In a revolutionary move against cyberbullying among young people in France, Instagram announced on Thursday the introduction of a ‘safety button’ that allows users to call the emergency line directly, a world first.
People reporting harassment They will have access to a phone call button that will connect them with psychologists and lawyers to 3018, the national assistance number for victims of digital violence in France.
The private organization e-Enfance, which is the supporter of this initiative, considers the direct call button to be a long-awaited effective tool.
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“We have been advocating for a security button for years, we have also requested it at the European level (…) It took us a while to understand, but we are happy that direct access has been integrated,” he said. Justine Atlan, general manager of e-Kids.
Seamlessly integrated into the app, this direct search feature It will allow young victims to receive immediate and tailored support after making a complaint. Atlan emphasized.
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Although TikTok, the popular youth platform, does not have a direct search button, people who report incidents will be given a link to the 3018 service’s website.
A recent survey for e-Enfance found that: A quarter of French families have faced the problem of cyberbullying towards minors, 15% of primary school students and 25% to 27% of secondary school students have faced such situations.
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To combat this phenomenon, the French government introduced a series of measures at the end of September, ranging from systematic reporting of harassment cases to a desire to exclude abusive students from social networks.
In France, 86% of young people aged 8 to 18 (67% of primary school children and more than 90% of secondary school children) use social media, and combating cyberbullying has become a critical concern.
*This content was rewritten with the help of artificial intelligence, based on information from El Comercio de Perú and AFP. Reviewed by journalist and editor.
Source: Exame
