A new age of dating has come with a whole list of new fears. Revenge porn has been a hot topic over the past few years. Revenge porn is the act of someone releasing or selling photos or videos that were meant to be kept private.
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Mischa Barton worked against the release of a sex tape she had no knowledge existed. Her ex threatened and blackmailed her after their split.
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1 in 25 women is a victim of Revenge Porn and for women under the age of 30 the number is 1 in 10. Chances are you know someone who has been impacted by this.Â
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Watch Mischa’s interview with Broadly here:
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Mischa Barton on Being a Victim of Revenge Porn: The Scarlet Letter Reports
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In June of 2018, Darieth Chisolm gave a Ted talk on the revenge porn culture that is dramatically impacting lives.Â
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There are more and more cases of revenge porn every year. What should you do if you or someone you know becomes a victim? Report the images if they’re posted on social media, file a police report and contact a lawyer for help.Â
