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Surge in teens seeking online help over sexting, cyberbullying during COVID lockdown
More teenagers are seeking online help over sexting and cyberbullying, with online searches on the issues increasing by 55 per cent and 39 per cent respectively since the pandemic began, according to new figures.
Key points:
- COVID-19 sees a surge of website traffic to Kids Helpline pages on sexting and cyberbullying
- Record increases in inappropriate online content, cyberbullying and image-based abuse have been reported to the Office of eSafety
- An expert says parents and carers need to set new guidelines around internet and technology at home
National counselling service Kids Helpline compared the number of searches for ‘sexting’ and ‘cyberbullying’ on its website by teens aged 13 to 18 last year, with online enquiries over the same time…
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