Key takeaways
If you believe there's a risk of harm, report it as "Risk of harm" in-app.
For everything else (harassment, hate, doxxing, scams, spam), use the relevant flag reason.
If someone is in immediate danger offline, contact local emergency services first.
If you’re seeing this, report it
If any of the below applies, report it using Risk of harm.
Self-harm or suicide-related content
“I can’t do this anymore” / “I’m done” / “I don’t want to be here”
mentions of timing, methods, goodbye messages, or having a plan
saying they’re alone, unsafe, or about to act
Credible violent threats
threats that seem specific (target/time/place) or escalating toward intent
posts moving from anger to plans (“I’m going to…”)
Child safety / CSE
any sexual content involving minors
grooming behaviour (pressure, secrecy, manipulation, coercion)
requests for sexual content from anyone under 18
High-risk exploitation or coercion
blackmail/extortion threats (“Do this or I’ll leak…”)
coordinated intimidation with real-world implications
Quiet distress that suggests risk
repeated hopelessness or statements about not coping
sudden withdrawal after intense posting
panic posting late at night / emotional spirals
If there’s immediate danger offline
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services first, then report in-app so our moderators can review the content quickly.
What to do on Jodel
For guidance on reporting content, see the Trust Hub page: Reporting content
If things feel heavy
If you need support or feel overwhelmed, a directory of local organizations can be found here.