Online Violence

• Discord tops social media platforms utilized for attacks on girls, data shows

  From 2022 to 2025, reports of extreme online violence rose sharply, with girls making up 84 per cent of victims, mostly teens, the Canadian Centre for Child Protection says.

  Crime

  Jan 21
  
• 2 charged after uttering threats with gun on FaceTime chat: Lindsay police

  The complainant called police after engaging in a FaceTime conversation with acquaintances who allegedly made threats while displaying a firearm.

  Crime

  Mar 3, 2023
  
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• Documentary by two Quebec filmmakers exposes horror of online violence against women

  The goal of the documentary called 'Backlash: Misogyny in the Digital Age' is to bring awareness to online misogyny and provide a voice for victims, filmmakers say.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2023
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• Experts divided on threat of violence as incel attacks grow in Canada

  Incels are predominantly young heterosexual men who feel they are unable to attract romantic partners because of their looks or social status, says a think-tank Moonshot CVE.

  Canada

  Mar 27, 2022
• Anyone can be an internet troll under the right circumstances – even you: study

  Researchers found that certain circumstances – not personality traits – are more likely to influence what type of comments people post.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 8, 2017
• Anonymous ‘After School’ app sparking cyberbullying concerns in U.S. schools

  Yet another teen-oriented anonymous social media app is making headlines in the U.S. as parents and teachers express concerns over cyberbullying and violent threats.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 10, 2015