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.
Articles Archive

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Support for Intimate Image Abuse
We are proud to be supporting World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on the 15th of June. Find out about the support we can provide.
14th June 2024

New Research About Online Harms in Rural Communities Revealed
The Revenge Porn Helpline team have undertaken new research across Scotland to understand the experiences of women in rural Scotland who have been affected by online harm and abuse.
13th June 2024

Caroline Nokes Addresses UK Parliament to Prevent Intimate Image Abuse
The Rt Hon Caroline Nokes addressed the UK Parliament regarding Amendment 160 of the Criminal Justice Bill.
17th May 2024

#NotYoursToView: How We Want to Stop Non-Consensually Shared Intimate Images from Being Seen Online
Join our #NotYoursToView campaign encouraging the Government to make the amendments required to ensure everyone affected by intimate image abuse has the protections they deserve.
3rd May 2024

ITV News Finds Out About Sextortion at the Revenge Porn Helpline
ITV News recently visited us to investigate the alarming increase in sextortion cases the Helpline has seen since 2021.
26th April 2024

Reports to the Revenge Porn Helpline Increased by 106% in 2023
We've released new data revealing the impact of intimate image abuse in 2023.
18th April 2024

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