Now, more than ever, we must SCREEN Hate to protect teens and young adults online.
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In the past few years, our teens and young adults’ screen time has soared. Millions of messages are coming at them, including hate-based rhetoric designed to look like harmless internet activity. It’s not a matter of if they will find hate online – it’s a matter of when. Trusting that your family’s values will protect them is not enough. It’s our job to help teens and young adults screen for hateful activity online and seek help when needed.
Now, more than ever, we must SCREEN Hate to protect teens and young adults online.
View National Findings Report
In the past few years, our teens and young adults’ screen time has soared. Millions of messages are coming at them, including hate-based rhetoric designed to look like harmless internet activity. It’s not a matter of if they will find hate online – it’s a matter of when. Trusting that your family’s values will protect them is not enough. It’s our job to help teens and young adults screen for hateful activity online and seek help when needed.
S.C.R.E.E.N. HATE
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tart a conversation with teens and young adults in your life
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reate an environment where they feel comfortable sharing
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emind them that hate-based violence is wrong
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ngage when they talk about games, videos or social media
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nlist the help of a professional if you think your teen or young adult is at risk
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ever ignore a threat of violence
Here’s What You Can Do
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Prepare
Educate yourself on the technology they’re using. Get to know the platforms.
Talk
Start the conversation early and engage often.
Prevent
Stay alert to what teens and young adults are doing online and informed on the issue of hate-based violence.
Seek Help
Act if anything makes you feel uncomfortable.