Safety Tips for PFLAG: Social Media Safety and Best Practices
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Social media can be a great tool for connecting with PFLAG members, your local community, and others who need PFLAG resources and support. However, with the increase in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and rhetoric, it can also be a difficult place to navigate safely. In this session, we’ll provide best practices for staying safe online, how to navigate tough situations on social media, and our recommendations for making the most of your social media presence as well as your time spent on these platforms.
02:46 - Learning Objectives
03:16 - Introduction to Social Media Safety
07:10 - How to Adjust Facebook Privacy Settings
10:10 - How to Adjust Instagram Privacy Settings
11:59 - How to Adjust LinkedIn Privacy Settings
13:09 - How to Adjust Twitter/X Privacy Settings
14:30 - How to Adjust Bluesky Privacy Settings
15:58 - Tips for Navigating Difficult Situations Online
20:30 - Introduction to Doxxing and Trolling
23:29 - Best Practices to Avoid Doxxing and Trolling
31:56 - Tips for Creating a Positive Social Media Experience
35:56 - General Tips & Tricks
39:10 - Q&A
Jamie Henkel (she/her)
Vice President, Learning & Inclusion
PFLAG National
Jamie Henkel is the Vice President, Learning & Inclusion at PFLAG National. She is the program’s lead trainer and oversees the development of new publications and learning sessions for PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program. Since 2012 she has been the lead architect of PFLAG Academy Online, a monthly webinar program. Jamie lives in Portland, OR with her cat and partner. She enjoys day hiking (but not backpacking) and everything else that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
Mackenzie Harte (they/them)
Learning & Inclusion Manager
PFLAG National
Mackenzie Harte is the Learning & Inclusion Manager at PFLAG National, contributing to a team that has trained tens of thousands of allies since Mackenzie started in March of 2021. Prior to their time at PFLAG, Mackenzie worked with the GLAAD Media Institute to train over 12,000 activists and advocates across the globe, as well as managing Bisexual+ Awareness Week (#BiWeek) in 2019 and 2020. Mackenzie currently resides in New York City with their cat Saoirse, and is a (song)writer and staunch devotee of Carly Rae Jepsen in their spare time.
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