Where to Report and Find Support for Online Abuse

euniceanteh
Nov 15
4 min read

No one should face online abuse alone. Online abuse can leave you feeling powerless, anxious, and alone but you are not alone, and help is available.

Whether you’ve experienced harassment, image-based abuse, threats, or any form of digital harm, it’s important to know that there are organizations and tools dedicated to helping you report abuse, protect your privacy, and get emotional or legal support.

We have put together a mini-directory of global and local resources where you can report abuse, learn your rights, and get both emotional and legal support - so you know where to turn when you need it most.

Worldwide / Global /Regional Support

Take Back The Tech - A global campaign that offers resources, stories, and strategies to fight tech-based violence against women and girls.

Cyber Civil Rights Initiative (CCRI) - Global support for victims of image-based abuse (e.g., revenge porn) with legal, emotional, and tech assistance.

GenderIT.org - A feminist digital rights platform that highlights online gender-based violence and provides research and advocacy tools.

Safe Online - Creating a safer digital environment for children, empowering communities with knowledge, and providing resources to combat online abuse.

Amnesty Tech - Advocacy for tech companies to address online abuse includes research and digital rights resources.

Digital Defenders Partnership - Emergency digital security support for activists and journalists facing online threats.

Access Now (Digital Security Helpline) - 24/7 digital safety advice for civil society, journalists, and at-risk individuals.

United States

National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7) - Includes support for tech-based abuse, stalking, and coercive control. (1-800-799-SAFE)

Without My Consent - Legal and safety tools to respond to online privacy violations like doxxing, stalking, and image-based abuse.

Online SOS/Pen America (Online Harassment Field Manual) - Self-defense strategies for people facing online harassment — worldwide support.

StopBullying.gov - Report to law enforcement cyberbullying involving threats, stalking, or child pornography.

Internet Crime Complaint Center - central hub for reporting cyber-enabled crime.

United Kingdom

Action Fraud - Report fraud and cybercrime online or by calling 0300 123 2040.

Get Safe Online - Providing free, impartial internet safety advice to help keep you and your family safe online.

The Cyber Helpline - Offers free, expert help for victims of cybercrime and online harm.

NSPCC - Offers guidance for keeping children safe online.

Revenge Porn Helpline - Free and confidential support for adults in the UK facing intimate image abuse.

National Stalking Helpline (Suzy Lamplugh Trust) - Helps with online stalking and tech surveillance.

Canada

NeedHelpNow.ca - Resource for youth facing online image exploitation and bullying. Offers steps to remove content.

Cybertip.ca - Canada’s tipline for reporting online child exploitation and abuse.

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) - Whether you are a victim or a witness, you can report a fraud or cybercrime online.

Get Cyber Safe - A national public awareness campaign created to inform Canadians about cyber security and the simple steps they can take to protect themselves online.

Ghana

Cyber Security Authority - report cyber abuse in Ghana. Dial: 292 for immediate assistance. Whatsapp: 0501603111

Ghana Police Service - The Cyber Crime Unit role as detection and investigations of crimes whereby digital device(s), network(s), other telecommunication device(s) or the internet space is/are the target(s), or the means used. Email: cybercrime.reports@police.gov.gh.

IWF Ghana Reporting Portal - make a report on seeing images and videos of child sexual abuse

Nigeria

Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) - Premier authority on cybercrime prevention and enforcement, dedicated to safeguarding digital spaces and protecting citizens from online criminal activities.

Scamwatch Nigeria - Deliver a coordinated awareness campaign against Scams and CyberCrime.

ACSAI Nigeria - Women-led, registered non-profit organization in Nigeria dedicated to using the power of communication and technology to combat sexual violence both online and offline.

Kenya

KE-CIRT (Kenya Computer Incident Response Team) - Report cyber threats and child online abuse incident

Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) - make complaints for investigations. email: director@dci.go.ke.

Australia

eSafety Commissioner - Leading global model allows direct reporting of cyberbullying, image-based abuse, deepfakes, and more. Provides removal assistance.

1800RESPECT (24/7) - Confidential support for online gender-based violence and abuse. Call: 1800 737 732

India

Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (Gov. of India) - File complaints about cyberbullying, stalking, impersonation, and digital harassment.

Red Dot Foundation (Safecity) - Collects and maps stories of sexual harassment in public and online spaces.

Tips When Reaching Out

Save evidence
Take screenshots, copy links, and save messages or emails.
Explain the situation in simple terms: who, what, where, and when.
This helps friends, support workers, or authorities understand how to help you.
Remember: You’re Not Alone
Many people go through this and you don’t have to face it by yourself.
There are support groups, hotlines, and online tools available to guide you.