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Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and more have made admirable attempts to police the posting of violent content. However, with millions of users worldwide there are significant limitations to these capabilities. There are things each of us can do to be more responsible, attentive internet users. Online spaces for those in need can be safe, helpful and more importantly pose an opportunity for intervention. Here are some resources available for anyone who might be struggling, or for anyone who wants to make a difference.
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Click the links below to find out how to report a post:
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You Are Now Live
WATCH LIVE: Live video has become a major part of our lives. But when it comes to livestream violence, how can we be better users and viewers? Join Ben Tobias, Clay Calvert and Meggen Sixbey for a...
We've talked a lot. Now we want to hear from you.
It's true that people love going live, and there are great ways we can use this technology to help spread valuable information. Tell us how you use live video and what it means to you. Have you ever come across anything that upset you? Or have your experiences been largely positive? What do you think the greatest benefits are to livestreaming and how can we be more responsible broadcasters? Follow the steps below and tell us how you go live.
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1. Go live and tell us what you learned. Use the hashtag #YouAreNowLive
2. Share this series with your friends and family. 3. Let's talk about it. How has livestreaming affected you? |
Meet the Team
Meet the team of University of Florida Pro Master's students responsible for this project.
Sara Girard
Sara is an award-winning multimedia journalist. Her greatest passion is investigative storytelling. After graduating in August 2018, she hopes to continue working in local news where she can tell meaningful stories while connecting with the community. You can find more of Sara's work at SaraGirardNews.com.
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Rachel Mann
Rachel is a videographer and multimedia communications specialist. As a lover of travel and storytelling, Rachel produces videos with a human focus through a global lens. She hopes to enter nonfiction production and create videos that are both informative and moving. See her work at RachelLeighMann.com.
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Aaron Zeiler
Aaron enjoys exploring the intersection of research and storytelling. He wants to use it to drive social change. Upon graduation, Aaron hopes to work in public health communication, focusing on health disparities in the United States. Read more about Aaron's work on his website AaronJZeiler.com.
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