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Call The Advocates 24 hour Hotline: 208-788-6070 or toll free 888-676-0066 |
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Internet Safety
The Advocates understand that technology is ever-changing, and it can be used to jeopardize your safety or as a means to ensure your safety. For more information and help with safety planning, please call The Advocates Hotline listed above or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE(7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224.
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Did you know that you can monitor someone’s computer use without the user knowing? |
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Did you know that a “history” cannot be completely erased from a computer? |
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Did you know that cell phone use can be monitored? |
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Did you know that a global positioning system (GPS) can be placed on your car, in your
purse or in your cell phone? |
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Did you know the some court systems are placing court records online and that they
may contain personal information? |
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Did you know that e-mail is like a postcard and can be intercepted? |
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Did you know that you can find safe computers at www.ctcnet.org? |
These are questions that Advocates can help answer. Technology is a powerful tool for someone leaving a domestic violence situation, and The Advocates can help a caller, whether victim, friend or family member, plan to use all aspects of technology safely. For more information and support, please contact us. |
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