80 likes | 520 Views
Kara Mowery. The Dangers of Sexting . What is sexting ?. Sexting is the act of sending sexually explicit messages or photos usually through via two phones . Facts about Sexting. The online world seems to be a growing more dangerous for young people all the time
E N D
Kara Mowery The Dangers of Sexting.
What is sexting? • Sexting is the act of sending sexually explicit messages or photos usually through via two phones
Facts about Sexting • The online world seems to be a growing more dangerous for young people all the time • Webcams and cell phones make it easier than ever to exchange pictures- NAKED • One survey shows that three in ten are taking part in sexting of some kind
Dangers of this crime • If you decide to send a nude photograph to someone, your putting yourself out there for good after it’s sent there is no turning back. • Once you send the picture you no longer have a choice on where it goes from there • Sending these nude photos sets you up to be bullied and sexually harassed, even more major you get in trouble with the law!
What Could You Get Charged with? • Child pornography • Distributing or processing explicit photos • Communicating with a minor in the intent of a lewd act • Internet Sex crimes • Sending harmful matter with the intent of seduction
Who gets charged? • The sender • The Receiver ( some cases) • Anyone who passes the photo on to others • Parents also are involved in most cases
Sources • http://www.sexcrimecriminaldefense.com/sexting/ • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexting • http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20271181,00.html • http://safety.amw.com/internet/are-your-teens-aware-of-the-dangers-of-sexting/ • http://www.hrmvideo.com/resources/8102DV_Dangers_Sexting.pdf