Latest news and media about intimate image abuse

Sky News visits the Revenge Porn Helpline Office

Sky News has gone behind the scenes at the Revenge Porn Helpline office to find out more about the work of our Helpline Practitioners

1st December 2023

Online Safety Bill Becomes Law after Receiving Royal Assent

We have seen the much-anticipated development of the Online Safety Bill receiving Royal Assent.

27th October 2023

How to Spot a Scam Involving Intimate Images

There's been a rise in romance scams and sextortion cases in the past year, find out how to spot a potential scam involving intimate images.

21st October 2023

Sophie Mortimer, Helpline Manager, Discusses Intimate Image Abuse on BBC Crimewatch

During an interview on BBC Crimewatch, our Helpline Manager discusses the current intimate image abuse laws and how the Helpline can support adults affected,

13th October 2023

Revenge Porn Helpline Sees Record Number of Cases in August

The Revenge Porn Helpline reported that a record number of people contacted the Helpline in August, contributing to its busiest week and month ever.

14th September 2023

Getting Legal Advice for Intimate Image Abuse – The SPITE Project at Queen Mary University of London

Frances Ridout, Director of the Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre, gives an insight into who SPITE are and what they do.

14th September 2023

Supporting those affected by intimate image abuse

We need to ensure that those reaching out on someone’s behalf recognise the lasting impact this type of abuse can have on their wellbeing.

17th August 2023

Google Announces New Policies to Remove Intimate Images from Search Results

Google has announced new privacy tools to make it easier to remove personal content online, including updating their policies on removing personal and intimate images.

11th August 2023

Sextortion Continues to be the Most Prevalent Form of Intimate Image Abuse

Research has found that Sextortion was one of the most reported issues to the Revenge Porn Helpline in 2022.

17th July 2023

How to support a friend affected by Sextortion

We recognize that it can be difficult to understand how or why this may have happened. However, it is important to remember that this person has opened up because they trust you.

17th July 2023

Should I block a Sextortion blackmailer?

This article will explain a little more about why you should stop all contact with the blackmailer, block their account and report them to the platform.

17th July 2023

Be Careful Where You Click! Everything you need to know about Sextortion

This article talks about what to look out for in those 'too good to be true' profiles, and what to do if you fall victim to Sextortion.

17th July 2023

Amendments to Intimate Image Abuse Laws Announced

Learn more about the amendments to intimate image abuse laws announced on the 27th of June 2023.

29th June 2023

Help! I’ve been Snaphacked

We've noticed a rise in cases relating Snapchat accounts, and we've got some advice on what to do if you've had your Snapchat account hacked.

23rd June 2023

Everything you need to know about Doxing

Information and advice about Doxing

2nd June 2023

Using the internet; the surface, the deep and the deep web

A quick guide to understanding the different levels of the internet we use daily

3rd May 2023