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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.

Cybersecurity Questions to Ask Your IT Provider

By Natalie Dolci

When it comes to discussing cybersecurity with vendors who provide information technology (IT) services, program managers, directors, and other decision-makers may not know where to begin. Here we recommend a number of questions relevant to victim service providers, with explanations of why these questions are relevant.

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.

Tips for Safer Online Dating

By Natalie Dolci

Online dating can come with challenges around privacy and safety, as abusive parties may misrepresent themselves and/or misuse access to and information about a victim to cause harm. The following tips are intended for victim advocates, law enforcement, and other professionals to share with victims when planning for online safety.