The Online Hate Prevention Institute’s ‘Investigating and Responding to Online Hate’ Training Program
The Online Hate Prevention Institute, a global leader in monitoring and mitigating harmful content on social media, are thrilled to announce a training program that will empower participants to investigate and combat online hate effectively. We will share training and tools developed for the Online Hate Prevention Institute’s internal use and refined over more than a decade. Participants will learn how to actively combat hate-speech online in order to make social media platforms safer for minority groups.
When does the training take place?
Session 1 will take place on Tuesday 14th of July at 7pm AEST. Subsequent sessions will happen once per week on Tuesday at 19:00.
What does the training cover?
In this course you will learn how to find, capture, report and analyse online hate and extremism across a range of different popular social media platforms.
Our training covers the following elements:
- An introduction to online antisemitism
- How to find hateful and extremist content online using our world class investigative techniques.
- How to navigate 10 major social media platforms in a way that is essential for investigating and responding to harmful content.
- How to document and archive hate, including submission to OHPI’s archive.
- How to analyse online hate data for articles, reports and manifests.
While the training includes an explanation of online antisemitism specifically, the skills are completely transferable and can be used to investigate and respond to other kinds of hateful and extremist content. The Online Hate Prevention Institute covers all forms of online hate, and we will support each participant in focusing on the types of hate of interest to them.
This training is essential for those who:
- need to understand the nature and prevalence of hateful and extremist content online,
- hope to safeguard communities targeted by online hate-speech,
- want to gain a better understanding of hate-speech and the ways it can spread online, or
- want the skills to take an active role in promoting equality and inclusion.
How is the training structured?
The training will consist of 10 one-hour online sessions:
- Antisemitism
- Antisemitism (continues)
- Fundamentals in monitoring online hate (Core)
- General skills (Core)
- Monitoring Facebook & Monitoring X
- Monitoring Instagram & Monitoring TikTok
- Monitoring LinkedIn & Monitoring Reddit
- Minimally Moderated Platforms
- Video Platforms
- Writing Briefings
OHPI Triage Analyst Qualification (optional): To qualify as an OHPI Triage Analyst, participants must complete all sessions (including all elective sessions), 8 additional hours of practical monitoring work (on any kind of hate), write one article using some of the data they have collected, and present to an OHPI Staff, Volunteers and Stakeholders meeting on their work. Those who receive the OHPI Triage Analyst Qualification will be able to respond during major events and emergency situations to reduce the spread of hate-speech, extremism, and disinformation online. They will serve as a bridge between local communities impacted by hate, and the platforms, systems, and organisations that can escalate responses and address systemic failures.
Costs
Public Program:
For $677.38 (inc. GST) per person, individuals can attend the public program starting in July (details to be finalised after consultation with stakeholders). For this price, participants gain access to all 10 online sessions (though they may choose to attend fewer sessions for the same price).
Private Stream:
For $15,250 (inc. GST) OHPI will run a private stream for organisations at a time of their choosing. This can be conducted online or in person and can be attended by up to 40 people.
Scholarships:
OHPI is able to offer scholarships to exceptional applicants that will allow them to access the full program free of charge. Only one scholarship is available per organisation. Recipients of scholarships are expected to attend at least five sessions; the two CORE sessions (sessions 3 & 4) as well as at least three of the other sessions. Please indicate in your application if you would like to be considered for a scholarship.
How to Apply
Apply for the program here. The application form will ask for your name, email, and phone number. Scholarship applicants will also be asked for a CV, and a short explanation of why they are a good candidate for the program.
OHPI also has a number of shorter, more condensed training programs on offer. If you would like to discuss any of these more concentrated programs, please contact chris@ohpi.org.au.