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Three in five youngsters 'have received abuse' via smartphone

A report looking at how young people aged 13-25 engage on their smartphones has found 62 per cent have been sent abuse via a social media app - and most never report it.

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'Concern' over smartphone habits of youngsters

The founder of an anti-bullying charity says a report into young people's smartphone habits has "unearthed huge areas of concern".

Ditch the Label's Wireless Report surveyed 2,732 young people aged 13-25.

The survey has unearthed some striking statistics and huge areas of concern regarding the safeguarding and wellbeing of young people.

We are particularly concerned about the amount of young people who are not reporting the abuse that they have received through fears that it isn't going to be taken seriously.

There is also a big issue with the unauthorised distribution of sexually explicit images, which we have linked to some very severe health and welfare consequences for those who have had their private images shared.

– Liam Hackett, Founder and CEO of Ditch the Label
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