Many non-profits offer free or low-cost assistance for victims of revenge porn and online harassment. Some options include:
* **The Cyber Civil Rights Initiative (CCRI)**: They offer a free online form for victims to report incidents and request help with removing content.
* **The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)**: They have a hotline (1-800-799-7233) and online chat support, as well as a list of local resources that can provide assistance.
* **The National Center for Victims of Crime**: They offer a free online portal for reporting crimes and requesting help, as well as a 24/7 hotline (1-855-484-2846).
* **The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)**: They offer a free online guide for victims of online harassment and a hotline for reporting incidents.
These organizations may be able to provide guidance on removing the video, as well as offer emotional support and connect her with local resources.
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If your friend did **not consent** to being filmed, or did not consent to the videos being uploaded, this is a serious situation. In many places, it can involve privacy violations, non-consensual intimate imagery ("revenge porn"), copyright issues, and potentially criminal offenses.
A few important points for her:
### 1. She should focus on removal first, not compensation
The fastest path is usually getting the content taken down.
Most major adult websites have procedures for:
* Non-consensual intimate imagery reports
* Privacy complaints
* Copyright complaints
* Requests from people appearing in videos
Many sites are legally required to investigate these reports.
### 2. She does not need to be tech-savvy
She can do most of this from a smartphone.
For every video she finds:
1. Copy or save the exact webpage address (URL).
2. Take screenshots showing:
* The video page
* Her image in the video (if possible)
* The page URL
* Any username that uploaded it
3. Keep everything in a notes app or document.
Tell her **not to contact the uploader directly** unless advised by a lawyer or law enforcement.
### 3. Search for all copies
Often a video appears on many sites.
She can search:
* Her name (if used)
* Usernames connected to the uploader
* Unique phrases from titles
* Reverse image searches using screenshots
Keep a list of every link found.
### 4. Report the videos to each website
Look for links such as:
* "Report"
* "Privacy"
* "Content Removal"
* "DMCA"
* "Abuse"
* "Non-Consensual Content"
A simple report usually says:
> I appear in this video. I did not consent to this content being uploaded/distributed. I request immediate removal of all copies and associated images.
### 5. Search engines can remove results
Even after a site removes content, search engines may still show old links.
She can request removal from:
* [Google Removal Tools](https://support.google.com/websearch/troubleshooter/3111061?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
* [Bing Content Removal Requests](https://www.bing.com/webmaster/tools/contentremoval?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
### 6. She may have legal claims
Whether she can receive compensation depends on facts such as:
* Was she secretly recorded?
* Did she consent to recording but not uploading?
* Was she a minor when recorded?
* Can the uploader be identified?
* Has she suffered financial, emotional, or reputational harm?
If videos have been online for five years, she may have grounds to sue the uploader and possibly others, depending on local law. Compensation could include:
* Emotional distress damages
* Privacy violation damages
* Lost income or opportunities
* Statutory damages where available
* Attorney fees in some jurisdictions
The fact that websites make money from content does **not automatically mean she is entitled to performer compensation**. Compensation claims are usually based on the unauthorized use of her image, privacy violations, or other legal rights rather than on missed performer earnings.
### 7. Organizations that help victims
She may find support from:
* [Cyber Civil Rights Initiative (CCRI)](https://cybercivilrights.org?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
* [National Center for Victims of Crime](https://victimsofcrime.org?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
CCRI in particular focuses on non-consensual intimate image cases and provides guides and legal resources.
### 8. If she was under 18 in any of the videos
That changes things significantly.
She should report it immediately to:
* Local law enforcement
* [NCMEC CyberTipline](https://report.cybertip.org?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Content involving minors is treated very differently and generally receives urgent attention.
### A practical approach for you
Since she isn't comfortable with technology, you can help her make a checklist:
1. Collect every link.
2. Screenshot everything.
3. Report each video.
4. Keep records of every report submitted.
5. Contact CCRI.
6. Consult a lawyer who handles privacy or non-consensual intimate image cases if the uploader can be identified.
If you're comfortable sharing (without posting any private details), I can also help you figure out the best next steps based on:
* Her state or country,
* Whether she consented to being recorded,
* Whether she consented to uploading,
* Whether the uploader is known,
* And whether the videos are on major sites or smaller sites.