Technology and Safety

CyberAngels: Cyberstalking and Online Harassment – the world's oldest and largest Internet safety organization, Allentown, PA.

Electronic Privacy Information Center – a public interest research center, established in 1994 to focus public attention on emerging civil liberties issues and to protect privacy, the First Amendment, and constitutional values, Washington, DC.

Internet Security, WomensLaw.org – please note that computer use can be monitored by an abuser and there are ways for an abuser to access your email and find out what sites you have visited on the Internet. It is impossible to completely clear all data related to your computer activtiy. If you are in danger, use a computer that the abuser cannot access (such as a public terminal at a library, community center or domestic violence organization), Brooklyn, NY.

LMK – being online, texting, and IMing are a part of the lives of young giirls. They probably understand how the internet works better than their parents. LMK was created by the Girls Scouts of the U.S.A. in partnership with Windows to help young girls change the world every time they go online. It empowers them so that they can educate others on the reality of being a teen online and helps adults understand the real issues affecting teens every day. Join LMK and teens will learn how they, their friends, and their parents can take advantage of all the great things technology has to offer. And do it safely. Together, we can make the internet a safer place for girls and adults.

Privacy Rights Clearinghouse – a nonprofit consumer organization with a two-part mission – consumer information and consumer advocacy, San Diego, CA.

Public Access to Court Records, National Center for State Courts, Williamsburg, VA.

Safety with Social Media, WomensLaw.org – the best way to keep your personal information safe when using social media sites like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and blogs is to stay off of them completely. However, if you are going to use these websites, here are some things you can do to help keep your information as private as possible. There is always a chance someone can find you through the Internet, so if you are being stalked or trying to keep your whereabouts unknown, please consider the risks of using social media, Brooklyn, NY.

StaySafeOnline.org (National Cyber Security Alliance) – works to empower and support digital citizens to use the Internet securely and safely, protecting themselves and the cyber infrastructure, Washington, DC.

That's Not Cool.com – attempting to raise awareness about digital dating abuse and stop it before it gets worse. Sponsored and co-created by the Family Violence Prevention Fund, the Ad Council and the Office on Violence Against Women of the U.S. Department of Justice, the site is designed to address new and complicated problems between teens who are dating or hooking up – problems like constant and controlling texting, pressuring for rude pictures, and breaking into someone's e-mail or social networking page, San Francisco, CA.

A Thin Line – MTV's campaign was developed to empower you to identify, respond to and stop the spread of digital abuse in your life and amongst your peers. The campaign is built upon the understanding that there's a "thin line" between what may begin as a harmless joke and something that could end up having a serious impact on you or someone else. We know no generation has ever had to deal with this, so we want to partner with you to help figure it out. On-air, online and on your cell, we hope to spark a conversation and deliver information that helps you draw your own digital line.

Working to Halt Online Abuse – a volunteer organization founded in 1997 to fight online harassment through education of the general public, education of law enforcement personnel, and empowerment of victims. We've also formulated voluntary policies which we encourage online communities to adopt in order to create safe and welcoming environments for all internet users, Dover, NH.

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