What should I do if someone is harassing me online?

Learn practical strategies to manage online harassment effectively, learn how to get help and safeguard your well-being with these proactive approaches.

About this article...

  • Suitable for members aged 12-17
  • 4 minute read
  • 794 words (2 sides of A4)
  • Providing help and guidance on Staying Safe
  • Premium content available to members only
  • Created and reviewed by our team of experts

Let's get started...

Understanding Online Harassment Online harassment, sometimes known as cyberbullying, refers to the act of sending aggressive or intimidating messages through digital means. Social media platforms, emails, chat rooms, and gaming environments are common places for this kind of behaviour. This type of bullying can include sending threatening messages, spreading rumours, sharing private information without consent, or even creating fake profiles to cause distress to someone else. While digital platforms have transformed the way we connect and interact, they've also opened the door to new forms of harassment that can follow you from school or work right into your home. Unlike...
CONTENT RESTRICTED!

To continue reading this premium article and gain access to discounts at your favourite retailers you need to become a VIP member for just £3 per month!

  • Exclusive VIP welcome pack
  • Thousands of premium articles & guides
  • Exclusive retailer discounts and gifts
  • Helpful advice and support for teenagers

Subscribe for less than a cup of coffee.

Don't face 18 alone! For less than a cup of coffee each month you can access hundreds of helpful guides and articles on topics from sex to staying safe online.

*Plus members get exclusive discounts from hundreds of retailers like JD Sports, H&M, Boots and more, just by signing up!

SIGN UP NOW!
Subscribe to Facing18 for less than a cup of coffee!