These pages include information about crime safety: how to prevent yourself from becoming a crime victim, how to stay safe while online dating, how to not get scammed when selling items online, etc. along with resources to help if you find yourself in tough situations.
Crime Safety Information
- 10 Tips on How to Prevent Yourself from Becoming a Crime Victim: We read about true crime stories all the time, but how can you avoid becoming a victim yourself? Learn more in this article.
Domestic Abuse Resources
Anyone in an abusive relationship can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788. If you're outside the United States, use FindAHelpline to locate hotline near you.
Books
Why Does He Do That? by Lundy Bancroft offers a deep dive into the mindset of abusive men, helping women recognize controlling behaviors and break free from toxic relationships. Here is a link to the whole book for free.
Technology
Tech Safety for Survivors of Domestic Violence – Article by ExpressVPN
ExpressVPN has put together a guide for domestic abuse survivors that focuses on how to secure devices, communications, and personal data when technology becomes part of the abuse. More and more, technology has become a means of control for abusers, so knowing how to protect yourself, your children, and your loved ones is more important than ever:
Survivors are not responsible for or in control of their abuser’s actions, but learning about how technology can be used against them can, in turn, help them take back control and take precautions to protect themselves. This guide provides tips on how to better secure and control technology, assert your autonomy in the digital realm, and work towards establishing safety and security. Read more…
Guide: What Is Doxxing and How to Protect Yourself Online – Article by CyberGhost
When physical access ends, abusers may escalate to digital tactics by exposing or threatening to expose a survivor’s home address, workplace, contact details, or personal history. This creates immediate offline risks, including stalking, harassment, employment disruption, and physical harm.
Doxxing happens when someone shares your private information online without your consent. It’s an invasive and sometimes dangerous act that can lead to harassment or worse. While stories of celebrities and influencers being doxxed often make headlines, this isn’t just their problem. Everyday people can be targeted too. In fact, over 11 million Americans were doxxed in 2024 alone, according to a SafeHome study. Read more…
Human Trafficking Resources
Contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline via telephone at (888) 373-7888, text 233733, or reach out via their online chat.
Contact the Global Human Trafficking Hotline via telephone at (844) 888-3733 or e-mail (help@befree.org).
If you are or suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking, please report it to the relevant authorities. Try to include as much information as possible, including:
- The type of trafficking taking place
- The victim’s country of origin
- The number of potential victims
- The location of the trafficking
- Who the victims are (e.g., male, female, adults, or minors)
Other Human Trafficking Resources
The CyberTipline accepts leads and tips regarding suspected sexual exploitation committed against children. CyberTipline can be contacted at (800) 843-5678.
The Children of the Night home provides shelter for child prostitutes and free taxi/airline transportation for American child prostitutes who are escaping prostitution. Children of the Night can be contacted at (800) 551-1300.
The Polaris Project is a widely known organization that aims to end sex and labor trafficking in North America. It focuses on dismantling the systems that enable trafficking around the world and has connected over 50,000 victims to help and support.
Suicidal Ideation Resources
Anyone contemplating suicide or struggling with suicidal ideation can contact the 988 Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
If you're outside the United States, use FindAHelpline to locate hotline near you.