Safety and Privacy

Peer Advocates with loveisrespect, National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline understand that technology is constantly changing. Technology can be used to monitor you where you go or track who you talk to online or what websites you visit.

• Did you know that you can monitor someone's computer use without the user knowing?
• Did you know that a "history" cannot be completely erased from a computer?
• Did you know that cell phone use can be monitored?
• Did you know that a global positioning system (GPS) can be placed on your car, in your purse or in your cell phone?
• Did you know that some court systems are placing court records online and that they may contain personal information?
• Did you know that e-mail is like a postcard and can be intercepted?
• Did you know that you can find safe computers at www.ctcnet.org?

These are questions that Peer Advocates can help answer. Technology is a powerful tool for someone leaving an abusive relationship. Peer Advocates can help a caller - whether victim, friend or family member - plan to use all aspects of technology safely.

Contact us by phone at 1-866-331-9474 (1-866-331-8453 TTY) or chat online from 4pm - 2am CST.