Center for Health Communication
The Center for Health Communication prepares public health leaders of all kinds to effectively communicate critical health information, influence policy decisions, counter misinformation, and increase the public’s trust in health expertise.
Digital Safety Kit for Public Health
Prepared by Samuel Mendez
Online harassment of public health professionals and students is on the rise. Political division during the COVID-19 pandemic has created more risks for people doing health communication and community engagement online.
Our kit is designed to help you prevent and reduce the harm of online harassment in public health. Learn how to protect each other and call for more institutional support to address this pressing issue.
Explore the Digital Safety Kit
Recognize online harassment
Define and understand tactics used to harass public health professionals and students online.
Respond to online harassment
Reduce the harm if you, a colleague, or a direct report are experiencing online harassment.
Make a plan to protect yourself
Act today to reduce the harm from online harassment in the future.
What institutions can do
Enact organizational policies to help prevent and respond to online harassment.
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