Racism, hate and a new online tool to help young people
The Young & eSafe online tool Source: (supplied photo)
New government research shows more than half of Australians between ages 12 and 17 have witnessed racist or hateful comments about cultural or religious groups online. And amid the pending postal vote on same-sex marriage, the research shows young LGBTI* people are also particular targets of online hate. The results have led to new online resources developed by young people to help them cope. Peggy Giakoumelos reports.
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