You’re Not Powerless in the Face of Online Harassment
June 3, 2020 Harvard Business Review
When facing online harassment, you are not powerless. This article outlines the steps you can take to defend yourself and others when experiencing online harassment: 1) identify the abuse, 2) document the abuse, 3) assess your safety, 4) block, mute and report, 5) bolster your cybersecurity, 6) enlist allies, 7) speak out and 8) practise self-care.
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