Online harm is real
Digital technology can amplify bullying, threats, privacy violations and exploitation, affecting mental health and safety.
2018—2026 · online abuse
Not your shame.
Do not face it alone.
Bullying, threats, blackmail and sharing private material without consent can cause real harm. Responsibility belongs to the person causing it.
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This is not a test of a victim's response; it shows whether protection is accessible. A person is never responsible for abuse committed against them.
Disclosure can return control to you.
Bullying, threats or blackmailGet supportDo not comply with new demands. Preserve links and messages, limit contact and tell someone you trust. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services.
What the sources support
Risk is not destiny. Knowledge is part of protection.
Do not respond alone
A safe plan varies. For a child, a trusted adult, school, counsellor or police may be the first protective step.
Facts can help
Preserving links, account names and messages can help platforms or law enforcement, but personal safety comes before investigation.
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