Online Abuse
What Exactly Is Online Abuse? Online abuse refers to any type of abuse that occurs on the internet. It can happen on any web-connected device, including computers, tablets, and mobile phones. It can happen anywhere on the internet, including: 1. Text messages 2. Messaging apps 3. Social media 4. Emails 5. Online chats 6. Online gaming 7. Live-streaming sites and 8. Any other website Children may face online abuse from people they know or strangers. It could be part of other forms of online abuse, such as bullying or grooming. Or the abuse could take place only online. Types Of Online Abuse: 1. Cyberbullying 2. Emotional Abuse 3. Grooming 4. Sexting 5. Sexual Abuse 6. Sexual Exploitation Signs Of Abuse Online: A young person who experiences abuse online may: 1. Spend significantly more or significantly less time than usual on the internet, sending texts, playing video games, or using social media. 2. Keep their online and mobile activities and whom th...