Abusive Relationships Internet Safety Tips
Abusive Relationships and The Internet
YOUR ABUSER CAN TRACK YOUR ONLINE ACTIONS
If you are currently being stalked or abused, it is recommend that you use a computer that your abuser does not know about- at a public library, a trusted friend's home, an Internet café or at a http://www.ctcnet.org/ community technology center.
INTERNET SAFETY
Computers record everything you do. It is IMPOSSIBLE to clear your tracks completely. Your computer stores hundreds of bits of information about everything you do with your computer, including information about which websites you've visited, your passwords, and what your emails say. Your abuser can readily track the websites you visit or read your email messages.
If you suspect your activities are being monitored, they probably are. Abusive people are often controlling and want to know your every move. You don’t need to be a computer programmer or have special skills to monitor someone’s computer activities – anyone can do it and there are many ways to monitor your activities - even without having direct access to your computer.
Email is not a safe or confidential way to communicate. Sending email is like sending a postcard through the mail. Anyone along thepath can read what it says. If you need to talk to someone about the dangeror abuse in your life, if possible, please go to http://sfvoadmin.web.aplus.net/ocean/host.php?page=1 ,
or consider contacting the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence at 1-800-799-SAFE, or for the hearing impaired TDD number is 1-800-787-3224, these services are free and confidential.
If you must use email to discuss your situation a good suggestion is for you to use an account that your abuser doesn't know about.
How do you do this? Set up anew account with a free email service like hotmail http://www.hotmail.com/, or http:// www.yahoo.com
If you are currently being stalked or abused, it is recommend that you use a computer that your abuser does not know about- at a public library, a trusted friend's home, an Internet café or at a http://www.ctcnet.org/ community technology center.
INTERNET SAFETY
Computers record everything you do. It is IMPOSSIBLE to clear your tracks completely. Your computer stores hundreds of bits of information about everything you do with your computer, including information about which websites you've visited, your passwords, and what your emails say. Your abuser can readily track the websites you visit or read your email messages.
If you suspect your activities are being monitored, they probably are. Abusive people are often controlling and want to know your every move. You don’t need to be a computer programmer or have special skills to monitor someone’s computer activities – anyone can do it and there are many ways to monitor your activities - even without having direct access to your computer.
Email is not a safe or confidential way to communicate. Sending email is like sending a postcard through the mail. Anyone along thepath can read what it says. If you need to talk to someone about the dangeror abuse in your life, if possible, please go to http://sfvoadmin.web.aplus.net/ocean/host.php?page=1 ,
or consider contacting the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence at 1-800-799-SAFE, or for the hearing impaired TDD number is 1-800-787-3224, these services are free and confidential.
If you must use email to discuss your situation a good suggestion is for you to use an account that your abuser doesn't know about.
How do you do this? Set up anew account with a free email service like hotmail http://www.hotmail.com/, or http:// www.yahoo.com
Susan Murphy Milano is the author of "Moving Out Moving On" when a relationship goes wrong and "Defending Our Lives" getting away from domestic violence & staying safe (double day)
To email direct-Kindlivingpress@aol.com Web- www.movingoutmovingon.com
