Image-based abuse
A resource for young people on image-based abuse, including what it sometimes called ‘revenge porn’.
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By eSafety
Published on 2026
How this resource can help
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Build your own understanding of image-based abuse and help-seeking pathways
It covers
What image-based abuse or ‘revenge porn’ is
What an ‘intimate’ image or video is
Examples of image-based based abuse and links to case studies
Options to find out more, including help-seeking options
A downloadable quick guide
More information
The downloadable quick guide is available in multiple languages.
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Last reviewed by Together We Can: 15 July 2026
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