# Second Dawn

> Second Dawn (seconddawn.org) is a program that provides free, confidential content removal for victims of sextortion, non-consensual intimate imagery ("revenge porn"), deepfakes, and domestic abuse. It works with domestic violence shelters, sexual assault service providers, and victim advocacy organizations. The blog publishes practical guides and state-by-state legal information for survivors.

Services (free for victims referred by a partner organization, active victims of abuse, or anyone experiencing financial hardship; no victim is turned away for inability to pay):

- Discreet web scanning to find where content appears
- DMCA and intimate-privacy (TAKE IT DOWN Act) takedown requests handled on the victim's behalf
- Search engine removal, including reverse image search results
- Ongoing monitoring so removed content stays down
- Connection to crisis support

Organization partners (nonprofits, shelters) get bulk referrals, staff training, a dedicated liaison, co-branded resources, and impact reporting at no cost to their clients.

To get confidential help: https://www.seconddawn.ai/get-started

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Crisis support: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988); Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741); National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 (text START to 88788); RAINN 1-800-656-4673; CCRI Image Abuse Helpline 1-844-878-2274.

Content on this site is general information, not legal advice.

## Articles

- [Navigating the Emotional Impact of Non-Consensual Image Sharing: A Practical Guide to Healing and Taking Action](https://seconddawn.org/blog/navigating-emotional-impact.md): Understanding your emotional responses, developing coping strategies, and moving toward healing after experiencing non-consensual intimate image distribution.
- [How to Remove Inappropriate Images of Yourself Online: A Self-Help Guide](https://seconddawn.org/blog/how-to-remove-inappropriate-images.md): Taking back control of your digital identity. A comprehensive guide to removing unwanted intimate images from the internet, with platform-specific instructions and legal tools.
- [DMCA vs. Intimate-Privacy Laws in 2025: A Practical Takedown Decision Tree](https://seconddawn.org/blog/dmca-vs-intimate-privacy-laws-2025.md): Two fast lanes now exist in the U.S. for removing non-consensual content: DMCA (copyright) and intimate-privacy routes. Here's how to choose the right path and use copy-paste templates.
- [Taking Back Your Story: How Women Are Reclaiming Their Online Presence](https://seconddawn.org/blog/taking-back-your-story.md): You deserve to feel safe, seen, and in charge of your story. A compassionate guide to reclaiming your digital life after harm, with practical steps, scripts, and resources.
- [State-by-State Legal Protections Against Non-Consensual Pornography (2025)](https://seconddawn.org/blog/state-by-state-legal-protections-2025.md): A comprehensive guide to criminal statutes, civil remedies, and legal tools available in all 50 states and D.C. for victims of intimate image abuse.
- [The First 24-48 Hours: A Gentle, At-Your-Pace Plan](https://seconddawn.org/blog/first-24-48-hours-plan.md): If you've discovered that your private images or personal data have been shared online without your consent, this guide will help you through the first two days, step by step, at your own pace.
- [A Warm, Practical Guide to Removing Unwanted Content Online](https://seconddawn.org/blog/removing-unwanted-content-online.md): This is simpler and more private than you might think. A step-by-step guide to taking back control of your digital presence.

## Resources

- [Resources for Survivors](https://seconddawn.org/blog/resources.md): Hotlines, legal aid, image removal services, tech safety, mental health, housing, and financial support.

## Optional

- [Full text of all articles](https://seconddawn.org/llms-full.txt): Every article and the resource directory in one Markdown file.
- [Sitemap](https://seconddawn.org/sitemap.xml)