Sexting and Sextortion
Nude images
It is safer not to share any photos or images that you wouldn’t want others to see even if you trust the person you want to share it with. Once you share them it can be hard to control what happens to them. If you are worried about an inappropriate image being shared online childline can offer support. Watch this video to hear what you can do to get it removed.
Sextortion
Sextoration is a type of blackmail when a person threatens to use an image we don’t want to be used. Sextortion is a crime. If you are a victim of sextortion it is not your fault and you are not alone. Don’t panic but do get advice and support. You can get good advice on the Internet Watch Foundation website