RT Article
T1 Disclosure Decisions and Help-Seeking Experiences Amongst Victim-Survivors of Non-Consensual Intimate Image Distribution
JF Victims & offenders
VO 20
IS 7
SP 1258
OP 1284
A1 Mclocklin, Georgina
A1 Kellezi, Blerina
A1 Stevenson, Clifford
A1 McKay, Jennifer
A2 Kellezi, Blerina
A2 Stevenson, Clifford
A2 McKay, Jennifer
LA English
YR 2025
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1938840461
AB The non-consensual dissemination of intimate images (NCII) is a form of technology-facilitated, image-based sexual abuse. Despite causing significant harm, research indicates a reluctance to seek support. Thus, this study aimed to develop practitioner recommendations for improving support accessibility by exploring NCII victim-survivors’ disclosure decisions and experiences of accessing support. Thematic Analysis of 31 UK adult victim-survivor interviews revealed informal support was favored, although some did not disclose to anyone. Disclosure responses ranged from supportive to judgmental. Barriers to help-seeking included stigma and perceiving formal support services as inaccessible. Recommendations for improving formal support accessibility such as service visibility, education and inclusive practices are discussed.
K1 disclosure decisions
K1 facilitators
K1 Barriers
K1 non-consensual dissemination of intimate images
K1 help-seeking behaviors
K1 Revenge Porn
K1 Image-based sexual abuse
DO 10.1080/15564886.2024.2329107