The Internet Never Forgets: Image-Based Sexual Abuse and the Workplace

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Author(s): Melody Lee Rood (University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA)and John Schriner (City University of New York, USA)
Copyright: 2022
Pages: 22
Source title: Research Anthology on Child and Domestic Abuse and Its Prevention
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-5598-2.ch032

Keywords: Criminology & Victimology / Ethics and Social Responsibility / Information Science Reference / Social Sciences & Humanities

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Abstract

Image-based sexual abuse (IBSA), commonly known as revenge pornography, is a type of cyberharassment that often results in detrimental effects to an individual's career and livelihood. Although there exists valuable research concerning cyberharassment in the workplace generally, there is little written about specifically IBSA and the workplace. This chapter examines current academic research on IBSA, the issues with defining this type of abuse, victim blaming, workplace policy, and challenges to victim-survivors' redress. The authors explore monetary motivation for websites that host revenge pornography and unpack how the dark web presents new challenges to seeking justice. Additionally, this chapter presents recommendations from the literature focusing on shifting cultural attitudes, effective legislation, and increased education and training.

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