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Let's Chat About How You Can Help Young People Make A Report If Something Goes Wrong Online

The quickest way to have cyberbullying messages, violent or sexual material, illegal activity, or unwanted contact removed from the internet is to report directly to the social media service or platform where the incident occurred. 

Young people may need the support of an adult to make a report to a platform, so here are the steps you can take: 

1. Collect evidence before reporting to the social media service or taking other action. Take screenshots showing what has been happening and for how long. 
2. Report to the social media service, game, app, or website where the incident occurred. Use our eSafety Guide to help find the appropriate links for each service. 

After you report abusive content to a service or platform, they may immediately remove the content. They may also block the person who posted it or delete their account. In the case of illegal content, the service may also refer the matter to the police.

If the above process doesn’t get you the support you need, eSafety can help.