Online harassment occurs most often on social media, but strikes in other places, too

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February 16, 2021

Online harassment occurs most often on social media, but strikes in other places, too

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Online harassment occurs most often on social media, but strikes in other places, too

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Online harassment occurs most often on social media, but strikes in other places, too
Social media sites are the most commonly reported location for people’s most recent online harassment encounter, regardless of the type of behavior
More severe forms of harassment are more likely to happen in some online venues, including online dating sites and personal email accounts

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