TECH-FACILITATED VIOLENCE
Responding to online abuse. Protecting privacy and safety.
Technology-facilitated violence refers to harm carried out or amplified through digital tools, online platforms, phones, social media, messaging apps, surveillance technology, or other forms of technology. This may include online harassment, threats, stalking, impersonation, doxxing, privacy violations, and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images.
PATH assists with technology-facilitated violence matters that fall within our mandate. Our approach is trauma-informed and focused on helping clients understand legal options, preserve evidence, address safety and privacy concerns, and seek accountability where appropriate.
How We Can Help
PATH may be able to assist with:
Supporting people who have experienced online harassment, image-based abuse, impersonation, threats, stalking, or privacy violations
Helping clients understand legal options for responding to technology-facilitated harm
Preparing civil claims, demand letters, or other legal materials where appropriate
Advising on takedown requests, reporting options, and safety-related steps
Identifying related privacy, human rights, criminal, or civil litigation issues
Providing trauma-informed support throughout the legal process
What to Expect
If your matter appears to fall within PATH’s mandate, we may ask you to describe the harm, the technology or platforms involved, whether there are ongoing safety concerns, and what steps have already been taken. We may also ask for screenshots, messages, URLs, account information, reports to platforms or police, and any other records that may help preserve evidence.
When to Contact Us
If your matter appears to fall within PATH’s mandate, we may ask you to describe the harm, the technology or platforms involved, whether there are ongoing safety concerns, and what steps have already been taken. We may also ask for screenshots, messages, URLs, account information, reports to platforms or police, and any other records that may help preserve evidence.
Documents & Information
That May Help
You do not need to have all of these documents or details before contacting PATH. If your matter appears to fall within our mandate, we may ask for some of the following information to better understand the issue and assess how we may be able to assist.
A description of the harm, including when it began and whether it is ongoing
Screenshots, messages, emails, posts, URLs, usernames, or account information
Information about the platforms, apps, websites, or devices involved
Any reports made to platforms, police, employers, schools, or other organizations
Responses received from platforms or authorities
Information about safety concerns, privacy concerns, or ongoing contact
Names or identifying information for the person involved, if known
Any prior court orders, peace bonds, family law orders, workplace complaints, or criminal proceedings that may be relevant
Need help?
To request assistance, please complete PATH's intake form. If there are any upcoming hearing dates, deadlines, or urgent issues, please include that information when contacting us.
Alternatively, you may call our intake phone line at 1 (844) PAROLE-04 (1-844-727-6534) to leave a voicemail. Please note that PATH Legal does not accept unscheduled or cold calls. If you would like to speak with a member of our team, you must leave a voicemail or complete the intake form above.