Sikh Family Cybersecurity Resources
Comprehensive guides, crisis hotlines, and support services for Sikh families facing online threats, grooming, bullying, and abuse.
Protecting our Sangat. One resource at a time.
🚨 IMMEDIATE CRISIS RESOURCES
US
- Emergency: 911
- Childhelp: 1-800-4-A-CHILD
- NCMEC CyberTipline: 1-800-843-5678
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
UK
- Emergency: 999
- Childline: 0800 1111
- NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
- Rape Crisis: 0808 802 9999
Canada
- Emergency: 911
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
- Cybertip.ca: 1-866-658-9022
- Text: Text TALK to 741741
The 6 Threat Categories
Sikh families face unique cybersecurity threats. Here's what we're protecting against.
Financial Fraud
Target: Elderly parents (60+)
Romance scams, government imposter calls, identity theft targeting Sikh elders.
Identity Theft
Target: Young adults, professionals
Fake profiles, phishing, account takeovers affecting Sikh professionals.
Religious Hate & Harassment
Target: Activists, visible Sikhs
Death threats, doxxing, surveillance targeting Sikh community members.
Online Grooming
Target: Children 12-15
500K predators active daily. Sextortion, CSAM production targeting Sikh youth.
School Bullying
Target: Students with visible articles of faith
77.5% of Sikh students bullied. Physical assault, cyberbullying, religious harassment.
Sexual Abuse
Target: Women/girls of all ages
40% less likely to report. Cultural silence, family isolation, underreporting.
Content Pillars
Resources organized by audience and need.
1. Elder Protection (60+)
IRS/government scams, romance fraud, verification tactics, phone security.
Goal: Protect elderly from financial fraud
2. Family Account Security (35-60)
Passwords, 2FA, phishing, email security, identity protection.
Goal: Secure family digital ecosystem
3. Youth Online Safety (10-35)
Grooming recognition, sextortion awareness, cyberbullying, school bullying response, consent education.
Goal: Prevent exploitation & harassment
4. Religious Safety & Harassment
School bullying, hate campaigns, doxxing, mental health, legal options.
Goal: Combat hate while supporting mental health
5. Diaspora-Specific Security
Money transfer safety, cross-border exploitation, property fraud.
Goal: Secure diaspora family networks
6. Sexual Abuse & Grooming Education
Grooming prevention, abuse reporting, cultural barriers, trauma-informed healing.
Goal: Break silence, enable reporting, facilitate healing
Reporting & Support Resources
Step-by-step guides for reporting abuse, grooming, and harassment. Culturally-specific support services.
Law Enforcement Reporting
- • When and how to report to police
- • What documentation to bring
- • FBI ICAC Task Force (US)
- • RCMP coordination (Canada)
- • UK National Crime Agency
Social Media Platform Reporting
- • Facebook/Instagram/Meta
- • TikTok, Snapchat, Discord
- • YouTube, WhatsApp, X (Twitter)
- • Step-by-step reporting guides
- • NCMEC CyberTipline process
Culturally-Specific Support
- • Al-Hurraya (UK) - Sikh/South Asian sexual abuse support
- • MANAVI (US/New Jersey) - South Asian women/children
- • Notts SVSS (UK) - Sexual violence support
- • UNITED SIKHS - UMEED Helpline
- • Sikh Coalition (US) - Bullying expertise, legal resources
Legal Resources & Remedies
- • Restraining orders
- • Title VI complaints (US schools)
- • Human rights commissions
- • School bullying reporting procedures
- • Documentation & preservation guidelines
This resources page is being continuously expanded with detailed guides, printable resources, and multi-language content.
Content strategy and detailed resources available in /public/resources/