Online Communities Exploit Young Women Through Nonconsensual Imagery

Why it matters locally: While the report does not specifically name Louisiana, the nature of online communities exploiting young women through nonconsensual imagery poses a significant concern for college campuses and communities across the state, including the estimated 200,000+ college students attending institutions like LSU, Tulane, and Southern University.

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Wired reporter EJ Dickson has investigated an online community that targets young women, primarily in college. This community uses and shares nonconsensual, sexually explicit images of these women. Dickson discussed the findings with NPR's Juana Summers. The report highlights methods employed within what some refer to as the 'burnerverse,' where participants exploit individuals through the dissemination of private imagery.