Risks and behaviours
Image-based abuse
The non-consensual taking, sharing, or threatening to share of intimate images. Includes upskirting, revenge porn, and deepfake intimate images.
In plain English
The non-consensual taking, sharing, or threatening to share of intimate images. Includes upskirting, revenge porn, and deepfake intimate images.
Why it matters
It is a criminal offence in the UK. Where the person depicted is under 18, the image is also an indecent image of a child, regardless of who created it. The Revenge Porn Helpline and IWF can support take-downs.
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Reporting routes
This is practical educational content to support families. For case-specific concerns about a child's safety, contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 or your local safeguarding team.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-17