Technology-Facilitated Abuse Resources
Navigating the complexities of abuse can be incredibly challenging. You might find it hard to grasp what’s happening or where to begin seeking help. Our advocates are available around the clock to provide support, share information, and assist with safety planning. If you’re specifically looking for resources related to technology-facilitated abuse, such as image-based sexual abuse, there are programs designed to help you.
Resources for Image-Based Sexual Abuse (IBSA)
Cyber Civil Rights Initiative
Cyber Civil Rights Initiative (CCRI) provides emotional support, technical advice, and information to current victims of online abuse.
For more information call 844-878-2274 or visit the CCRI Safety Center.
Take It Down
Take It Down is a project of The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), the United States’ largest and most influential child protection organization. The program assists people in removing explicit images taken when they were minors that are posted online.
Resources for Sextortion
NetSmartz
NetSmartz is NCMEC’s online safety education program. It provides age-appropriate videos and activities to help teach children be safer online with the goal of helping children to become more aware of potential online risks and empowering them to help prevent victimization by making safer choices on- and offline. NetSmartz provides online safety education and resources for children and teenagers.
CyberTipline
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children‘s CyberTipline takes reports about the sexual exploitation of children online. The reports are forwarded to law enforcement and can be made anonymously. For more information, call 800-843-5678 or report an incident.
Other Helpful Resources
Clinic to End Tech Abuse (CETA)
CETA provides materials, tools, and resources to help survivors and their support systems discover and address tech-related risks. CETA’s mission is to work with survivors and service providers to discover how technology is used to facilitate harm and help survivors stay safe.
Safety Net Project (NNEDV)
The Safety Net Project provides free resources on technology-related abuse to survivors, advocates, law enforcement, and other professionals. It is a program of the National Network to End Domestic Violence.