One in ten girls threatened with having nude photos of them shared, shocking data reveals

May 26, 2026 · 11:17 PM UTC ·6 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 40 views

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A recent report by Barnardo's reveals that one in ten girls in the UK have been threatened with the sharing of nude photos. The study highlights a concerning normalization of pressure on young girls to share intimate images, often leading to victim-blaming. Experts link this behavior to the influence of easily accessible pornography on young people's attitudes towards consent and respect in relationships.

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▪One in ten girls in the UK have been threatened with having nude photos shared.
▪One in seven 13-15 year olds have been asked to send a nude image.
▪A quarter of all 13-20 year olds have seen a nude photo that was originally sent privately and shared without consent.

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Publication time	Tue, 26 May 2026 23:17:52 GMT
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