Sextortion is a serious crime that aims to extract money (or other forms of retribution) from a person by threatening to (re)share their intimate photos or videos or to make them public.
Sextortion is often a very difficult situation. It can cause various emotions (shame, fear, embarrassment, sadness, etc.).
Please know that you don’t have to be alone with this situation and that you have the right to be listened to and supported. Although it may seem difficult to talk about it, remember that there are people who are there to listen to you without judging you, and that sharing your experience can help you find ways to act on the situation. So don’t hesitate to talk to a significant other.
The PIaMP workers are also there to support you in this type of situation.
You can contact a PIaMP counsellor by text message, phone or email. You can even schedule an appointment. See Talk to a social worker.
There are also other possibilities, depending on your needs, your values and your perception of the situation you are experiencing.
In the case of sextortion, Cybertip.ca recommends that you
– Tell the person who is threatening you that you know what sextortion is, that you know the legal consequences and that you will report their actions. Then, immediately stop all communication with the person;
– Do not give in to the threats (although this may seem difficult to do, the threats may continue afterwards);
– keep evidence and screenshots of the exchanges you have had;
Resources available :
- PIaMP’s social worker
- You can report directly to Cybertip.ca.
- Legal clinics such as Juripop or Rebâtir may be able to help you with your situation.
- You could also consider reporting the situation to the police and filing a complaint. This is your choice. You should know that youth workers from youth organizations or even the sexologist at your school can help you with the legal process.
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