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.
Mischa Barton worked against the release of a sex tape she had no knowledge existed. Her ex threatened and blackmailed her after their split.
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.
Watch Mischa’s interview with Broadly here:
Mischa Barton on Being a Victim of Revenge Porn: The Scarlet Letter Reports
In June of 2018, Darieth Chisolm gave a Ted talk on the revenge porn culture that is dramatically impacting lives.
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.
