When a survivor dies by suicide following domestic abuse, we are increasingly willing to examine the role coercion, control and abuse may have played. But why are we not asking the same questions about child sexual abuse, rape and sexual violence? This blog explores the often-overlooked connection between sexual trauma and suicide, the devastating long-term impact on survivors, and the urgent need for greater accountability, understanding and support.

The article highlights the growing problem of non-consensual intimate image abuse and the important work of the UK’s Revenge Porn Helpline in supporting victims and removing harmful content online. It explains the devastating emotional and social impact of these crimes, which are often linked to wider patterns of abuse, control, and exploitation.