Online Communities Exploit Young Women Through Nonconsensual Imagery

Why it matters locally: The exploitation of young women through nonconsensual imagery is a crime that could affect college students and young people across Minnesota, potentially leading to significant emotional and reputational harm.

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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.