Since 2015, our Helpline has been supporting adults in the UK affected by intimate image abuse.

We're always here to make sure everyone has the advice and support they need. If you need to reach out, you can find our contact details in our bio. 🧡

Did you know Scotland has its own laws for intimate image abuse?

If you live in #Scotland , our website provides specific information about the laws and how to access regional support. ⬇️

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Sextortion can impact anyone, even people you know.

If you know someone who has been affected by #Sextortion , please encourage them to reach out, there are people out there ready to offer support. 🧡

Read our article for advice on how you can support your friends.…

Meta has announced that they are trialling new tools to help prevent sextortion attempts and intimate image abuse across Instagram.

The latest changes will bring in new protections for both young people and adults. Find out more. ⬇️

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Romance and sextortion scams are becoming increasingly common, with @rphelpline finding that victims are being blackmailed for money using their private sexual images.

For more information on scams involving intimate images, read the SWGfL article.

swgfl.org.uk/magazine/ident…

Very moved today to read this from Cheshire Police.

'“I Googled ‘revenge porn help’ and approached ‘Revenge Porn Helpline’. They have really helped me over the years, I can’t speak highly enough about them and what they have done.'

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Last week, Sophie Mortimer spoke to @ITVNews about #sextortion scammers and the trends the Helpline has seen in 2023.

If you think you may be involved in a sextortion attempt, we always advise that you stop, block, and report the account.

Find out more.

itv.com/news/2024-04-1…

The Revenge Porn Helpline has removed over 305,000 non-consensually shared intimate images.

With a 90% removal rate, the Helpline is protecting thousands of adults affected by intimate image abuse. Read more in our latest release.

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Earlier this year, updates to the Sexual Offences Act (2003) changed the legal definition of an intimate image, meaning that underwear images taken privately, or where privacy would be reasonably expected, are now protected.

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Nearly 19,000 reports were made to the Revenge Porn Helpline in 2023, a 106% increase compared to 2022.

After a record-breaking year, find out how the Helpline supported adults experiencing intimate image abuse.

revengepornhelpline.org.uk/news/reports-t…

Today is the start of National Stalking Awareness Week 2024.
This year we’re calling for agencies to #JoinForcesAgainstStalking to ensure that victims of stalking are supported from disclosure to conviction and beyond.

Read our report at suzylamplugh.org/national-stalk…
#NSAW2024

Even when our helpline is closed, Reiya, our 24/7 chatbot, is here to support you.

Reiya is a step-by-step chatbot that asks questions about your experience, to help find the best advice to support you.

You can anonymously message our chatbot at revengepornhelpline.org.uk

Have you been affected by sextortion?

We’re looking for adults in the UK who have been affected by sextortion to take part in our survey and help us understand more about this crime and the techniques being used to commit it.

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If you are, or have been, in a situation where someone does not respect your boundaries or has acted in a way that has made you uncomfortable, you're not to blame.

Here are some helpful resources👇

@Refugecharity
Rape Crisis England & Wales
rphelpline

See more: lmkletmeknow.org/get-help/

Sextortion continues to disproportionately affect men, making up 93% of reports we received last year.

Our latest data also reveals a concerning rise in sextortion scams during 2023. ⤵️

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Do you know what to do if you're being affected by sextortion?

Take a listen to the advice Amanda Dashwood, our Helpline Practitioner, shared with @ITVnews.

itv.com/news/2024-04-1…