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YOU ARE NOT ALONE

If you or someone you know is experiencing cyberbullying, harassment, threats, emotional distress, or thoughts of self-harm, support is available. Seeking help is a sign of strength.

Call 911 Call or Text 988

Before You Report

Before reporting on any platform

  • Take screenshots of messages, comments, photos, videos, usernames, and profiles.
  • Save dates and times if possible.
  • Do not engage in arguments or retaliation.
  • Block the account if it is safe to do so.
  • Tell a trusted adult, parent, teacher, counselor, or administrator if you are a minor.

How to Report

Platform-by-Platform Guide

Select a platform to expand the reporting steps.

Report a Post

  1. Tap the three dots (…) in the top right corner of the post.
  2. Select "Report."
  3. Choose "Bullying or Harassment."
  4. Follow the prompts and submit.

Report a Comment

  1. Swipe left on the comment.
  2. Tap the exclamation mark icon.
  3. Select "Report Comment."
  4. Choose "Bullying or Harassment."

Report a Profile

  1. Visit the profile.
  2. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner.
  3. Select "Report."
  4. Choose the reason and submit.

Block an Account

  1. Visit the profile.
  2. Tap the three dots.
  3. Select "Block" and confirm.

💡 Tip: Turn your account to Private if harassment continues.

Report a Video

  1. Press and hold the video.
  2. Tap "Report."
  3. Select "Bullying and Harassment."
  4. Follow the prompts.

Report a Comment

  1. Press and hold the comment.
  2. Select "Report."
  3. Choose "Bullying and Harassment."

Report an Account

  1. Open the user's profile.
  2. Tap the Share Arrow.
  3. Select "Report."
  4. Choose the appropriate reason and submit.

Block an Account

  1. Open the profile.
  2. Tap Share.
  3. Select "Block" and confirm.

💡 Tip: Use TikTok's Comment Filters to automatically remove offensive comments.

Report a User

  1. Press and hold the user's name.
  2. Select "Manage Friendship."
  3. Tap "Report."
  4. Choose the reason and submit.

Report a Story

  1. Press and hold the Story.
  2. Tap "Report Snap."
  3. Select the reason and submit.

Block a User

  1. Press and hold the user's name.
  2. Select "Manage Friendship."
  3. Tap "Block."

💡 Tip: Review your privacy settings and limit who can contact you.

When to Report to Your School

  • Threats are made
  • Safety is involved
  • Learning is disrupted
  • Harassment continues
  • Explicit images are shared
  • Students are being targeted repeatedly

Hawaiʻi DOE — Speak Now Reporting App

Students can submit anonymous reports regarding: bullying, cyberbullying, harassment, threats, and school safety concerns.

Report Through Your School

  1. Save screenshots and evidence.
  2. Contact a teacher, counselor, vice principal, or principal.
  3. Share all evidence.
  4. Request documentation of the report.
  5. Follow up if the behavior continues.

Support By Age Group

Resources for every stage of life

Keiki

Ages 0–11

Common Challenges

Online gaming bullyingMean messagesGroup exclusionEmbarrassing photos

Resources

Teens

Ages 12–17

Common Challenges

CyberbullyingSocial media harassmentFake accountsOnline threatsSextortion

Resources

Young Adults

Ages 18–25

Common Challenges

College cyberbullyingRevenge postingDoxxingRelationship abuse

Resources

Adults

Ages 26–64

Common Challenges

Workplace cyberbullyingReputation attacksOnline stalking

Resources

Kūpuna

Ages 65+

Common Challenges

Online scamsFinancial exploitationIdentity theft

Resources

When to Report to Law Enforcement

Report immediately if cyberbullying includes:

Threats of violenceSexual exploitationSextortionChild sexual abuse materialStalkingHuman traffickingDoxxingHate crimesExtortionEncouraging self-harm or suicide
Call 911 — Immediate Danger

When to Seek Crisis Support

Call or Text 988 if someone is thinking about suicide, self-harming, experiencing severe emotional distress, or feeling hopeless or unsafe.

Call or Text 988 Text HOME to 741741

Crisis Resources

Complete Resource Directory

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or Text 988

24/7 confidential support

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741

24/7 confidential

Hawaiʻi CARES

988 | 808-832-3100 (Oʻahu)

Neighbor Islands: 1-800-753-6879

The Trevor Project

1-866-488-7386

Text START to 678678 — LGBTQ+ Youth

NAMI HelpLine

1-800-950-6264

Adults & young adults

Natl. Center for Missing & Exploited Children

1-800-843-5678

Keiki & teen sections

Sex Abuse Treatment Center (HI)

808-524-7273

Toll free: 1-800-690-6200

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-422-4453

Call or Text, 24/7

FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center

ic3.gov

Cybercrime reporting

National Elder Fraud Hotline

833-372-8311

Kūpuna protection

Makaʻio Aloha Foundation

info@makaiofoundation.org

makaiofoundation.org

For Parents & Caregivers

Supporting your child

For Educators

School & classroom resources

Reporting is not being dramatic. Reporting is not getting someone in trouble. Reporting is taking action to protect yourself and others. If something feels wrong, trust yourself and reach out for help. You deserve to feel safe online and in your community.

— Makaʻio Aloha Foundation  ✦  Seeing. Guiding. Uplifting.

You are not alone.

At Makaʻio Aloha Foundation, we believe healing happens through connection, culture, community, and aloha. You are not defined by a comment, a post, a rumor, a screenshot, or a painful moment online. You matter. You belong. You are worthy of support. Help is available, and you do not have to face it alone.

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