October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), an annual event dedicated to shedding light on the devastating impact of domestic violence and advocating for those affected.
The theme for DVAM 2025 is With Survivors, Always, which is exploring what it means to be in partnership with survivors towards safety, support, and solidarity.
Anonyome Labs stands #WithSurvivors this National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and every day—and is proud to help empower safety through privacy for survivors of domestic violence via our Sudo Safe Initiative.
What is the Sudo Safe Initiative?
The Sudo Safe Initiative is a program developed to bring privacy to those at higher risk of verbal harassment or physical violence.
Sudo Safe offers introductory discounts on the MySudo privacy app, to help people to keep their personally identifiable information private.
You can get a special introductory discount to try MySudoby becoming a Sudo Safe Advocate.
Here’s how it works:
- Visit our website at anonyome.com.
- Sign up to be a Sudo Safe Advocate — it’s quick and easy.
- Once you’re signed up, you’ll receive details on how to access your exclusive discount and start using MySudo.
In addition to survivors of domestic violence, the Sudo Safe Initiative also empowers safety through privacy for:
- Healthcare professionals
- Teachers
- Foster care workers
- Volunteers
- Survivors of violence, bullying, or stalking.
How can MySudo help survivors of domestic violence?
MySudo allows people to communicate with others without using their own phone number and email address, to reduce the risk of that information being used for tracking or stalking.
With MySudo, a user creates secure digital profiles called Sudos. Each Sudo has a unique phone number, handle, and email address for communicating privately and securely.
The user can avoid making calls and sending texts and emails from their personal phone line and email inbox by using the secure alternative contact details in their Sudos.
No personal information is required to create an account with MySudo through the app stores.
Four other ways to help survivors of domestic violence
Educate yourself and others
Learn and share the different types of abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, financial, and technology-facilitated) and how to find local resources and support services.
Listen without judgment
One of the most powerful things you can offer a domestic violence survivor is support, by doing things like:
- Creating a safe space for them to share their experiences without fear of judgment or blame
- Letting them express their feelings while validating their emotions
- Being willing to listen
- Helping them create a safety plan.
Encourage professional support
Encourage your friend or family experiencing domestic violence to seek help from counselors, therapists, or support groups that specialize in trauma and abuse. You can assist by researching local resources, offering to accompany them to appointments, or helping them find online support communities. Professional guidance can provide victims with the tools they need to rebuild their lives.
Raise awareness and advocate for change
Support survivors not just during DVAM, but year-round. Find ideas here and learn about the National Domestic Violence Awareness Project.
Become a Sudo Safe Advocate
If your organization can help us spread the word about how MySudo allows at-risk people to interact with others without giving away their phone number, email address, and other personal details, we invite you to become a Sudo Safe Advocate.
As an advocate, you’ll receive:
- A toolkit of shareable privacy resources
- A guide to safer communication
- Special MySudo promotions
- Your own digital badge.
Become a Sudo Safe Advocate today.
More information
Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
Learn about the National Domestic Violence Awareness Project.
Learn more about Sudo Safe Initiative and Anonyome Labs.
Anonyome Labs is also a proud partner of the Coalition Against Stalkerware.
