Latest news and media about intimate image abuse
The world of intimate image abuse is fastpaced and ever-changing, keep updated on the latest news and blogs to stay informed.
The consequences of intimate image abuse in Scotland – Share Your Story
Julia, a researcher from Glasgow Caledonian University, is exploring the impacts of intimate image abuse on Scottish victims. Find more information about her research and how you can get involved to share your story.
4th May 2022
Zara Ward talks on Woman's Hour with Prof Clare McGlynn about "Collector Culture"
Zara Ward - senior helpline practitioner at the Revenge Porn Helpline - discusses the ongoing issues around "collector culture" and why this is a growing issue affected by women.
23rd February 2022
Telegram: Where women's nudes are shared without consent
A BBC investigation has found that women's intimate pictures are being shared to harass, shame and blackmail them on a massive scale, on the social media app Telegram.
17th February 2022
New out of hours support
We have developed a new out-of-hour support system for our clients as we know how meaningful it can be to get some interim support.
3rd February 2022
The Victims' Code
We understand it can be difficult for victims of intimate image abuse to go to the police. This article aims to set out your rights as a victim when reporting a crime and working with the police.
13th January 2022
Prolific offender sentenced
We urge anyone who believes they have been a victim of this offender, and have had their content shared online without consent, to come forward to the Helpline.
10th December 2021
Strengthening Our Efforts Against the Spread of Non-Consensual Intimate Images
Meta is supporting UK Revenge Porn Helpline’s launch of StopNCII.org to help stop the non-consensual sharing of intimate images (NCII) on the internet.
2nd December 2021
Meta builds tool to stop the spread of ‘revenge porn’
Meta, has worked with the U.K.-based nonprofit Revenge Porn Helpline to build a tool that lets people prevent their intimate images from being uploaded to Facebook and Instagram without their consent.
2nd December 2021
StopNCII.org has launched
Revenge Porn Helpline and SWGfL announce the launch of StopNCII.org, a new platform to help victims protect themselves from intimate image abuse.
2nd December 2021
Football Journeys Podcast - in Partnership with the Revenge Porn Helpline.
In Leigh's episode of the Football Journeys Podcast, you can hear the input from our marvellous Sophie Mortimer - Manager of the Revenge Porn Helpline,
22nd November 2021
Romance Scams - How to spot the signs online
Romance scams are usually perpetrated by those who want financial gain. These scammers go to great lengths to get money by gaining trust from the victim and convincing them they are in dire need of money.
20th October 2021
Revenge Porn – What it means for the victim and the offender
Revenge Porn refers to the sharing of explicit or sexual, images or videos, without the consent of the person in the image.
14th October 2021
Going to college: ‘Consent is OMFG – Ongoing, Mutual, and Freely Given’
The issue of consent is now receiving the attention it deserves on college campuses.Dr Caroline West and Roisin Nic Lochlainn of NUI Galway share important pointers
14th September 2021
Deepfake pornography could become an 'epidemic', expert warns
A leading legal expert is warning of an "epidemic" of sexual abuse where images of people's faces are merged with pornography and made available online.
23rd August 2021
Chinese woman who found her video on Pornhub creates app to help other victims
A Chinese woman who discovered a video of herself had been uploaded on the adult website Pornhub without her knowledge has founded an app for victims of non-consensual pornography.
18th August 2021
Survey launch: sex work online safety advice project
Find out about our research into a new project aiming to provide online safety advice for sex workers and content creators.
21st June 2021