Fire UK launches anti-trolling site to help victims of online abuse

June 28, 2015 16:36

The UK has launched an anti-trolling website that offers practical tips to victims of online abuse, particularly women and members of the LGBT, on how to report the offence and where to seek help.

The site was developed by the government in response to research highlighting the scale of online abuse experienced by women and LGBT people.

Launched yesterday, the Stop Online Abuse site is accessible at www.stoponlineabuse.org.uk and offers help to people facing online harassment, revenge porn, hate speech, sexual harassment and blackmail.

It provides legal advice and practical tips on how to respond to derogatory and abusive comments online besides explaining how to identify abuse and get offensive content removed

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