For the first time in France, secondary school students in a given region can directly access the 3018 chat, the national helpline for young victims of harassment, cyberbullying and digital violence, from their laptop.
The Association e-Enfance / 3018 is proud to announce the signing of a partnership with the Pays de la Loire Region, which has become the first local authority in France to integrate direct access to the 3018 chat service on the laptops made available to secondary school students in its area.
Direct access to chat 3018 for 150,000 secondary school students
In concrete terms, the 150,000 secondary school students equipped with a laptop by the Pays de la Loire Region now have direct access to the 3018 chat, A free, confidential and anonymous listening, support and reporting service.
This scheme enables young people facing a situation of bullying, from cyberbullying, In the event of problems such as sexual harassment, blackmail, exposure to offensive content, online violence or any other digital difficulty, it is easier to contact trained professionals.
The aim is simple: to remove the barriers to applying for help by making 3018 directly accessible in the everyday digital environment of secondary school students.
Acting faster against harassment and cyberbullying
In the face of harassment, cyberbullying and all forms of digital violence, every minute counts in helping victims, witnesses and perpetrators alike.
Enabling a young person in difficulty to contact trained professionals quickly, without having to go through complicated procedures, is an essential means of prevention and protection.
Thanks to the 3018 chat service, secondary school students can talk to specialised counsellors, receive advice tailored to their situation and be supported in the steps they need to take, particularly when they need to report a problem to the platforms or be directed to the right people.
A unique partnership with the Pays de la Loire Region
This partnership with the Pays de la Loire Region is part of an ambitious regional strategy of prevention and support for young people, working alongside schools, local players and the people most affected: the teenagers themselves.
By integrating 3018 directly into the laptops of secondary school students, the Pays de la Loire Region is using digital technology as a practical tool for protection and facilitating access to specialist help for young people faced with situations of violence.
The e-Enfance / 3018 Association would like to thank the Pays de la Loire Region and its President, Christelle Morançais, for their confidence and commitment to protecting teenagers.
Turning local areas into centres of prevention and protection for young people
Through this partnership, the e-Enfance / 3018 Association is continuing its commitment to working alongside local and regional authorities to step up prevention, raise awareness of existing support schemes and make it easier for young people to access appropriate support.
In the face of digital violence, local authorities have an essential role to play. By working as closely as possible with young people and their habits, local authorities can become practical relays for prevention, warning and protection.
Together with the Pays de la Loire Region, the e-Enfance / 3018 Association is taking a new step forward: bringing help closer to young people, so that harassment, cyberbullying and digital violence never become the daily lot of children and teenagers.
