Government to Criminalise the Creation of Synthetic Sexual Content

The UK government has announced new legislation to protect individuals affected by intimate image abuse, by criminalising the creation of synthetic sexual content, or 'deepfake' images.

17th April 2024

Meta Trials Tools to Prevent Sextortion and Intimate Image Abuse

Meta has revealed new information about their work to reduce sextortion and intimate image abuse.

16th April 2024

Protecting Your Digital Wellbeing If You Have Been Affected by Intimate Image Abuse

The impact of having intimate images taken, shared, or threatened to be shared non-consensually is often traumatic and violating for the person affected.

25th March 2024

Supporting a Friend in the LGBTQ+ Community Who Has Been Affected by Intimate Image Abuse

As a loved one of someone in the LGBTQ+ community, your support after a disclosure of intimate image abuse can be vital in providing a safe, caring, and supportive space.

22nd March 2024

Join our Intimate Image Abuse Training Session

The Revenge Porn Helpline is hosting a training session as part of SWGfL and the UK Safer Internet Centre’s Online Safety Clinic on March 20th, 2024

1st March 2024

Participants Needed for Digital Coercive Control Study

Dr Antoinette Huber and Professor Barry Godfrey are completing a research project that aims to uncover the nature of digital coercive control by examining current police responses and identifying areas of improvement.

26th February 2024

What You Need to Know About Safely Sending Intimate Images

Sending intimate images, commonly known as nudes, can be a healthy and enjoyable aspect of many relationships. Find out how to check that your intimate images are shared in a safe and consensual way.

14th February 2024

New Intimate Image Abuse Laws Come Into Effect Across England and Wales

Reformed intimate image laws have come into force across England and Wales, making it easier to charge and convict someone of sharing or threatening to share intimate images without consent.

31st January 2024

New Easy Reads Released by the Revenge Porn Helpline

The Revenge Porn Helpline has released Easy Reads, ensuring individuals affected by intimate image abuse can easily access advice and information.

4th January 2024

Return of the Sextortion Scam Email

We have seen a rise in people being targetted by scam phishing emails, making threats to share intimate images. Find out what to do if you recieve a scam email.

8th December 2023

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

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