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While abusers often use technology to maintain control over victims, many people don’t know what constitutes digital abuse and are not able to recognize the signs. This article from the National Domestic Violence Hotline defines digital abuse and offers guidance on how to recognize it.

Nonconsensual pornography, or “revenge porn,” is an insidious form of digital and sexual abuse. This article from the National Domestic Violence Hotline explains what "revenge porn" is and offers safety tips.

The Safety Center outlines Facebook's community guidelines and offers resources for promoting safe online communities that are free from abuse. It includes information for parents, a bullying prevention hub, and resources for online well-being.

Facebook's community standards prohibit any behavior that puts people in danger, whether someone is organizing or advocating real-world violence or bullying other people. The Abuse Resources section of the Facebook Help Center has information and resources for people experiencing or witnessing online harassment, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, or trafficking.

The way domestic violence, sexual assault, and other victim service agencies use technology can impact the security, privacy, and safety of the survivors who access their services. This toolkit contains recommended best practices, policy suggestions, and handouts on the use of common technologies.