I attended a meeting of the New York Women’s Agenda Domestic Violence Committee (which I co-chair) last night and we had a special presentation about how to use social media for job searches for domestic violence survivors. Important stuff. But safety precautions must be taken. Going to post more on this, but take a look at the guidelines below per the NYS Coalition Against Domestic Violence:
It is important to remember that computer technology can put your privacy and safety at risk. Computer hard drives are capable of recording every action taken on the computer and Internet, and it is virtually impossible to completely erase these “foot prints”. Even if your abuser is not an expert at computers, he may be able to trace what you have done on the computer or can easily find someone who can. If you think you may be monitored on your home computer, it may be safer for you to stop using that computer. Computers that are located in a public library, community technology center, Internet cafe or at a trusted friend’s house may be safer options if you wish to use e-mail or browse the Internet. Other precautions you can take include the following:
http://www.nyscadv.org/techsafetydv.htm
