Please be aware of this worrying TikTok trend and please keep in mind the date 24th April. 

 

From, 

Anna Harrison | Business Manager – Safeguarding Children Partnership | Childrens Services and Lifelong Learning | Gateshead Council

 

We’ve been made aware of a concerning video going around on social media - TIK TOK - regarding 24th April 2023 being an alleged Rape day. This has been shared multiple times around social media, apparently it has been created as a video for people to participate in, like the blackout dares (ligature videos) etc. It started in 2021 and is trending again. The trend is called April 24^th. There is a lot of counter-information but it is something that young people could be influenced by.

 

Please alert colleagues as required.

 

Many thanks

Anna