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  • Post category:Behaviour / Bullying/abuse / Online safety
  • Post published:December 8, 2014

Blackmail is when somebody uses threats or pressure to try and make somebody do what they want. Trying to manipulate someone in this way is wrong and it is not your fault. You might think that they have all the control in this situation, but they don’t.

Source: Sexting | Online and Mobile Safety @ ChildLine

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