Online Harassment
Subject: Emily, 22 years old
Background:
Emily contacted our service after experiencing online harassment through Facebook for the past 12 years.
Actions Taken:
Initial Resources: Provided Emily with a link to our Online Harassment guide and additional advice on cyberstalking, in case stalking was a component of her situation.
Reporting the Abuse: Advised her to report the abuse to Facebook and to Report Harmful Content if Facebook’s response was unsatisfactory.
Safety Information: Shared a link to Get Safe Online to offer further information on maintaining online safety.
Documenting Harassment: Recommended that Emily keep a record of the harassment by taking screenshots and documenting the incidents.
Blocking Harassers: Advised her to block the accounts that were sending harassing messages.
Support Resources: Provided information on other organisations that support victims of bullying.
Outcome:
Following our advice, Emily felt equipped to handle the situation. She subsequently lodged a complaint with her local police force regarding the harassment.
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