Technology & Confidentiality Resources Toolkit

This online toolkit was developed for non-profit victim service agencies and advocates working to provide safe and effective services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

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Technology & Confidentiality Resources Toolkit by NNEDV's Safety Net Project, The Confidentiality Institute, and the U.S. DOJ Office of Violence Against Women (2012)

This online toolkit was developed for non-profit victim service agencies and advocates working to provide safe and effective services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

FAQ: This section provides an overview on questions that commonly come up concerning confidentiality releases, U.S. Federal Laws on confidentiality, record retention and deletion, mandatory reporting, the use of surveillance cameras, answering subpoenas and much more. For ease, this section is set up in an easy-to-read question and answer format.

Templates: Non-profit victim service agencies, advocates, and partnerships that provide services to survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking may adapt these forms, policies and agreements for immediate use.

Tipsheets & Charts: Quick safety and confidentiality tips, checklists and charts highlight considerations about technology use by agencies and collaborations serving victims.

Appendices: Browse key supplementary resources referenced in the Toolkit.

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