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Resources on the Response to COVID-19

Below are resource pages and websites for victims/survivors of DV as well as general information regarding the Covid-19 health crisis. We hope this information is helpful! 

Please note that Delaware's domestic violence shelter/hotline services are still up and running.  If you need assistance, they are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 

Information for DV Victims/Survivors

Delaware Online Resources for DV Victims/Survivors

  • Child, Inc. serves dependent, neglected and abused children and their parents. They provide programs for those involved in domestic violence situations, especially children, in New Castle County.

  • The Delaware Center for Justice, Inc. is the leading non-profit organization in Delaware committed to transforming the quality of justice through advocacy, policy, and practice.

  • CLASI provides free legal services to: People with disabilities, as Delaware’s Protection and Advocacy System, Older citizens (60 and over), Victims of housing discrimination, under HUD’s Fair Housing Initiative Program, People living in poverty, Victims of domestic violence, and Immigrant victims of crime, abuse and neglect.
    CLASI is committed to racial and ethnic fairness in the delivery of our services. CLASI has offices in Wilmington, Dover and Georgetown.

  • People's Place assists the people of Kent & Sussex counties by providing high-quality services that promote: Dignity, Empowerment, Independence, Safety, Self-esteem, and Self-sufficiency. People's Place will identify the social/mental health needs of Delaware residents and facilitate the provision of services to address those needs.

  • YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Information for DV Programs/Advocates

National Online Resources for DV Victims/Survivors

Covid-19 Resources

Our Member Organizations

  • Alert! Computer use can be monitored.

    Computer Safety

    WARNING!

    If you are being stalked or abused, take steps to keep your abuser from knowing you are looking for help. Please use a safer computer, or call 911, one of Delaware's local hotlines at 302-762-6110 for New Castle County or 302-422-8058 for Kent & Sussex Counties , or the U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224.

    EMERGENCY "QUICK ESCAPE" BUTTON

    There is a red Quick Escape button in the lower right-hand corner of every page on this website.
    Click this button if your abuser enters the room while you are viewing this website. It will close this website and redirect your browser to a neutral page.

    Clean up Your Online Path

    Internet Safety

    Everything you do online is recorded. 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. An abuser can easily track the websites you visit or read your email messages.

    If you suspect your activities are being monitored, they probably are. Abusers 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. Using a separate computer is best, but you can protect yourself at home by familiarizing yourself with processes like private browsing, deleting your browser history, clearing your cache and deleting cookies.

    You can be tracked

    Your abuser can track your online actions – there is nothing you can do to remove your tracks completely. If you try to erase your tracks, your abuser might become suspicious.
    If you think you might be in danger, use a computer at a public library, internet cafe or a trusted friend’s house. If your abuser sends you email, do not open it on those computers.

    If you need help now, call 911 or the
    New Castle County Domestic Violence Hotline: 302-762-6110
    Kent & Sussex County Domestic Violence Hotline: 302-422-8058
    Kent & Sussex County Bi-lingual Domestic Violence Hotline: 302-745-9874
    US National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
    US National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673
    US National Teen Dating Violence Helpline 1-866-331-9474

    Email Safety

    Email is not a safe or confidential way to communicate.

    Sending email is like sending a postcard through the mail. Anyone along the path can read what it says. If you need to talk to someone about the danger or abuse in your life, if possible, please call a hotline instead.

    If you must use email to discuss your situation we suggest you use an account that your abuser doesn't know about. Set up a new account with a free email service like hotmail, yahoo, or gmail.

    Password Safety

    Be smart about passwords to keep your abuser out of your accounts.

    DO NOT use a name or password that contains any identifying information (no names, nicknames, initials, birthdates, zipcodes, etc.) Instead use a name and password that contains a random mix of letters, CAPITAL letters and numbers (for example, HJ3v67Tn) -

    Make sure you can remember the user name and password. If you must write it down somewhere, put it in a place your abuser is unlikely to find it.

    If the computer asks if you would like it to save your password or login information tell it NO.

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