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Out-of-date laws mean victims of image-based sexual abuse can't get help from ACC and must prove their abuser intended to cause them harm before police will prosecute.
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Image-based sexual abuse: Victims with ongoing mental health issues struggle for help from ACC and justice system 18 May, 2021 08:19 PM 13 minutes to read Every year, Netsafe receives about 3500 reports of abuse under the Harmful Digital Communications Act. Photo / 123rf Every year, Netsafe receives about 3500 reports of abuse under the Harmful Digital Communications Act. Photo / 123rf RNZ By Anusha Bradley for RNZ Out-of-date laws mean victims of image-based sexual abuse can't get help from ACC and must prove their abuser intended to cause them harm before police will prosecute. Hazel* woke ...
Supplied Out-of-date laws mean victims of image-based sexual abuse can't get help from ACC and must prove their abuser intended to cause them harm before police will prosecute. (File photo) This story discusses details of sexual abuse and mental illness. Out-of-date laws mean victims of image-based sexual abuse can't get help from ACC and must prove their abuser intended to cause them harm before police will prosecute. Hazel* woke up and reached for her phone. There was a message from an old friend: "Hi, I don't want to alarm you. But I think this could be you," said the text.