SEXTORTION
Research STUDY
An initiative of
Field Notes Research
This is a deep study to help understand the scope and extent of Sextortion in India. And it will also bring us to an understanding as to how concerning this crime is and what all policy and laws are needed to curb it because the existing laws are not competent enough to deal with the evolving nature of sextortion.
Sexual extortion also known as Sextortion is a form of blackmail in which the predator asks the victim for sexual favors after blackmailing them for various reasons. It involves pressurizing a person to give money or any other property to the extorter, failing which the extorter threatens them to leak their private images and videos on the Internet.
THE STUDY
The objective of this study is to understand the nature of sextortion related cases, the ways in which victims deal with it, the response and resources available with the legal system and the level of awareness of people around these.
WHAT MORE?
Victim
If you are comfortable, please speak to us and share what you felt, what help was lacking and what did you really want? All remains anonymous.
Our Mission
To comprehensively evaluate all available resources, identify gaps, review policies, and strategize effectively to combat sextortion, while incorporating field perspectives to develop a robust and effective framework to address this crime.
Contact Information
How to get in touch with us.
Phone Number
+91 8802159136
Email Address
arnika@socialmediamatters.in