Writing
Clear words for a hard subject.
Essays and guides by Susanna Gibson on image-based abuse, deepfakes, the law, supporting survivors and covering these crimes responsibly.
Start hereSeptember 8, 2026 · 7 min
What is image-based abuse? A plain-language guide
Real images shared without consent, recordings made in secret, deepfakes, sextortion. These are different crimes with one thing in common: they are sexual abuse, and the words we use decide how seriously we take them.
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Survivor guideSeptember 22, 2026 · 9 min
The first 48 hours: what to do when your intimate images are shared without consent
Law and policyOctober 6, 2026 · 8 min
Deepfakes are not a loophole: how the law is catching up to synthetic abuse
For alliesOctober 13, 2026 · 6 min
How to support someone whose intimate images were shared
MediaOctober 20, 2026 · 6 min
A reporter's guide to covering image-based abuse without doing more harm
“Revenge porn” blames the victim and misnames the crime. Call it what it is.
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