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      Computer Warning!!
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Use discretion when using the computer for
methods of escape.

  While the computer is a great source for obtaining data;

• Technology could make it possible for your abuser to see what
Internet sites you have visited.

• Email is not a safe or confidential way to talk to someone
about the danger or abuse in your life. Please call a
telephone hotline instead.

• Traditional "corded" phones are more private than cell
phones or cordless phones.

Explanation:
•   There are hundreds of ways that computers record
  everything you do on the computer and on the Internet.
  They can provide a lot of information about what you look
  at on the Internet, the emails you send, etc. It is not
  possible to delete or clear all computer "footprints" and
  information that you want to keep private.

•    If you are in danger, please try to use a safer computer,
   meaning one that your abuser cannot access directly, or
   even remotely (by hacking into it over the Internet)

•    It might be safer to use a computer in a public library, a
   community technology center, or an Internet Cafe. When
   you are done with a public computer, log out of all
   programs completely (don't just close the Internet
   Explorer/browser window). It's best to shut down and/or
   restart the computer.

•    If you think your activities are being monitored, they
   probably are. Abusive people are often controlling and
   want to know your every move. They don't need to be a
   computer programmer or have special skills to monitor
   another person's computer activities.

•    If you are planning to flee, don't look at classified ads for
   jobs and apartments, bus tickets, etc., for that area on any
   computer an abuser can access physically or via the
   Internet. Use a safer computer to research an escape
   plan.

                        Proceed With Caution!!!

Call us now for more information:
                  313-870-9790
                 Or Email us at:
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