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Netsafe is issuing warnings to schools and parents after a disturbing video was shared on social media.
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The video is about suicide.
A TikTok spokesperson said Sunday night US time that the clips were streamed live on Facebook and circulated on other platforms, including TikTok.
“Our systems have automatically detected and flagged these clips for violating our policies against content that displays, praises, glorifies or promotes suicide,” the spokesperson said.
“We are banning accounts that repeatedly attempt to upload clips and we thank our community members who have reported the content and warned others not to view, participate in or share such videos on any platform out of respect for the person and their family.
“If someone in our community is struggling with thoughts of suicide or is concerned about someone who is, we encourage them to seek support and provide access to hotlines directly from our app and in our safety center.”
Netsafe CEO Martin Cocker said his staff were working directly with social media companies.
“Netsafe has very good relationships with the major social media platforms,” he said.
“As New Zealanders report disturbing content they find, we then work with those platforms to get them to recognize and remove it.”
His organization had received seven reports on the matter since it came to the attention of staff yesterday.
Netsafe was sending information to interested schools.
The executive director of the Mental Health Foundation, Shaun Robertson, said the video could cause distress.
“As may have been widely seen, the foundation has decided to speak up and ask parents, caregivers and others who support youth to take proactive steps to control youth and anyone who may be at risk of suicide.
“It is up to us to bridge the gaps between the adults and the Rangatahi and make sure that we are there to help,” Robinson said.
“Social media can be very positive for many young people, banning it is not the answer. We need to ensure that young people feel they can safely talk to the adults in their lives about distressing things they have seen or heard without fear of punishment. or lose access to social networks. “
Chief Censor David Shanks said parents should be careful what their children see.
“This is a good opportunity for parents to communicate with their children about things they may have seen, not just videos, but to connect with them about things they may have seen or even heard people talking about that could be disturbing. or annoying for them. “
Netsafe’s advice on dealing with disruptive content can be found here.
Where to get help:
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Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865/0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about suicide or for those who are worried about their family or friends.
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (24/7) or text message 4202
Samaritans: 0800726666 (24/7)
Youth Hotline: 0800 376 633 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) or send a free text message to 234 (8 am to 12 am), or send an email to [email protected]
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Kidsline (from 5 to 18 years old): 0800 543 754 (24/7)
Rural Support Trust Helpline: 0800787254
Health line: 0800 611 116
Rainbow Youth: (09) 376 4155
If it is an emergency and you feel that you or someone else is at risk, call 111.
