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Extent of online abuse of teachers in South West revealed

 

It's been revealed that more than a third of teachers and professionals working with young people in the South West have been abused online.

A Professor at Plymouth University surveyed 3 hundred and 60 teachers between January and March this year ...

who reported allegations of violence or sexual misconduct, blogs and chatroom conversations questioning their abilities, name calling and in some cases violent threats.

The results have prompted a new helpline to be set up in Exeter for those working with children in the region to get advice about online abuse.

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