Sexual Exploitation

Sexual Exploitation

Sexual exploitation is the act of taking advantage of others sexually by force or without affirmative consent. Examples of this could look like:

  • Recording videos or taking photos of sexual acts without consent
  • Sharing intimate videos or photos, or threatening to share videos or photos, without consent
  • Arranging for someone to engage in sexual acts with someone else without consent
  • Allowing others to have sex with an incapacitated person

How to stay safe online when using technology

Technology is a great tool to help keep you safe, but there are still ways to stay safe when engaging with others online.

  • Make sure your phone is charged before leaving a location alone. If possible, carry a portable charger.
  • If you meet someone and are speaking online, avoid sharing personal information such as: phone number, social media, email address, home address, or specific location if not at home.
  • Be extremely cautious sharing intimate photos of yourself. If someone pressures you into sharing anything, you do not owe them anything, even if they send pictures to you.
  • If you plan to meet up with someone you met online, share any relevant details with a trusted friend to ensure someone knows where you are going; establish a safe word you can quickly send via text to alert this friend of any immediate or perceived danger to get help.
  • If arranging to meet someone you met online, choose a public location first to make sure the interaction is safe.

Resources for Online Exploitation

If photos or videos have been leaked or posted online without your consent, please contact the Title IX Office and Public Safety to initiate help. You can also utilize the following resources to get help in getting the media removed:

Updated 11.26