Online Communities Exploit Young Women Through Nonconsensual Imagery

Why it matters locally: While the report does not specifically name Kansas institutions, the exploitation of young women through nonconsensual imagery in online communities is a concern for educational institutions and law enforcement across the state, including the Wichita Police Department and the Johnson County Sheriff.

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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.