to help parents, teachers and teens connect, share and do good online. Look for good privacy information on the Resources pages.
Online Privacy and Safety Tips

Browsing the web safely and privately is concern for many people. A good general rule is that nothing online is private. Another general rule is that you can’t be completely anonymous online. However, you can take steps to prevent sensitive and personal information from making its round on the Web.

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Tech-Savvy Teens

Choose who gets to see your information. ESCOGE QUIÉN PUEDA VER TU INFORMACIÓN

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Source URL (retrieved on 05/18/2013 - 2:03pm): http://wcadv.org/ourwork/techsafety