EVIDENCE LOCKER DOCUMENTATION GUIDE
Organize incident records when it is safe to do so.
Learn how Evidence Locker organizes incident notes and supporting records for an advocate or attorney. Safety comes before documenting domestic violence.
Safety comes before documentation
If a person may monitor your phone, shared accounts or notifications, an app may not be a safe place to keep notes. Consider a safer device and contact a domestic violence advocate for individualized safety planning. You do not need a complete evidence file to seek support.
Keep specific incident notes
When safe, record the date, what you personally observed, relevant witnesses and the context of messages or photos. Preserve originals rather than editing them to fit a summary. Avoid collecting material in ways that increase your risk.
Review records with appropriate support
Evidence Locker can organize your notes and attachments and export a readable PDF timeline for an advocate or attorney. It does not monitor emergencies, provide domestic violence support services or verify an incident. An app lock does not protect against every form of device or account monitoring.
Where to find domestic violence support
In the United States, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides support and information. Use its website from a safer device if needed. If you are in immediate danger, contact local emergency services when safe. Outside the United States, seek an appropriate local support service.
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