A powerful comprehensive guide to spotting responding to and proactively defending yourself
from online abuse - and learning how to be a good ally to those experiencing it. 'The
need-to-know must-have and barrier breaking book on fighting online abuse that everyone must
have a copy of' Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu 'A book written from the front line of life online -
heartfelt heart-breaking practical brilliant' Richard Curtis
______________________________________ Digital spaces are a positive force for change
connection and community but left unregulated they are not always safe. Globally women are
27 times more likely than men to be harassed online. Black women are 84% more likely to face
online harassment than white. There has been a 71% rise in online disability abuse and 78% of
LGBTQ+ people have experienced hate speech online. How to Stay Safe Online is an urgent
necessary digital self-care tool from leading activist for online equality Seyi Akiwowo. With a
blend of practical advice Seyi's personal experiences and interviews with Jameela Jamil Hera
Hussain Laura Bates and Yassmin Abdel-Magied this book will: * Provide practical tips on how
to confidently navigate online spaces * Equip you with a range of responses to online abuse and
how to effectively report * Teach you how to set boundaries and use the internet as a force for
good * Empower friends teachers and parents to help victims * Help you create your own digital
self-care plan This will be the go-to guide to developing resilience greater compassion for
others and authentic allyship online. ______________________________________ 'Seyi Akiwowo's
work to make the online world safer especially for Black women is not only powerful it's
necessary' Nova Reid 'This helpful book is a crucial companion' Emma Gannon 'No one should be
using the internet without having read this book' Alex Holder 'Accessible empowering and
potentially life-changing [...] everyone should read' Laura Bates 'Seyi is one of the most
important voices of our generation [...] I hope this book gets added to the national
curriculum' Poppy Jamie
