Sexting and Revenge Pornography: Legislative and Social Dimensions of a Modern Digital Phenomenon

The book explores the rapidly evolving nature of image-based abuse, highlighting the legal and social challenges faced by victims, particularly minors. It argues that the law is struggling to keep up with the sexual nature of these crimes and their long-term impact on victims. It also suggests that a lack of education and cultural norms contribute to a victim-blaming culture that extends into adulthood. The book proposes legislative developments and wider stakeholder engagement to better understand and support victims and address the impact of non-consensual sharing of intimate images on their mental health.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 156 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the ever-evolving realm of image-based abuse, encompassing both minors and adults. Drawing primarily from UK-based data, legislation, and case studies, it presents a compelling thesis that the legal system, at best, struggles to address fundamental issues surrounding image-based abuse, such as the sexual nature of these crimes and their long-term impact on victims. At worst, in the case of supporting minors, the law falls short of its intended purpose. Through empirical and legislative analysis, the book highlights the lack of education and awareness about image-based abuse, coupled with cultural norms, which perpetuate a victim-blaming culture that extends into adulthood. It proposes comprehensive legislative developments and a broader stakeholder engagement to better understand and support victims, as well as the profound impact that non-consensual sharing of intimate images can have on their long-term mental health and overall well-being. This book appeals to scholars of law, criminology, sociology, police, and socio-technical studies, as well as practitioners involved in law enforcement, social care, and child and adult safeguarding roles. Its insights shed light on the urgent need for proactive measures and collective efforts to combat this pervasive issue and create a safer and more supportive environment for all individuals.

Weight: 266g
Dimension: 153 x 233 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367672294