Home ] Up ] Internet Safety ] [ Personal Safety Resources ]

Personal Safety Resources

SAFETY ALERT: Computer use can be monitored and is impossible to completely clear. If you are in danger, please use a safer computer (possibly at a public library), call your local hotline, or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE. If you are at a safer computer, click here to read more.

New Social Security Number
Sponsor: Social Security Administration
If you are trying to get away from a very violent partner who might track you down by using your social security number, you can use this link to apply for a new number. Instructions available in English and Spanish.

 An Abuse, Rape & Domestic Violence Aid & Resource Collection
Sponsor: aardvarc.org
An excellent collection of resources put together by volunteers who have experienced violence, either personally, or through advocacy.

ABA Commission on Domestic Violence
Sponsor: American Bar Association
An important link that tells you how to remove the search history from your computer if you are, sharing it with someone who is abusing you. Also highlights program activities against violence.

Domestic Violence Handbook
Sponsor: Domestic Violence Organization
Contains information on how to recognize, prevent and seek help for domestic violence.

FMF-Domestic Violence Information Center
Sponsor: Feminist Majority Foundation.
Information, resources and links

Jewish Women International: Domestic Violence
Sponsor: Jewish Women Organization
Includes a "Guide for Rabbis on Domestic Violence"

Violence Against Women Online Resources
Sponsor: University of Minnesota
Contains a discussion forum as well as information and resources for employers, health care providers, and religious groups

National Center for Victims of Crime
Sponsor: NCVC Organization
Provides advocacy for victims and assistance in navigating the justice process

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Sponsor: NCADV Organization
Information from a grassroots coalition of survivors and advocates

State by State Legal Information
Sponsor: WomensLaw.org
Choose your state and find legal information and resources for domestic violence

Workplace Safety
Sponsor: The Safety Zone
Guidelines for safety for women in the work place

Women Halting Online Abuse
Sponsor: Halt Abuse Organization
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.

 

 

Online Resources and Support
Sponsor: Women Against Domestic Violence
A site that intends to be international and inclusive, and that views domestic violence as a human problem, not a gender problem.