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Tech Support for Survivors of Tech-Facilitated Abuse

By Natalie Dolci

Across the United States there are specialized technology support services for victims/survivors of TFA. These “Tech Clinics” are collaborations between victim service providers and technologists, and often focus on survivors of domestic violence. The clinics below are sensitive to the unique needs of survivors of domestic violence and stalking. As you work with victims of domestic violence, stalking, and TFA, consult the list below. If you are not sure if the survivor you are working with qualifies, contact the resource directly.
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Avoiding Helper Scams in Online Content Removal Services

By Natalie Dolci

Scammers often prey on individuals who have been stalked online or who have had their intimate images distributed without their consent or are otherwise vulnerable. These “helper scams” may promise remedies they cannot deliver, for fees they will not refund. Scams disguised as offers to “help” vulnerable individuals are becoming more sophisticated and harder to recognize. While CCRI and NRCC do not vouch for any particular service, the red flags and tips below are meant to help you evaluate the trustworthiness of services that claim to remove information or images from the internet.

Understanding the Safe Connections Act

By Natalie Dolci

Learn more about the Safe Connections Act and how it allows survivors of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, and human trafficking to separate their phone lines from abusers. Resource includes information about how to separate lines via major cell phone carriers

Home Tech: A Guide to Keeping Safe

By Natalie Dolci

This interactive tool is designed to help survivors spot devices in their homes which could be controlled by an abuser and give them simple advice on how to secure these devices. Advocates should note that disabling these devices may alert an abuser and there should be safety planning around this.

Crime Victim Compensation

By Natalie Dolci

The Program Directory provides links to each state compensation program, where you can find specific information about benefits, requirements, and procedures.

TakeItDown.ftc.gov

By Natalie Dolci

The FTC is a federal agency that protects consumers. You can help keep platforms accountable by reporting them to the FTC. The FTC uses reports to navigate and bring cases against covered platforms that violate the Take it Down Act.

Know Your Rights: The Take It Down Act

By Natalie Dolci

The Take it Down Act (TIDA) makes it a federal crime to publish intimate images without the consent of those pictured, including AI-generated content or deepfakes. This guide summarizes adult survivors’ rights under the law, outlines available legal and platform-based remedies, and highlights where to find comprehensive support and assistance.