What is revenge porn and what are its effects?
Revenge porn is the act of distributing intimate images of a person without their consent. These images can be shared in different ways, including being posted online, distributed in a physical format, sent by email or via messaging apps. Abusers often link to victims' social media or contact details and encourage others to send abuse as well.
Revenge porn has much wider, more serious implications than simply being embarrassing. The impact on victims can be devastating; they might lose their job or their relationship may break down. Usually this behaviour is part of a wider case of ongoing harassment, particularly if the perpetrator is an ex-partner. Victims are often very vulnerable and scared.
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