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• Video streaming, available through platforms like Facebook Live, allows users to share events as they happen. They have been used to record assaults and other types of crime. They offer a raw look at what happened and have been used in the media. They can also be used as evidence in court.

• Following victimisation, victims/survivors and their family members should be very cautious about what they post in social media spaces. It is recommended to restrict privacy settings and to refrain from posting personal details or location. Family members may wish to check with a particular social media application to see how to secure or close down their loved one’s accounts.

• Anyone Can Publish. The internet allows people to anonymously post harmful comments, videos, and pictures. This can impact victims by having sensitive or previously undisclosed information about the victim or the offender released. Family members and friends may also learn about important or sensitive information through online sources before victims get a chance to inform them.