The TAKE IT DOWN Act became law in May 2025. One year later, on May 19, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) began enforcing the law’s requirements for online platforms. For survivors of image-based sexual abuse, that development is significant. Until now, many victims have had limited options when online platforms failed to remove intimate […]
The rise of AI-generated abuse and digital harassment has rapidly outpaced the laws designed to protect victims. Survivors are increasingly targeted through the nonconsensual creation and distribution of deepfake pornography—highly realistic digital depictions that make it appear as if a person is engaging in sexual activity when they are not. Until now, many states, including
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Introduction: One Mistake Could Cost You Everything In recent years, cases of revenge porn—sharing private images without consent—have skyrocketed. Studies show that nearly 1 in 10 women under 30 have experienced threats of non-consensual image sharing, and the problem continues to grow as digital platforms make it easier to share and spread private content. If
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The Unseen Crisis: Why Revenge Porn is Ruining Lives in Illinois Revenge porn, or the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, is a devastating violation of privacy that can leave victims feeling exposed, powerless, and unsure of where to turn. The emotional toll can be overwhelming—many victims struggle with feelings of shame, fear, and isolation, often
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Introduction: One Image, a Lifetime of Pain—But It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way Imagine waking up to find that your most private moments have been shared online without your consent. For many victims of revenge porn, this nightmare is their reality. Statistics show that nearly 1 in 12 adults in the U.S. has experienced
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Introduction: The Nightmare of Seeing Your Private Photos Online Your phone buzzes with a message from a friend: “Hey, I think I saw your photos online… is everything okay?” In an instant, your world feels like it’s crumbling. Private photos you trusted were safe are now in the public eye. It’s devastating, overwhelming, and paralyzing.
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The Shocking Truth: One in Eight Adults Are Victims of Revenge Porn Imagine waking up to messages from friends and strangers saying they’ve seen intimate photos of you online—photos you never consented to share. It’s horrifying, right? You’re not alone. Studies show that 1 in 8 adults have been victims of revenge porn, with many
Humiliated and Exposed: What Happens If My Ex Shares My Nudes in Colorado Read More »
Last week multiple news outlets reported that police were investigating a sextortion scheme targeting Colorado students—dubbed a “social media nightmare.” Dozens of middle school and high school students reported that a suspect or suspects contacted them on Instagram and asked them to pay to take down explicit images, some of which were generated via A.I.
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