Prevent an Abuser From Discovering Internet Activities
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Note: these instructions are accurate as of 9/20/04 and may be subject to change.
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How An Abuser Can Discover Your Internet Activities
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EMAIL: If an abuser has access to your email account, he or she may be able to read your incoming and outgoing mail. If you believe your account is secure, make sure you choose a password your partner will not be able to guess. If an abuser sends you threatening or harassing email messages, they can be printed and saved as evidence of this abuse. Additionally, the messages may constitute a federal offense.
HISTORY/CACHE FILE: If an abuser knows how to read your computer’s history or cache file (automatically saved web pages and graphics), he or she may be able to see information you have viewed recently on the internet. You can clear your history or empty your cache file in your browser's settings. This information may not completely hide your tracks. Many browser types have features that display recently visited sites. The safest way to find information on the internet, would be at a local library, a friend's house, or at work. (The Wingspan Domestic Violence Project Fall Newsletter) {now known as Wingspan Anti-Violence Project}
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NETSCAPE:
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- Pull down EDIT menu, select PREFERENCES.
Click on Navigator and click CLEAR HISTORY and then CLEAR LOCATION BAR.
- Click on ADVANCED then select CACHE.
- Click on CLEAR DISK CACHE.
- On older versions on Netscape:
- Pull down OPTIONS menu.
- Select NETWORK OPTIONS.
- Select CACHE.
- Click on CLEAR DISK CACHE.
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INTERNET EXPLORER 6 CLEAN UP:
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- Click TOOLS menu
- Click INTERNET OPTIONS
- Click DELETE COOKIES, Click OK
- Click DELETE FILES, check 'DELETE ALL OFFLINE CONTENT'
- Click OK
- Click CLEAR HISTORY, click Yes.
- Click OK to close window
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AOL:
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- Pull down MEMBERS menu, select PREFERENCES.
- Click on WWW ICON.
- Then select ADVANCED.
- PURGE CACHE.
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MOZILLA:
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A browser that is becoming popular with more sophisticated users is Mozilla. |
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- Click EDIT MENU
- Click PREFERENCES
- Click the plus sign next to Navigator on left.
- Click HISTORY below Navigator.
- Click CLEAR HISTORY, Click CLEAR LOCATION BAR, Click OK
- Click the plus sign next to Advanced on left.
- Click CACHE below Advanced
- Set the cache to 50MB, click CLEAR CACHE.
- Click OK
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An additional tip in the Internet Options window is to click settings and set the disk space to 50MB. Click OK. This will delete the files more quickly.
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Local Information and Organizations
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Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Contact numbers: (602) 279-2900 (800) 782-6400
TTY (602) 279-7270
http://www.azcadv.org/
Phoenix Family Advocacy Center
602-534-2120 or 1 (888) 246-0303
http://www.phoenix.gov/CITZASST/fac.html
Department of Public Safety
Main Switchboard (602) 223-2000
http://www.dps.state.az.us
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Local (Phoenix area) Shelters
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In an emergency call 9-1-1 immediately!
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Local Shelters - CONTACS
602-263-8900 or 1 (800) 799-7339
http://www.contacs.cirs.org
Chrysalis
Contact numbers: Phoenix shelter: (602) 944-4999
Scottsdale shelter: (480) 481-0402
Outpatient counseling: (602) 955-9059
http://www.chrysalis-shelter.org/
My Sisters’ Place
Contact number: (480) 821-1024 (24-hour hotline)
To request emergency shelter, call (800) 799-7739 or (602) 263-8900
Prehab of Arizona – Autumn House
Contact number: (480) 969-4024
Prehab of Arizona – Client Referral
1 (800) 799-7739
http://www.prehab.org/
Sojourner Center
24-hour crisis line (602) 244-0089
Admin. Office (602) 244-0997
http://www.sojournercenter.org/
National Information
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1 (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
National Sexual Abuse Hotline
1 (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
Family Violence Prevention Fund
http://endabuse.org/
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These are just a few of many resources available. If you would like to suggest others, or be included on this list, please contact us.
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