'We couldn’t save him': The impact of cyberbullying on an entire community

08/24/22 • 24 min

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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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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