Take Back Our Tech
Every 68 seconds, someone in America experiences sexual violence, and technology is making it easier than ever for perpetrators to cause serious harm.
Tech-enabled sexual abuse is a violation of your rights, dignity, and safety. It robs individuals of control over their image, voice, and personal boundaries.
When explicit content is created or shared without the subject’s legal consent, it is not pornography; it is sexual violence.
- Victims of tech-enabled sexual abuse can get support from RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline. If you or someone you know has been harmed by tech-enabled sexual abuse, including through AI-generated material, you deserve help and healing.
- Report tech-enabled sexual abuse of children to the CyberTipline. Reporting helps identify, rescue, and protect victims of CSAM. Reporting also enables law enforcement to identify perpetrators and bring them to justice.
Together, we can demand action from ourselves, our communities, and our lawmakers. Together, we can fight tech-enabled sexual abuse and build a safer world for everyone.
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Justice Like Lightning
Survivor: C. Kimberly Toms
The fight to STOP sexual violence starts with survivors and advocates like C. Kimberly Toms speaking truth to power.
Kimberly survived rape, stalking, and tech-enabled sexual abuse by a supervisory special agent in the U.S. Department of State.
“Being filmed without consent and knowing you're being watched constantly—it's a deeply damaging experience,” she shared. “It will always be hard knowing my rape is likely still on video out there somewhere. The nightmares that can cause…! Constantly wondering, When's it going to pop up?”
For 7 years, Kimberly demanded justice, and in 2020, her perpetrator was finally tried and convicted.
“Only about 2.5% of sex offenders are ever convicted and incarcerated, so winning my case against a federal agent felt like a lightning strike,” said Kimberly.
The crime’s severity made the offender eligible for 40 years in prison, but the judge handed down an alarmingly brief sentence of only 11 months.
So, does Kimberly feel she received justice?
“Justice, for me, is knowing that a light has been shined on him.
He's not hidden from view, using a badge to hurt women.”
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Share the Facts
Sharing facts about sexual violence—including the rise of tech-enabled sexual abuse—is crucial to breaking down misinformation and fostering informed action.
Misinformation can minimize the seriousness of these issues, making it harder for survivors to seek justice and support.
Tech-enabled sexual abuse is evolving rapidly, and public awareness must keep pace to prevent harm and hold perpetrators accountable.
Many people are unaware of how digital platforms are weaponized to exploit, harass, and silence victims. By sharing facts, we not only equip people with the tools to stay safe online but also push for changes that empower individuals, communities, and policymakers to recognize the need to act and advocate for stronger protections.
Spreading knowledge transforms passive concern into active engagement, making technology safer for everyone.
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Real, Radical Advocacy
Survivor: Samantha
In a system that often blames survivors, Samantha leverages her lived experiences and legal expertise to fight back.
In her junior year of college, Samantha survived sexual assault, a traumatic experience shared by over 26% of female undergraduate students. Then, video of the attack surfaced online and in friends’ inboxes, and she knew the perpetrator had gone a step further.
By recording his assault and broadcasting it online, the assailant further subjected Samantha to tech-enabled sexual abuse—a deeply harmful and rapidly growing form of sexual abuse.
“My university did everything they could to help me,” Samantha says of her school’s response to the physical assault. However, administrators were unprepared to address the fallout from the technology-based abuse.
“I raised concerns about the non-consensual images and videos being shared by my perpetrator, but the university was more focused on the physical assault itself—because that’s what was clearly outlined in their policies. Schools should have clear policies and dedicated support systems [to address tech-enable sexual abuse], including hotlines and staff trained to assist with image removal.”
Motivated to help other survivors, Samantha obtained a law degree, passing the bar in 2020. Now, alongside her work as an appellate attorney, she advocates for survivor-centered legislation. As of 2025, Samantha’s testimony and legislative advocacy have helped enact four state laws and one United Nations resolution.
Even if I’m the 50th person to speak up—and even if they don’t listen—I need to know I did everything I could.”