• Harmful

  • By: SBS
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Harmful

By: SBS
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  • Some people spend years seeking answers to the questions; ‘Why did I do that to them?’ ‘Why did you do that to me?’ Bullying touches most of us at some point in our lives. Over six episodes, Harmful asks how we can better tackle this pervasive issue in our schools, workplaces and online. Hear personal testimonies that reveal what motivates bullies, what support victims need, and what it takes to heal. Hosted by Rae Johnston.
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Episodes
  • ‘I never thought I would be a victim’: How one woman is fighting against cyberbullying

    ‘I never thought I would be a victim’: How one woman is fighting against cyberbullying
    Aug 31 2022
    Farah owns a small shop in Victoria and runs two online businesses. She is well connected with her community and has many followers. During Australia's COVID-19 lockdowns Farah was targeted on social media. She spent almost a year trying to protect herself and her loved ones from an online perpetrator. In this episode of ‘Harmful’, we share one of many stories about lockdown cyberbullying.
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    22 mins
  • 'We couldn’t save him': The impact of cyberbullying on an entire community

    'We couldn’t save him': The impact of cyberbullying on an entire community
    Aug 24 2022
    In this episode of ‘Harmful’, we’re telling the story of Allem Halkic. Allem was taunted and threatened online through social media posts and text messages before he ended his life. His death came as a huge shock to his family and loved ones. Allem was the first cyberbullying victim in Australia to be recognised as a victim of crime in the Melbourne courts. His story highlights the devastating impact that cyberbullying can have on individuals and entire communities.
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    24 mins
  • ‘My hands were full of her hair’: How I became a bully

    ‘My hands were full of her hair’: How I became a bully
    Aug 17 2022
    Lucia's story with bullying began in high school. After being briefly bullied herself, she made a vow to never let anyone bully her or her friends again. Lucia would strike first. In this episode of Harmful, we explore why people become bullies. By understanding the motives behind bullying behaviours, we can shift our focus towards finding solutions.
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    17 mins

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