Teen Survivor Launches ‘Behind Our Screens’ to Confront Online Abuse Culture

Advocacy Against Online Abuse

Roxy Longworth, who experienced online exploitation at the age of 13, has launched the “Behind Our Screens” website. This platform allows teenagers to share anonymous accounts of online abuse, aiming to shed light on the challenges young people face in digital spaces. Longworth emphasises the need for educational approaches that prioritises empathy and understanding over shame-based messaging.

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