The Power to Take It Down: Fighting Image-Based Abuse

About this episode

This episode discusses the 'Take It Down' Act and the impact of image-based abuse through the lens of survivor advocacy.

In this episode of the Voice2Change podcast by Jane Doe No More, host Jocelyn Maminta sits down with attorney Samantha McCoy, to discuss the landmark "Take It Down" Act. Samantha bravely shares her personal journey as a survivor of image-based sexual abuse, shedding light on the devastating realities of non-consensual image sharing and deepfake exploitation. Together, they break down the new federal law, which criminalizes the distribution and threatens stricter accountability for tech platforms hosting non-consensual intimate imagery. The conversation highlights the vital role of survivor voices in shaping the legislation, the current prevalence of image-based abuse in the digital age, and practical steps victims can take for support and justice. Samantha McCoy is an award-winning appellate attorney, public speaker, activist, and licensed mental health therapist. Throughout her career, she has dedicated herself to closing the gaps within the judicial system and advocating for survivors of sexual violence to ensure they are treated with dignity and a trauma-informed approach. Drawing from her personal experience with image-based sexual abuse, Samantha has become a…

People in this episode

Host: Jocelyn Maminta

Guest: Samantha McCoy

Topics covered

• image-based abuse
• non-consensual sharing
• deepfake exploitation
• survivor advocacy
• federal legislation

Keywords

• image-based abuse
• non-consensual sharing
• deepfake
• survivor advocacy
• Take It Down Act

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jane Doe No More

Books & works: Take It Down Act

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