Many users of the social video app TikTok are warning against a rumoured “national sexual assault day” on April 24. While it hasn’t been verified, many have claimed to have seen videos encouraging rape or sexual assault on April 24.
The social media platform has said it takes the issue seriously, but says it’s not seen any content that fits that description. The users who claimed to have seen the video, however, have sent warnings to other users, with many specifically warning young children and women.
TikTok users have found no videos encouraging rape or sexual assault on April 24
Many TikTok users claim they saw a video encouraging rape or sexual assault on April 24, but TikTok says they’ve seen no such videos. The company is investigating the matter, but says they’ve seen no content that fits this description. As a result, they’ve sent out warnings to other users, warning young girls and women.
Some of the videos posted by users have been deleted, while others are still spreading. Hundreds of thousands of people have reported seeing the video. The TikTok head office has yet to find the original video. Users can report any videos that they believe encourage violence or rape on the app. TikTok users have been urging others to report videos that promote violence.
The school district and the Cedar High School administration have been made aware of the video and are addressing the situation according to their policies. The Iron County School District and Cedar High School have also posted a message on their social media accounts saying they’re addressing the situation as best they can. The school district has stated that the video didn’t pose a danger to the school community, but it’s unclear if the video is still being circulated.
While it’s difficult to determine whether a video encourages rape or sexual assault, the site has a number of videos warning people to be cautious on the holiday. The company’s spokesperson said it’s impossible to find all the videos that promote rape or sexual assault, but the content removed by TikTok has been a warning to people to be extra cautious on that day.
TikTok users say the rumours are a hoax
Rape Crisis England & Wales, an organization that works to prevent sexual violence in young people, is concerned about the #April24 rumours. The organization said that they have found no evidence of the original video, and that it’s a hoax. However, they do note that the concept of a national sexual assault day is abhorrent, and has sparked fear for many.
Many of the rumours circulating on TikTok about the rape of hundreds of girls at Cardiff University are false. In fact, the university has advised students to ignore the rumours, but that they should not be taken lightly.
The hoax started on TikTok, a popular video sharing website. Many people have started posting videos to promote ‘National Rape Day’. However, it was not until the rumours shook the social media community that schools began issuing warnings. A recent email sent to parents mentioned that TikTok videos were being used to promote ‘National Rape Day’ at schools. TikTok has also issued a statement saying they cannot find the video or its source.
TikTok is notorious for the lip-syncing craze, viral challenges, and dance challenges that have become so popular. Although the site was originally intended for adults, it soon began attracting younger users. As a result, it has banned young children from the platform.
