Digital Abuse and Young Adults
By Rebecca Lynn Teens and young adults from 16 to 24 years old experience the highest rates of intimate partner violence, making them the age group most at-risk of experiencing domestic violence, according to Love is Respect.org. Love is Respect.org also reports: 1 in 3 adolescents are victims of dating abuse, 43% of college students […]
Debunked: 5 Common Myths About Stalking
How to Protect Yourself from Digital Abuse
By: Rebecca Lynn Identifying digital abuse can be complicated. The article “What is Digital Abuse?” goes into depth about ways that abusers can use technology to further abuse their victims. However, identifying it is only the beginning. Preventing future abuse and protecting oneself from current abuse is equally as important. Digital Abuse is prevalent in […]
What is Digital Abuse?
By: Rebecca Lynn Technology has become a staple in our lives, one that is required in one way or another to complete many day-to-day activities. In a world where people are pressured to get as much done as possible in the least amount of time, while still having enough time to focus on family and […]
Creating a Digital Safety Plan
There is no perfect way to leave an abuser; the important thing is, whatever path you take, navigate your safety as well as you can. Creating a safety plan for how you appear on various social media sites is a vital step in creating that safety. Social media can do so many wonderful things… other things, […]
Stalking: What is It and How Can I Stay Safe?
By Rebecca Lynn According to the Centers for Disease, Control, and Prevention, 1 in 6 women, and 1 in 17 men have experienced stalking during their lifetimes. The Stalking Resource Center reports that 61% of those women and 44% of men are stalked by current or former intimate partners. For this article, we will focus […]
