We are aware of an increase in abuse experienced by professional darts players on social media.

Our priorities in this area are the protection & wellbeing of our members.

That& #39;s why we are releasing new guidance on dealing with online abuse & asking our members to #ThinkDARTS

Each day for the rest of this week we will post more detailed guidance on each of the five points in of our #ThinkDARTS initiative for dealing with online abuse.

The guidance will suggest how to best protect yourself, reporting procedures & support that is available via PDPA.

#ThinkDARTS when dealing with online abuse.

#1

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Perpetrators of online abuse are often trying to provoke a reaction.

Try not to respond to or engage with abusive or triggering posts online, including in private messages.

#ThinkDARTS when dealing with online abuse.

#2

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Those who experience online abuse can be affected in various ways & it often impacts mental health & emotional wellbeing.

The PDPA & are always available to provide our members with advice & support.