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How revenge porn turns lives upside down

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Darieth Chisolm |

TEDxPittsburgh

• June 2018

What can you do if you're the victim of revenge porn or cyberbullying? Shockingly little, says journalist and activist Darieth Chisolm, who found herself living the nightmare scenario of having explicit photos taken without her knowledge or consent posted online. She describes how she's working to help victims and outlines the current state of legislation aimed at punishing perpetrators.

What can you do if you're the victim of revenge porn or cyberbullying? Shockingly little, says journalist and activist Darieth Chisolm, who found herself living the nightmare scenario of having explicit photos taken without her knowledge or consent posted online. She describes how she's working to help victims and outlines the current state of legislation aimed at punishing perpetrators.

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Share your story. Speaking out and sharing your story is powerful and healing. We want to hear about your experiences, feelings, your courage, bravery and ideas. Your privacy and protection are important to us and we will keep it in confidence and stand available to assist.

Get involved. It takes a village to raise a movement, and every voice matters. Become an Angel Ambassador and join a network of advocates from around the world who are connected to, and in support of, giving voice and dignity to cyber harassment victims and survivors.

Donate. Funds raised for the 50 Shades of Silence multimedia campaign go towards all aspects of creating our documentary. Your financial support will also assist us with book publishing, website maintenance and social media as well as in-school education, public awareness and more needed to assist cyber harassment and cyberbullying prevention education.

About the speaker

Darieth Chisolm

Darieth Chisolm

Journalist, activist

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Darieth Chisolm is an Emmy-winning television personality, former NBC News Anchor, entrepreneur, author, international speaker and life and business coach.

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxPittsburgh, an independent event. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

Read more about TEDx.

Share your story. Speaking out and sharing your story is powerful and healing. We want to hear about your experiences, feelings, your courage, bravery and ideas. Your privacy and protection are important to us and we will keep it in confidence and stand available to assist.

Get involved. It takes a village to raise a movement, and every voice matters. Become an Angel Ambassador and join a network of advocates from around the world who are connected to, and in support of, giving voice and dignity to cyber harassment victims and survivors.

Donate. Funds raised for the 50 Shades of Silence multimedia campaign go towards all aspects of creating our documentary. Your financial support will also assist us with book publishing, website maintenance and social media as well as in-school education, public awareness and more needed to assist cyber harassment and cyberbullying prevention education.