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Stop sextortion

Sextortion occurs when someone threatens to reveal intimate images to get you to do something you don't want to do.

Overview

Developed by Thorn and adapted by Facebook, these stop sextortion resources are for anyone seeking support and information related to sextortion.

Visit our crisis support page to find support from organizations in your area. Together, we can stop sextortion from damaging lives.

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Caregivers

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Teens

Caregivers

Your children are safer because of your support and guidance through all of life’s challenges, including while they are online. There are a few things you can do to help your child avoid getting into tricky (and sometimes dangerous) situations like sextortion.

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Educators

You play an important role in students’ lives. As new threats emerge, it is important to stay ahead of the trends. Here are a few things you can do to help your students avoid getting into situations like sextortion.

Your next steps: Learn more and talk about it.

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Teens

You're not alone. You can handle this. If you are a victim of sextortion, take these actions now.

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