Technology Safety & Privacy:
A Toolkit for Survivors
To talk to someone immediately, you can reach out to any of the following national hotlines. These all provide 24/7, free, and confidential support and information. If you have questions about communicating safely with a helpline, take a look at our handout on Seeking Help Online: Considerations for Survivors.
National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or by online chat.
National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673, or by online chat.
National Human Trafficking Resource Center at 1-888-373-7888, or by textline.
The Deaf Hotline at 855-812-1001 or by email, hotline@adwas.org
There are many national hotlines that can provide help. Our list of National Victim Service Hotlines, is a great place to start, this not a complete list of all of the resources available, but can help serve as a guide for you.
The following resources contains safety tips, information, and privacy strategies for survivors on the use of technology.
Basic Technology Safety
Tech Talk: Tech Misuse 101: Principles, Dynamics, and Safety Planning
Tech Talk: Prioritizing Safety: Checking Devices for Rooting and Jailbreaking
Tech Talk: The Intersection of Trafficking, Domestic Violence, and Technology
Securing Accounts & Devices
Technology & Sexual Assault
Teens & Technology
Stalkerware & Location Tracking
Phones
Online Privacy & Safety
Browser Privacy Settings * Updated
