VRChat
Digital environment
What is Digital environment ?
Apps and environments young people use
Age restriction: 13
VRChat is a virtual online world where users can interact with each other as avatars.
Risks and motivations
Risks
Young people who use VRChat may be exposed to digital risk factors like virtual abuse and harassment.
Young people using VRChat may also experience harmful content.
Motivations
Young people might use VRChat to:
- build relationships and networks
- build confidence
- have fun
What you can do
How to report content in this environment
How to close an account in this environment
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