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How can social media be used to incite violence between gangs?
Members of gangs may use social media to post threats or taunts to rival gangs.
What is ‘drill’ music, how is it shared online and is it linked to gang violence?
‘Drill’ is a form of music that originated in Chicago and has become popular in UK.

How can I talk to teenagers about this?
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What advice can I give to young people?
The following advice is based on what young people have told us through focus groups and a youth survey of over 1500 respondents.

Know IT All Secondary Toolkits
Know IT All Secondary Toolkits contain a wide range of e-safety resources for secondary school pupils.

Professional reputation
A guide for educators about your personal use of social networks; keeping you, the young people you work with, and your job safe

Sexting -"Just send it"
This lesson and accompanying film explores the issue of sexting.

Teachers and professionals resource sheet
An information sheet for teachers and professionals signposting to useful online safety websites, organisations and resources.
Impact of online sexual harassment
Online sexual harassment can make victims feel a range of emotions, from threatened to shamed, or blamed and guilty. Each experience is unique to the individual, depending on the circumstances of the harassment.
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