{"id":1993,"date":"2024-02-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/?p=1993"},"modified":"2024-02-22T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T00:00:00","slug":"how-to-prevent-online-harassment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/online-harassment\/how-to-prevent-online-harassment\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Online Harassment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Unfortunately, harassment has become a common occurrence online. With the anonymity of the internet, some people feel that they can say or do anything without any consequences. However, there are steps that you can take to prevent online harassment. In this blog, we will offer some tips on how to prevent online harassment and how you can protect yourself from <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Troll_(slang)\">internet trolls<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2004 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-prevent-online-harassment-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to Prevent Online Harassment\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-prevent-online-harassment-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-prevent-online-harassment-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-prevent-online-harassment-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-prevent-online-harassment-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-prevent-online-harassment-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-prevent-online-harassment-1-148x148.jpg 148w, https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-prevent-online-harassment-1-296x296.jpg 296w, https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-prevent-online-harassment-1-512x512.jpg 512w, https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-prevent-online-harassment-1-920x920.jpg 920w, https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-prevent-online-harassment-1-55x55.jpg 55w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_way_to_deal_with_internet_bullying\"><\/span>What is the best way to deal with internet bullying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Being bullied is hard to deal with, whether it\u2019s in person or online. If you\u2019re being cyberbullied, it can be tough to know what to do or where to turn.<\/p>\n<p>Often, victims of online bullying or harassment try to hide the abuse due to shame, fear, or even embarrassment. When dealing with cyberbullying, it is essential to have a support system in place. It can be helpful to talk to someone about what you&#8217;re going through so that you don&#8217;t feel like you&#8217;re facing it alone. Talk to a parent, teacher, counselor, or friend who can offer support and help you come up with a plan for dealing with the situation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/online-harassment\/can-you-file-harassment-charges-online\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1959 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/can-you-file-harassment-charges-online.jpg\" alt=\"Can You File Harassment Charges Online\" width=\"736\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/can-you-file-harassment-charges-online.jpg 736w, https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/can-you-file-harassment-charges-online-150x31.jpg 150w, https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/can-you-file-harassment-charges-online-300x61.jpg 300w, https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/can-you-file-harassment-charges-online-512x104.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_possible_to_sue_people_for_online_harassment\"><\/span>Is it possible to sue people for online harassment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In order for something to be considered harassment, it generally has to rise to the level of a civil matter. This means that the behavior in question must be severe enough to cause emotional distress or some other type of harm. Additionally, the person engaging in the harassing behavior must know (or should reasonably know) that their actions are causing distress. Courts have generally held that name-calling, profanity, and insults \u2014 even when delivered repeatedly and over a long period of time \u2014 are not enough to meet this standard. However, if the behavior rises to the level of threats, sexual harassment, or stalking, it may be considered online harassment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Prevent_Online_Harassment\"><\/span>How To Prevent Online Harassment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When people online radiate negativity and wish to cast hate on others, it&#8217;s hard to know how to prevent online harassment. However, there are things you can do to lessen the blow if you are ever <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/harassment\">faced with online harassment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Keep_Your_Personal_Information_Private\"><\/span>1) Keep Your Personal Information Private<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the easiest ways to prevent online harassment is to keep your personal information private. This includes your home address, phone number, email address, and social media accounts. Be very selective about who you give this information to and don\u2019t post it publicly anywhere.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Dont_Respond_to_trolls\"><\/span>2) Don\u2019t Respond to trolls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Trolls are people who deliberately provoke others to get a reaction out of them. The best way to deal with a troll is to ignore them. Don\u2019t engage with them or respond to their provocations. This will only incite them further and give them the attention they crave.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Block_and_report_abusive_users\"><\/span>3) Block and report abusive users<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If someone is harassing you online, block them and report their behavior to the site administrator. Most social media sites have policies against abuse and harassment and will take action if users violate these policies.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/online-harassment\/how-to-stop-facebook-stalking\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1989 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-stop-facebook-stalking.jpg\" alt=\"How to Stop Facebook Stalking\" width=\"736\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-stop-facebook-stalking.jpg 736w, https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-stop-facebook-stalking-150x31.jpg 150w, https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-stop-facebook-stalking-300x61.jpg 300w, https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-stop-facebook-stalking-512x104.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Save_evidence_of_the_abuse\"><\/span>4) Save evidence of the abuse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are being harassed online, it\u2019s important to save evidence of the abuse in case you need it later on. Take screenshots or copy and paste abusive messages into a document so that you have a record of what happened. This evidence can be helpful if you decide to take legal action against your harasser and obtain a restraining order against them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/online-harassment\/how-to-respond-to-online-harassment\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1829 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/how-to-respond-to-online-harassment.jpg\" alt=\"How To Respond to Online Harassment\" width=\"736\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/how-to-respond-to-online-harassment.jpg 736w, https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/how-to-respond-to-online-harassment-150x31.jpg 150w, https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/how-to-respond-to-online-harassment-300x61.jpg 300w, https:\/\/digitalinvestigation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/how-to-respond-to-online-harassment-512x104.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusions\"><\/span>Conclusions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No one deserves to be subjected to online harassment. If you are being harassed online, know that there are options available to you and that you can take legal action against your harasser. Now that you have a general idea of how to prevent online harassment, do not be afraid to reach out for help! Don\u2019t let your harasser silence you, fight back today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Unfortunately, harassment has become a common occurrence online. 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