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In the news…. Fox News Investigators: Overexposed Video Clip. Sexting. 1 out of 5 teens have sent nude or semi nude pictures or videos of themselves 40% of teens have had a sexually suggestive message shown to them
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In the news… Fox News Investigators: Overexposed Video Clip
1 out of 5 teens have sent nude or semi nude pictures or videos of themselves • 40% of teens have had a sexually suggestive message shown to them • 71% of teen girls and 67% of teen guys who have sent sexually suggestive content say they have sent this to a boyfriend/girlfriend • 44% of teens say it is common for these messages to get shared with people other than the intended recipient
Why do teens send these messages? • Pressure from guys • Pressure from friends • As a joke • “Fun or flirtatious” • “Feel sexy” or as a “sexy present” • To bully or harass • To get attention
Potential Consequences • Future employment and college admission may be jeopardized • Relationship problems • Mental health issues/Suicide • Violate school rules • Legal issues
Potential Charges • MN Stat. § 617.246 Use of Minors in Sexual Performance (Felony) • MN Stat. § 617.247 Possession of Pornographic work (Felony) • MN Stat. § 617.241 Distribution of Obscene Materials (Gross Misdemeanor) • MN Stat. § 617.293 Dissemination of Harmful Materials (Gross Misdemeanor) • MN Stat. § 617.746 Interference with Privacy (Gross Misdemeanor) • MN Stat. § 617.23 Indecent Exposure (Gross Misdemeanor or Misdemeanor) • MN Stat. § 617.72 Disorderly Conduct (Misdemeanor) • MN Stat. 617.245 Civil action; Use of Minor in Sexual Performance
What you can do to help… • Educate students & parents • Engage in conversations • Enforce school rules & policies
Thank you! The Safe Schools Subcommittee on Sexting: Ken Jordan Eric Balabon Chris Zimmerman Darren McKernan Julie Athman Dale Olmscheid Donna Williams Victoria Powell Casey Mahon Brandon Wegner Dan Collins Judy Johnson Michele Vlasak