uk Sexual violence & highly sensitive situations

What to do if…
an audition, photoshoot, or opportunity unexpectedly pressures you to undress or provide explicit images

Produced and maintained by PanicStation.org Published: 22 July 2026 Last reviewed: 12 August 2026 Editorial policy UK guide

Short answer

End the interaction and move to a safer, staffed, or public place. Do not undress or provide explicit images because you feel pressured; call 999 if the danger is immediate or someone is preventing you from leaving.

Do not do these things

Do not stay because you fear seeming difficult or losing the opportunity.
Do not send a test image, undress partly, or agree to something smaller to calm the person down.
Do not pay or provide more images if someone threatens to share material.
Do not return alone to collect belongings or continue the meeting.
Do not confront the person about whether the request is legitimate while you are still unsafe.
Do not let claims about contracts, fees, reputation, or future work rush you into complying.

What to do now

Leave the room, building, vehicle, private area, video call, or chat. Move towards reception, security, venue staff, other people, or another place where you feel safer.
Contact one trusted person and tell them where you are. Ask them to stay on the phone, meet you, or help arrange safe transport.
If speaking feels safe, use one clear sentence such as: “I do not agree to this. I am leaving.” You do not need to explain, negotiate, or persuade anyone.
Call 999 if someone is preventing you from leaving, threatening you, or carrying out unwanted contact now. If you cannot speak during a mobile 999 call, listen to the prompts and press 55 when asked.
If the pressure happened online, end the call or conversation and use the platform’s blocking and reporting controls once you are safe.
If it feels safe, keep the messages, profile, booking details, and time and location without contacting the person again.
If an image has already been sent, posted, or used to threaten you, do not send more or pay. UK adults can contact the Revenge Porn Helpline, and StopNCII may help when its eligibility criteria apply. If you are under 18, tell a trusted adult or contact Childline or CEOP; Report Remove can help with sexual images of you that are online.
If unwanted sexual contact happened or you need medical care, contact a local sexual assault referral service or A&E. You can ask for healthcare and specialist support without first deciding whether to report to the police.

What can wait

You do not need to decide now whether to report to the police, complain to the organiser, confront anyone, post publicly, accept future work, or make decisions about your career or a contract. Detailed complaints and longer-term legal, work, or personal decisions can wait until you are safe and supported.

Important reassurance

Attending an audition, photoshoot, meeting, or online call does not mean that you agreed to nudity, sexual activity, or explicit images. Freezing, leaving slowly, or complying while under pressure does not make the pressure your fault, and you can seek support even if you are unsure how to describe what happened.

Scope note

This guide covers immediate safety and support only. Later decisions about reporting, complaints, work, contracts, image removal, or legal options may require specialist help.

Important note

This is general information, not legal, medical, safeguarding, or other professional advice. Call 999 in an emergency and seek urgent medical care for injuries or immediate health concerns.

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