Citation

Cole T, Policastro C, Crittenden C, McGuffee K. Vict. Offender 2020; 15(4): 483-498.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15564886.2020.1712567

PMID

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Abstract

Sexting is a common behavior with studies reporting that 49% of adults have admitted to sending an intimate image and/or video of themselves to a romantic partner. The literature suggests that sexually explicit images are not safe with intimate partners and that sexts may be re-distributed as nonconsensual pornography, often referred to as revenge porn. Revenge porn refers to situations where a sexually explicit image and/or video of a person is electronically distributed on a media platform without the depicted individual's permission. Research indicates that 60% of individuals in a relationship have forwarded their partners' sexually explicit photograph(s). Employing a content analysis, the current study examined revenge porn statutes in the United States. The findings indicate that perpetrators are often protected through a lack of federal regulations. More specifically, the review highlights diversity in revenge pornography legislation, which may lead to issues in prosecution and remedies available to victims.

Language: en

Keywords

nonconsensual pornography; Revenge porn; victimization