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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.

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.

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.

Coalition Against Stalkerware

By Natalie Dolci

The Coalition seeks to combine its partners’ expertise in domestic violence survivor support and perpetrator work, digital rights advocacy, and cybersecurity to address the criminal behavior perpetrated by stalkerware.