12/02/2026
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and today is Safer Internet Day. ๐งก๐ฑ Everyone, at every age, deserves to be safe online, but some abusers choose to misuse technology in order to hurt, threaten, and control their partners.
This is totally unacceptable. It's up to all of us to treat each other with respect, both online and offline. Learn more about the warning signs of technology abuse and find resources if you're worried about yourself or someone you know: https://buff.ly/qgc4qXo
[Image description: Against a yellow background, purple circles list examples of technology abuse: "Constantly texting or calling you. Sending you threats or making demands. Controlling who you connect with online. Making you change your online profiles. Making jealous comments on socials. Forcing you to share passwords, locations, etc. Humiliating you online. Threatening to share your private pics." Above, purple and gray text reads: "Teens and Technology. Examples of Technology Abuse." Safety Net logo at top. The Safety Net logo consists of a house and star with text reading: "National Network to End Domestic Violence Safety Net Project."]