Cover Your Tracks

If you are in a relationship or situation where your partner tracks what you view on your computer, you need to cover your tracks. Here’s how…

Edge or Chrome browser:

• Click on the history icon (the sundial), right click and delete the pages you want

• Empty your recycle bin

On the Netscape Browser/Firefox:

• Press CTRL and H keys, delete the pages you want from the left-hand box (History) that appears on your screen

• Empty your recycle bin

For Toolbars like Google and Yahoo:

• Look for the Toolbar (where you search for things) and click on the drop down (arrow)

• Scroll to the bottom and click on the clearhistory link at the bottom of the drop down list (if the toolbar has this link)

• Empty your recycle bin

Cover Your Tracks Through Email

• Delete your email “Inbox” and “Sent Mail”

Cell Phone Safety

• Keep the GPS/location on your phone turned off

• Keep any threatening/harassing text messages saved, you may need these when filing for a PFA

• Keep a password/passcode on your phone so they cannot access your phone

Be Prepared to Get Away

If you are ever considering leaving, unless it’s an emergency, make a safety plan. Listed below are important items/documents/extras needed, however, if you need additional help in planning your safety please call our 24-hour 7-day per week hotline 1(800)544-8293 or (570)784-6631.​

• Memorize emergency phone numbers

• Gather important documents

  • Social security cards/numbers

  • Medical cards and Immunization records

  • Birth certificates for yourself and children

  • Photo ID/Driver’s license

  • Cash, food stamps, and WIC information

• Extra keys

• Phone numbers, email and addresses of friends and relatives

• Pack extra clothes for yourself and children

• Personal care items, eyeglasses/contacts, medications, etc.

• Plan a safe time to get away

• Arrange a signal with a neighbor to let them know when you need help.