Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-241).
Contents:
Introduction -- Chapter One: Why this book shouldn't need to exist -- Chapter Two: My story -- one of millions more -- Chapter Three: How to define online abuse -- Chapter Four: Who are the key players in online abuse, and what can they do differently? -- Chapter Five: Building your digital self-care toolkit -- Chapter Six: Stepping up your digital security and self-defence -- Chapter Seven: Collective digital self-care and allyship -- Chapter Eight: Mistakes and reflections -- what my journey so far has taught me -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Resources.
Summary:
"A powerful, comprehensive guide for digital self-care and allyship from one of our leading activists for online equality, Seyi Akiwowo. Digital spaces are a positive force for change, connection and community, but left unregulated, they are not always safe. Globally, women are 27 times more likely than men to be harassed online. This is worse for Black women who are 84% more likely to face online abuse than white women. There has been a 71% rise in online disability abuse and 78% of LGBTQ people have experienced hate speech online. How to Stay Safe Online will teach you how to spot, respond to and proactively defend yourself from online abuse and learn how to be a good ally to those experiencing it. An urgent and necessary digital self-care tool, this book will help you to support victims and empower friends, teachers, parents and willing allies to help make online spaces safer. With a blend of practical advice, Seyi's personal experiences and interviews, How to Stay Safe Online will: Provide practical tips on how to confidently navigate online spaces; Equip you with a range of responses to online abuse and how to effectively report; Teach you how to set boundaries and use the internet as a force for good; Help you create your own digital self-care plan; Provide information for employers, the media, parents, teachers, tech companies and government on their role in online safety and easy recommendations"--Publisher's description.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.