Alert! Computer use can be monitored.
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 upper 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.
The Purple Ribbon Celebration is DCADV's annual awareness event held each October during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This year, members from our community, survivors, service providers, advocates and friends will gather virtually to celebrate our partnership and shared work to prevent and end domestic violence. We will also hear from the Vision of Peace, Spirit of Advocacy, and Corporate Citizenship Award Winners!
Join us for the Purple Ribbon Celebration on Oct. 1, 2020 via Zoom from 6pm-7pm.
Invite friends over, watch in your PJs (ssshhh…we won’t tell anyone!) or share the time with your family.
Together, we will celebrate the work of the Coalition and our DV Community and honor our award winners!
Please register by Thursday, September 24, 2020.
This year, there are several different ticket options:
As you know, the Purple Ribbon Celebration is our major fundraiser. We have also included a $55 option if you are able to give at this level.
Thank you for celebrating with us! If you have any questions please email Jen at juro@dcadv.org.
In our community, we choose kindness. We choose honesty. We choose respect. Together, we can create a healthier, more resilient community. Find out more.
En nuestra comunidad, elegimos la bondad. Elegimos la honestidad. Elegimos el respeto. Juntos, podemos crear una comunidad más sana y fuerte. Descubra más.
Fundraisers and events help us raise awareness and generate crucial resources to serve our community. You can also learn more about the trainings and webinars we offer.
Find out more.
You are not alone. There are many resources available for anyone affected by domestic violence across our state. Learn more.
