Let’s talk about online dating safety tips – SAAM

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and this year’s campaign center arounds “Building Safe Online Spaces Together”. Technology is the leading connection we have with romantic partners, family, friends, and co-workers, and strangers. There are times that during online interactions, one may experience cyberbullying, sexual abuse, exploitation, and stalking. Click on the links below to learn more about how you can practice digital consent, intervene when there is harmful content or behaviors, and promote online platforms that are safe and respectful.

Online Dating and Dating App Safety Tips (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

What is Online Sexual Abuse (National Sexual Violence Resource Center)

What you need to know about Romance Scams (Federal Trade Commission)