Take Control - Report Problems

Lots of websites allow their users to upload photographs and videos or even write blogs. However, they don't check that everything uploaded to their site is appropriate to be made public. Responsible websites provide ways for their users to report things such as pornography, bullying content, or other offensive material.

You can take control, by not putting up with offensive content on your favourite site by reporting it when you come across it.

Step 1: Report to the website

If something is posted on a website that is intended to be hurtful or offensive to someone, your first step should be to contact the owners of the website and get it removed. If this doesn't have any effect move on to step 2. Click on the links to report content on: Bebo , My Space,  Piczo,  You Tube, or Flickr.

Step 2: Report Serious Issues

Serious incidents that could be illegal should be reported to either the Gardaí or the Hotline. Illlegal issues include someone making inappropriate sexual suggestions, racist remarks, or persistent bullying.

These incidents can be reported anonymously to http://www.hotline.ie – all reports are taken very seriously and passed on to the Gardaí when appropriate.

Talk to Someone

Talking to your parents, friends, or someone you trust is usually the first step in dealing with any issue. In the case of school related bullying messages you should also talk to a teacher or guidance counsellor about it.

If you have had an experience that you think could be helped by talking to someone, you can . Visit ChildlineOnline. People write in for a lot of different reasons.

If you have problems relating to issues such as bullying or simply no one to talk to,  by texting the word “TALK” to 50101 you can  get intouch with someone who can help.  The service is totally confidential; you will remain in control at all times.

If you need to speak to someone straight away please call Childline on 1800 66 66 66. The phone service is still the quickest way to talk to Childline. To go to Childline Online click here>>> Childline logo Online Logo