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Online abuse: Sheffield student joins police campaign

Ms Barnett said online abuse needed to be discussed more so people understood the impact.

“I think people recognise these behaviours when they take place in the street or in a nightclub,” she said.

“Threatening to sexually assault someone is a crime and I think we all accept that.

“It is no less serious when it is taking place online so I think we need to get that message across.”

A survey by the charity Refuge found that 36% of women in the UK have experienced online abuse or harassment on social media or another online platform.

Renee said she hoped to see more people talking about the problem.

“The worst thing is that people don't realise how wrong it is.

“People can hide behind a screen sometimes.

“If it’s a crime if it was in a bar, why would it not be if someone is saying it on your own phone, in your bedroom?”

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