How to help someone deal with image-based abuse
A resource for anyone supporting a victim of image-based abuse.
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By eSafety
Published on 2025
How this resource can help
Use this resource to
Share with families, parents, carers and safe adults supporting a child or young person who is a victim of image-based abuse
Share with other young people, such as safe friends, who are part of the support network of a young person who has experienced image-based abuse
Inform your own response to a young victim of image-based abuse
It covers
Strong messages of the role everyone can play in supporting victims of image-based abuse
The impacts of image-base abuse
Targeted advice for parents, carers and other young people supporting victims
Language prompts
Comprehensive practical support tips
Links to additional services and supports including how to report the image and have it removed from online platforms
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Last reviewed by Together We Can: 15 July 2026
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