Witnessing cyberbullyingEagle level
You witness cyberbullying on Facebook: how should you react?
The situation
You witness another user being cyberbullied on Facebook. What should you do?
The right reflex
Take screenshots of the harassing messages, report the posts to Facebook and support the victim by sending them a private message
Explanation and advice
When you witness another user being cyberbullied on Facebook, it is important not to stay indifferent and to take action to support the victim and help stop the harassment. Taking screenshots of the harassing messages lets you keep evidence in case it is needed. Reporting the posts to Facebook allows the platform to take appropriate action against the harassment.
If you face online harassment, remember these 5 steps
- Take screenshots: they are your evidence.
- Report the content or the account to the platform.
- Talk to someone you trust so you don't face it alone.
- Contact the relevant authorities with your evidence.
- File a complaint if needed, with support.
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