Image based abuse
Discover resources and support to help either yourself or someone you know who is experiencing image based abuse or “revenge porn”.
Image based abuse
“‘Revenge porn’ or image-based abuse is when someone shares, or threatens to share, an intimate photo or video of you without your consent. It’s still image-based abuse if it’s a screenshot or recording of a live chat (sometimes known as capping), or a meme, or even a fake or deep fake that has been edited to look like you. Image-based abuse is never OK, and if it’s happened to you it’s not your fault.” – eSafety Excerpt 2024
You can report image-based abuse and get help.
Reporting online content
You can play an important part in helping a friend if someone shares or threatens to share an intimate image or video. They need non-judgemental support, so letting them know you’re there to listen and support them getting help can make a big difference.
You can report image-based abuse and get help by contacting the eSafety commissioner here. If image-based abuse has occurred through an online platform or service you can contact them directly. See below for common platforms reporting process.
“Someone is threatening to share my nudes” page” – eSafety
Find real stories of other young people, and how they resolved image-based abuse.
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