How to Keep Others From Knowing You Were Here

Warning!

If you think someone is trying to monitor your computer activity and wants to keep you from getting help or information, read the following:

WARNING: If your abuser is a sophisticated computer user and determined to stalk your activity on the computer, the following steps may not be enough to completely remove the traces of your computer activity.

If you want to use the computer safely to access information on Domestic Violence or Stalking, use a computer your abuser doesn't have access to. Borrow a friend's computer, or your county library may have computers with internet access for you to use for free.

Computer activity can be tracked through COOKIES, HISTORY FILES, and TEMP FILES. You can usually delete these files, but the act of deleting them all may alert your abuser to the fact that you were trying to cover your tracks. Many web sites require a "cookie" to access their services. If your abuser has memberships in porno sites, on-line dating sites, news sites, or other password protected sites like Yahoo, Hotmail, etc., removing the cookies will alert your abuser to that fact because those cookies will disappear. There is also a lot of new "spyware" advertised for computer stalkers. You are the only one who can determine if your abuser has the skills to track your computer use through these files and whether removing them might be unsafe.

If you don't think it's safe to remove these files, then try surfing on another 10-20 "safe" webpages after you are done here. If you bury your activity far enough in the history file your abuser may not notice it, depending on how far back your history logs go. Get familiar with your computer settings (you can usually find them in your browser. Look for "options" on the browser for Windows Explorer.)

Sometimes an old-fashioned telephone is the best way to get information. The agencies listed at the bottom of this page will be able to provide you with more information about Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.

After you have read these instructions and understand what to do, please close your internet browser. Restart your browser and then follow the instructions to clear your cache making sure that you are not currently on the A2Zgorge.info Domestic Violence pages of this website.

Question:

How can I clear my browser's history file, temp files, and cookies?

Answer:

1. Select "Internet Options" under the "View" or "Tools" option (depending on the version you are running) on the toolbar.
2. Under the "General" folder under "Internet Options", there is a section called "History". Change the "Days to keep pages in History:" to 0 and click the "Clear History" button.
3. Click "Apply" at the bottom of the "Internet Options" box, then click "OK"
4. To double check that everything is cleared, click the "History" button on the web browser toolbar - it should be empty. Also, click the arrow on the right of the URL Address box - it should be empty as well.

You can CLICK HERE for additional instructions on clearing your browser's cache memory

If something about your relationship with your partner scares you and you need to talk, call the following:

National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY).
http://www.ndvh.org/

The following local agencies can give you information and help for Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault.

OREGON

HAVEN from Domestic Violence (and Sexual Assault)
Serving OREGON - Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, and Wheeler Counties
24-Hour Hotline (The Dalles) 541-298-4789 • Collect calls accepted.
24-Hour Hotline 1-800-249-4789

• Sherman County District Attorney - 541-585-3534
• Wasco County District Attorney - 503-296-2276

Helping Hands Against Violence
Serving OREGON - Hood River County
24-Hour Hotline: 541-386-6603 Collect calls accepted.

• Hood River County District Attorney - 541-386-3103

WASHINGTON

Programs for Peaceful Living
Serving WASHINGTON - Klickitat County
24-Hour Hotline: 800-866-9372

Skamania County Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Serving WASHINGTON - Skamania County
Hotline: 509-427-4210 Collect calls accepted.