Posts in category Bullying & abuse

Image based abuse (sometimes called image based sexual abuse, revenge porn or sextortion) is the name for the non-consensual sharing of intimate images. It is …

It isn’t always easy to tell the difference between banter and bullying. Having a laugh with your friends is a normal part of friendships, but …

The Harmful Digital Communications Act has made changes to the Crimes Act which now make it illegal to encourage or incite anyone to suicide

Sometimes it’s hard to know what to do to help a friend who is being bullied online. Here’s five ideas to get you started: 1. …

Sometimes the sexual abuse or exploitation of a child is captured and circulated as child sexual abuse material (CSAM). This Child Sexual Abuse Material is …

If you are the target of online bullying, abuse, harassment or criminal behaviour, you may want to keep a record of what’s been going on. While …

The internet has opened up many opportunities for young people to gain access to enormous amounts of content. This content can be educational, informative and fun. Unfortunately it …

When does the right to be heard cross over with the right not to be harmed. A look at how expressing our opinions can lead to conflict, and how we can resolve it.

A look at the problems of harassment and bullying on phones and mobiles with advice on what you can do to protect yourself and those around you

Taking a defamation case is a big undertaking in New Zealand and you will need to engage a lawyer. Civil processes under the Harmful Digital Communications Act will soon apply