Social Media Ideas for Online Abuse

Hidden harm online: One in four vulnerable youth faced abuse, few reported it

A new study from researchers at the Child Mind Institute finds that negative online experiences are common among children and adolescents with mental health and neurodevelopmental...

Voices rising against digital toxicity

Actors condemn trolling and intrusive commentary as online culture grows increasingly aggressive

Cyberbullying: When the Internet Stops Feeling Safe

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”Continue reading on Medium »

Online racism is significantly affecting mental health, First Nations people say: ‘It’s like carrying a bully in your po...

Australian Human Rights Commission has called for a digital duty of care to prevent social media algorithms from incentivising ‘racist’ contentGet our breaking news email, free app...

Friends allegedly ‘stalked’ former senior politician and posted abuse on social media

New campaign raising awareness of intimate image abuse

A new campaign has been launched to raise awareness of online intimate image abuse.

Over 90% of women TDs, senators experience abuse online

Over 96% of women TDs and senators have experienced threats of violence online, according to new research.

Domestic abuse law fails to recognise danger of tech abuse, Lords committee told

Policy adviser Jen Reed says tech-facilitated abuse has become ‘increasingly prevalent’ and calls for its inclusion in Domestic Abuse ActThe Domestic Abuse Act fails to fully recog...

Female players and match officials nearly 70 per cent likelier to receive online abuse

World Rugby have found that female players and match officials are 69 per cent more likely to experience online abuse than their male counterparts.

Victims in online sexual harassment cases urged to prioritise safety, preserve digital evidence, says former Selangor Ba...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Online sexual harassment is becoming an increasingly serious concern, with victims urged to...

Are You Bullying on Social Media Without Realizing It?

Many who bully online don't feel like bullies—they feel right. A look at how cruelty can set in by degrees, often unnoticed, and how to recognize it in oneself and others.

Female players 69% more likely to suffer online abuse

Female rugby players are 69% more likely to experience social media abuse than their male counterparts, according to findings by World Rugby.

The growing harm of social media on youth

As a father, I have watched social media hurt my own daughters. I have seen the upset, the fear and the sleepless nights that can follow a cruel post or message. Cyberbullying does...

Meta’s lax community standards have led to increased harassment

A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate found that hateful comments on Facebook have quadrupled since 2025.

'He called his mother a dish pig': Warnings of 'manosphere' content surfacing in Irish families

In one case, a child supported by Sonas repeatedly called his mother a “dish pig” and threw objects at her when he disliked his dinner, Sonas chief said.

X accused of giving racists ‘impunity’ after refusing to bar N- and P-word posts

Site takes no action over hate posts against UK politicians including Kemi Badenoch, Shabana Mahmood and Zia YusufX has refused to take down dozens of social media posts reported a...

Noppert receives social media abuse following loss on European Tour

Danny Noppert opened up on the social media abuse he received following his loss at the European Darts Open.

Self-harm and cyberflashing added to online safety offences list

The Online Safety Act has been updated to include ‘self-harm’ and ‘cyberflashing’ as ‘priority offences’, meaning online service providers will need to update their risk assessment...

Georgie Purcell facing antisemitic and misogynistic abuse due to having Jewish partner, commission hears

The royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion is hearing evidence about hateful speech in the online environment Vile, threatening abuse is being levelled at witnesses...

Youth with Mental Health and Neurodevelopmental Challenges Frequently Encounter Unreported Negative Online Experiences

In a groundbreaking study published in the journal JAACAP Open, researchers at the Child Mind Institute have uncovered alarming patterns regarding the digital experiences of youth...

Ofcom warns social media firms over online abuse during World Cup Cup 2026

Ofcom warns social media firms over online abuse during World Cup Cup 2026

Wigan Warriors 'appalled' by online racist abuse directed at Nsemba

Wigan say they are "appalled" by racist abuse aimed at Junior Nsemba after their narrow victory over St Helens at Magic Weekend in Liverpool on Sunday.

Public figures face different patterns of harassment to the general public: expert

Hate speech is ‘first step down the path of dehumanisation’

As online platforms continue to fuel a surge in real-world violence against vulnerable communities, UN Secretary-General António Guterres is warning that freedom of expression must...