RT Article
T1 ‘Devastating, like it broke me’: Responding to image-based sexual abuse in Aotearoa New Zealand
JF Criminology & criminal justice
VO 23
IS 5
SP 861
OP 879
A1 Henry, Nicola
A2 Gavey, Nicola 1960-
A2 McGlynn, Clare 1970-
A2 Rackley, Erika
LA English
YR 2023
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1869084934
AB The non-consensual taking or sharing of intimate images, also known as ‘image-based sexual abuse’, has become a widespread problem. While there has been growing attention to this phenomenon, little empirical research has investigated victim-survivor experiences. Drawing on interviews with 25 victim-survivors, this article focusses on the different responses to image-based sexual abuse in Aotearoa New Zealand. We found that victim-survivors had diverse and often multiple experiences of image-based sexual abuse, perpetrated for a variety of reasons, which extended beyond the paradigm of malicious ex-partners seeking revenge. Some participants described the harms experienced as ‘devastating’: a form of ‘social rupture’. Few had formally reported to police or pursued other justice options. While participants held different justice ideals, all sought recognition of the harms perpetrated against them. Yet they faced multiple obstacles when navigating justice, redress and support options. The authors conclude that far-reaching change is needed to improve legislative, policy and prevention responses to image-based sexual abuse.
K1 social rupture
K1 revenge pornography
K1 non-consensual pornography
K1 Justice
K1 intimate images
K1 Image-based sexual abuse
DO 10.1177/17488958221097276