Students involved with online incidents at school may have experienced harm or they may be exhibiting harmful behaviours to themselves or others. Follow-up support is important to prevent further harms or online incidents occurring.
There are a range of organisations you can reach out to for additional help and support:
- OutLine is a Rainbow mental health organisation providing all-ages support services across Aotearoa. Free call 0800 688 5463 between 6pm-9pm for support or contact details for organisations supporting rainbow young people.
- BeThere provides information and resources for rainbow young people and their families, including rainbow support groups.
- Hohou Te Rongo Kahukura provides resources for rainbow people of all ages focused on healthy relationships, consent and seeking help.
- Kids and Gender Toolbox is a resource for families to support their Rainbow children and young people. Research shows that safe and welcoming families reduce negative outcomes associated with isolation, including online harm.
Research
Hohou Te Rongo Kahukura research highlights the importance of the Internet for rainbow youth to reduce feelings of isolation by connecting with others who support their identities. Online material on consent and healthy relationships is actively sought out by rainbow young people.