Bullying, harassment and sexual harm
Protection from harmful behaviour in person or online
What this chapter covers
- Overview
- Getting protection under the Harassment Act
Getting a Restraining Order from the District Court, including the kinds of behaviour that can be “harassment,” how Restraining Orders will help, how to apply and what happens if the other person breaches the Restraining Order - Going to the police: When the criminal law can help with harassment
When serious harassment or bullying becomes a crime, including “criminal harassment” and causing harm through “digital communications” (Harmful Digital Communications Act); and other crimes like encouraging suicide - Cyberbullying: Protections against online/digital harassment
Rules in the Harmful Digital Communications Act, including the complaints agency, how to go to the District Court to get an order for online/digital harassment, and the guidelines the Act has established for online/digital behaviour - Sexual Harm
Explanations of different sexual offences, consent, what to do if you’ve experienced sexual harm (in person or online), and what happens if you report a sexual offence to the police - Where to go for more support
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