: Experts call for updated school policies to include deepfake education and digital citizenship training for both students and families.
: Digital tools are increasingly used for the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, often referred to as image-based abuse.
: Social media can adversely impact the critical brain development phase for those aged 10 to 19, particularly in areas controlling emotions and impulses.
: The Texas Youth Helpline (1-800-989-6884) is one of many local resources available for youth experiencing online abuse or personal crises.
: In Ohio, a 2025 report revealed that 28% of high school girls and 51% of middle school girls reported being bullied online. Almost 60% of adolescent girls have been approached by strangers on social media in ways that made them feel uneasy.
Organizations and government agencies provide guidelines for reporting and prevention: