Revenge porn, where a person uploads sexually explicit material of their ex-partner onto the internet without their permission, is on the rise in the UK according to charities and leading support groups.
The UK Safer Internet Centre, The National Stalking Helpline and Women's Aid have all said the problem is escalating. Some victims have even reported having their personal details published linking them to explicit pictures online.
Laura Higgins, helpline manager at the UK Safer Internet Centre, told the BBC her organisation has noticed a marked increase in instances over the past 12 months.
"What we're getting is just the tip of the iceberg," she said."So many people are simply too embarrassed and humiliated to seek help or advice.
"There is legislation here in the UK but I don't think it's very co-ordinated. It depends very much on who your local police force are and whether your courts have had experience of dealing with these issues." Full story...
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The UK Safer Internet Centre, The National Stalking Helpline and Women's Aid have all said the problem is escalating. Some victims have even reported having their personal details published linking them to explicit pictures online.
Laura Higgins, helpline manager at the UK Safer Internet Centre, told the BBC her organisation has noticed a marked increase in instances over the past 12 months.
"What we're getting is just the tip of the iceberg," she said."So many people are simply too embarrassed and humiliated to seek help or advice.
"There is legislation here in the UK but I don't think it's very co-ordinated. It depends very much on who your local police force are and whether your courts have had experience of dealing with these issues." Full story...
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