Digital Empowerment & Cyber-Safety for Survivors (DECSS) – Empowering Survivors to Become Confident Digital Citizens and Earners
Five Pillars
Digital Literacy
Hands-on labs covering device setup, email, cloud tools, and responsible social media use.
Cybersecurity Awareness
Phishing detection, privacy settings, data protection, device hardening, and evidence preservation for court proceedings.
Job Readiness
Tech-forward résumés, remote-work job boards, mock interviews, LinkedIn clinics, and vouchers for Google IT Support and Meta Social-Media Marketing certificates.
Entrepreneurship
E-commerce fundamentals, digital marketing, and social-media management for home-based ventures.
Support Networks
Encrypted peer community, trauma therapists on call, and mentorship with cybersecurity and IT professionals.
Every participant receives a refurbished, security-hardened laptop and one year of high-speed internet—donated by corporate partners and configured by our volunteer “Cyber Corps.” A 24/7 “Digital Safety Hotline” provides real-time assistance for tech-enabled stalking or financial fraud.
Family-Centered Expansion
Community feedback revealed that many learners’ children (ages 4-13) silently absorb household abuse trauma. Women Voice Network includes parallel, age-appropriate counseling with:
Play and Art Therapy
Helps children process fear, shame, and confusion.
Psycho-Education Groups
Teach emotional regulation and safe-to-tell strategies.
Parent/Child Conjoint Sessions
Rebuild healthy communication and model non-violent conflict resolution.