Social networks like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and TikTok have the power to reach billions of people and make connections. But there's also a dark side rife with cyberbullying, hate speech or other abusive behavior that can have real-world consequences.
Young people who have been cyberbullied are twice as likely to harm themselves or attempt suicide, according to a 2018 study. One in three young people say they've been the target of cyberbullying, the study said.
YouTube content
You can report inappropriate content that goes against YouTube's safety policies.
Reporting a video, thumbnail, comment or a live chat message
To report any inappropriate content you see while using YouTube on your phone, tap on the three stacked dots and select Report. Select the reason you're reporting the content, like sexual content, violent, hateful, child abuse, and tap Report.
If you're using a desktop, click More and select Report. Select the reason you're reporting and click Report.
Reporting a channel
Go to the channel you want to report and select About. Tap or click on the flag and select the reason you're reporting the channel.
If you have a different reason for reporting that isn't on the list, you can report abuse to YouTube with your exact reason.
You can report a photo or post, a group or a message in Facebook Messenger. You can also alert Facebook if someone threatens you.
Reporting a photo or post
If you see an inappropriate photo or post that goes against Facebook's Community Standards, click or tap on Give feedback on this post.
Select from the list of options, like nudity, violence, harassment and more. Tap or click Send.
Reporting a group
Select the group you want to report. Tap or click the More button.
Select Give Feedback or Report Group.
Choose from the list of options of what's wrong with the group. Tap or click Send.
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Report users and groups on Facebook.
Reporting a message in Messenger app
If someone is harassing you in secret conversation in Messenger, tap on their name at the top.
Tap Block > Block on Messenger. You can also block them on Facebook from here.
Go back and tap Something's Wrong.
Select from the list of options, like harassment, suicide or self-injury, hate speech and more. Tap Send Feedback. The Facebook Help Team will receive the messages once you send your report.
Twitter accounts and tweets
You can report a tweet or an entire account.
Reporting a tweet
Tap or click the down-facing arrow icon on the Tweet.
Click or tap Report Tweet, then select It's abusive or harmful.
Choose from the options of why it's abusive or harmful. Some options include it's disrespectful or offensive, targeted harassment and directs hate at a group.
Reporting someone's account
On the person's profile, click or tap the three stacked dots icon.
Tap or click Report and select Their Tweets are abusive or hateful or Their profile info and/or images include abusive or hateful content.
Select the reasons why the user is being abusive or hateful. Some options are engaging in targeted harassment, threatening violence, encouraging suicide.
You can also report a Twitter user. Learn more about when you should report a tweet or profile.
Instagram posts, profiles, comments and messages
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If someone is cyberbullying you, let someone know.
Reporting a post, profile or story
On the post or profile, tap the three dots icon.
Tap Report then tap It's inappropriate and select a reason.
Reporting a comment
Tap the message bubble icon.
Swipe left over the inappropriate comment and tap the ! in the message bubble.
A message will appear asking why you're reporting the comment. Tap Abusive Content.
Select a reason why it's abusive. Some options are nudity, hate speech, violence and bullying.
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