Put Your Safety First

• 01

  Recognize Digital Abuse Warning Signs

  Digital abuse includes excessive monitoring of your online activity, unsolicited explicit messages, threats made through digital platforms, and attempts to control your social media presence or communications.
• 02

  Understand Connected Risks

  Online and offline abuse often occur together. Protecting yourself digitally directly contributes to your physical safety, as cyber abuse frequently escalates to in-person violence.
• 03

  Verify Before You Meet

  With 14% of dating app assaults occurring during first meetings, background verification helps identify potential red flags before dangerous situations develop. Knowledge is your first line of defense.
• 04

  Set Digital Boundaries

  Establish clear boundaries in digital communications early in any relationship. Be wary of partners who attempt to control, manipulate, or monitor you through technology platforms.