: In Ohio, a 2025 report revealed that 28% of high school girls and 51% of middle school girls reported being bullied online. Almost 60% of adolescent girls have been approached by strangers on social media in ways that made them feel uneasy.
: Digital tools are increasingly used for the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, often referred to as image-based abuse. girl mature picture
: Adolescent girls report high levels of body image dissatisfaction, often driven by societal pressures and comparisons with idealized images seen online. : In Ohio, a 2025 report revealed that
The digital landscape has introduced new forms of exploitation and harassment specifically targeting adolescent girls: : Adolescent girls report high levels of body
Organizations and government agencies provide guidelines for reporting and prevention:
: Experts call for updated school policies to include deepfake education and digital citizenship training for both students and families.