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Sharing images or ‘nudes’ is when someone shares a sexual photo or video on a phone or another device. The image might show a person naked, in their underwear or posing in a sexual position.
Why might someone choose to share a nude?
There are lots of reasons why someone might choose to send a nude or ask someone to send them a nude:
Once a nude is sent, the person no longer has control over what happens to it. People can show it to others or share it without permission.
Whatever has happened there is someone who can help.
If someone has shared a nude picture or video of you with others
It can be very stressful to find out that someone you trusted has shared a nude picture or video of you with others.
They may have done this without thinking, because they thought it was funny, or for a dare.
Or they may have done it to embarrass or bully you after an argument or breakup. This is sometimes called revenge porn. If you are over 18 you can get support from the Revenge Porn Helpline. Take screenshots of anything you are sent as evidence.
Whatever the reason, they do not have the right to share nude pictures or videos of you without your consent.
If you are worried about a picture you have sent, talk to someone about what has happened. Speak to:
If someone has shared a nude picture or video of you online
It can be scary finding out a nude picture or video of you has been shared online.
Reach out, speak to someone about it.
Childline can help.
You can use their report remove tool to let them know what has happened. They can help get the content removed.
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If you posted something online:
If someone else posted it:
You might feel embarrassed, but the sooner you take action the better chance you have of stopping it being shared.
Someone has sent me sexual content I did not want
NCA CEOP education has some great advice about what to do if you have received sexual content from someone that you did not want.
If you are under 18 and worried about online sexual abuse, report it to one of the Child Protection Advisors at the CEOP Safety Centre.
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What does the law say?
Taking, sharing or having a sexual image of someone under 18 is against the law, even if they have given permission.
It is against the law:
Never pressure anyone to send, receive or look at a sexual, nude or intimate image or message.
Although it is against the law, the police will always help young people if they are involved.
To find out more about what the law says visit NCA CEOP education for some great advice and support.