Layered Exploitation: Exploring the Relationship Between Revenge Porn And Poly-Victimization

Abstract

Amidst dynamic advancements in the digital landscape, we are witnessing the emergence of new forms of violence and exploitation, with "revenge porn" being one of the most alarming representations. This study undergoes an in-depth investigation into how revenge porn can lead to a situation of poly-victimization, a situation where victims are exposed to multiple types of victimization at once. Revenge porn, the act of publishing explicit material without the consent of the depicted party, often triggers a cascade of additional victimization, ranging from online harassment to discrimination and social stigmatization. The concept of poly-victimization refers to a collection of traumatic experiences experienced by the victim, which in this context includes emotional trauma, reputational damage, and potential legal complications. This research adopts the normative legal method, which integrates statutory, conceptual, comparative, and futuristic approaches. The nature of the research is descriptive-prescriptive, with the collected data analyzed using the content analysis method. The results of this study aim to define and identify the layered impact of revenge porn and poly-victimization, emphasizing how victims often undergo a continuum of traumatic experiences. By exploring the multifaceted dimensions of these crimes, both from a psychological and legal perspective, this research seeks to establish a strong foundation of knowledge that can encourage the creation of more efficient victim protection strategies and stricter legal responses against perpetrators.