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What should I do if I see a video of myself being attacked?If you see a video or image of yourself being attacked, talk to an adult you trust, like a parent, older sibling, youth worker or teacher. They will support you to report the content and also to support you offline. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, you should call the police by dialling 999.
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How do I get involved with #QuitFightingForLikes campaign?Everyone has a role to play in preventing violence on social media! You can share the campaign video and memes with your friends. You can also make your own memes about navigating social media safely and share them with the hashtag #QuitFightingForLikes. Speak to your teachers and youth workers about the campaign. There are activities that teachers and youth workers can run with young people.
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What should I do if I see a violent video being shared?There are lots of things you can do if you see violent content on social media. Violent content can be images or videos of people or animals being hurt. If you have seen something violent, you can report the content on whichever social media platform you are on. Find out how to report on the most popular social media sites. You can talk to an adult you trust, like a parent, youth worker, teacher or coach. They can support you to report the content. There are organisations who can help too. We've got a list of them below.
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How can I stop others from sharing violent videos?Young people told us that they would be less likely to share violent videos if their friends did not share. You can use the #QuitFightingForLikes campaign to show others you don't want to share violence by sharing the campaign video or memes.
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How can I report violent content on social media without others knowing?It is anonymous when you report violent content on social media. That means the person sharing the violence will only be told their content has been reported, not by whom. If you share with a trusted adult, let them know you want to remain anonymous. They will respect this.
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Is it illegal to post violent content on social media?Many UK laws about online safety were passed before social media. This means it isn't always clear whether content is criminal or not. It is always best to act responsibly and respectfully on social media. Violent content should be reported on social media. You can find out more information about UK laws that are relevant to online criminal behaviour at Report Harmful Content.
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Need Help?
If you have been affected by violent content, you can reach out here.
0800 555 111
Fearless provides young people aged 11 – 18 years with key information about crime and give them a safe place to speak up with information 100% anonymously online or by calling 0800 555 111.
0800 83 85 87
Sometimes our thoughts and feelings overwhelm us to the point where it becomes difficult to cope with everyday life. Breathing Space can give you someone to talk to when you are feeling down.
0800 1111
A free, private and confidential service for young people where you can talk about anything. Online, on the phone, anytime.
Get up to speed on how to set the right privacy settings on the most popular social media platforms.
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