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Sexting(cyberbully)

Sexting(cyberbully). Travis Hayes Logan Walker. Definition. Sexting= is the act of sending sexually explicit messages or photographs primarily using mobile phone. Requirments. Middle school students charged in 'sexting' case Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2010 12:05 am

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Sexting(cyberbully)

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  1. Sexting(cyberbully) Travis Hayes Logan Walker

  2. Definition • Sexting= is the act of sending sexually explicit messages or photographs primarily using mobile phone.

  3. Requirments • Middle school students charged in 'sexting' case • Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2010 12:05 am • http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter/article_bf8bdbf3-952e-5382Two Ben Franklin Middle School -9f2e-6224eefaa3c2.html • 1 page • At: Two Ben Franklin Middle School

  4. http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter/article_bf8bdbf3-952e-5382Two Ben Franklin Middle School -9f2e-6224eefaa3c2.html • VALPARAISO | Two Ben Franklin Middle School students who Valparaiso police said were caught using their cell phones to exchange nude pictures of each other -- a practice called sexual texting or "sexting" -- are facing criminal charges. • A 13-year-old Valparaiso girl and a 12-year-old Valparaiso boy were referred to juvenile probation on charges of possession of child pornography and child exploitation. In adult court, the charges would carry a maximum penalty of 11 years in prison, but prosecutors expect the case to be handled in the juvenile system. • "Something needs to be done, but we think dealing with them through the juvenile court system is appropriate, so as not to saddle them with (consequences) from the adult system," Porter County Prosecutor Brian Gensel said. • In the adult system, convicted offenders face not only prison time but also having to register as a sex offender. • The case against the Valparaiso students came to light when the girl's phone went off during class Jan. 21 and the teacher confiscated it. The teacher told police the girl asked to delete something from the phone before it was turned over to the administration, but that request was denied.

  5. http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter/article_bf8bdbf3-952e-5382-9f2e-6224eefaa3c2.html(continued)http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter/article_bf8bdbf3-952e-5382-9f2e-6224eefaa3c2.html(continued) • The teacher said the girl began crying, saying she would get in trouble because the boy had sent her a dirty picture. • An investigation revealed the boy sent the girl an explicit photo of himself Jan. 17 and asked her to use her cellular phone to send back a similar picture of herself, which she did, police said. Police further found out the girl showed the picture of the boy to one of her friends. • Deputy Prosecutor Cheryl Polarek said young people don't understand the ramifications of texting nude pictures or posting certain material on social networking sites like Facebook. She said a nude picture could end up being shared with half the school and could get in the hands of people who seek out child pornography. • Even though it is illegal to send or possess nude pictures of someone younger than 18, a national survey found 20 percent of teens have texted or posted online nude or semi-nude pictures of themselves. • Gensel, who belongs to the National District Attorneys Association, said the association's trade publication featured a column on sexting that highlighted Montgomery County, Ohio, Prosecutor Mathias Heck Jr.'s implementation of a "diversion program" for sexting cases.

  6. http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter/article_bf8bdbf3-952e-5382-9f2e-6224eefaa3c2.html(continued)http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter/article_bf8bdbf3-952e-5382-9f2e-6224eefaa3c2.html(continued) • Young people who enter the diversion program undergo education on appropriate sexual boundaries and related topics, complete community service and relinquish their cell phone for a period of time. If the program is successfully completed, the charges are dismissed or never filed. • Gensel agrees with Heck that there needs to be some "tempering" of prosecution so some foolish, consenting behavior doesn't have long-term ramifications on young people's lives. Gensel favors a system in which young people receive an explanation about how serious of a matter sexual texting is, and that there will be serious consequences if they continue doing it. • Valparaiso police Sgt. Michael Grennes said this case shows the need for parents to educate their children about what they can and can't do with their cellular phones or on their computers. He also recommends parents to follow through by monitoring their children's phone and computer use. He also said parents might want to consider whether their child really needs to own a phone.

  7. My Views • I think that sexting should be illegal for kids under 18. But, once they're 18 they should be able to do what they want on their phone if they choose to do sexting and other explicit stuff and the other person is ok with it then go for it.

  8. Why is it interesting • Its interesting cause of all the trouble kids can get into from sexting another person

  9. Agree/disagree • I disagree with the jurisdiction.

  10. Relevance • I don’t personally know of anyone who has been charged for sexting. But, I thing that It should be illegal until you are 18.

  11. Stats • The percent of teenagers who have sent or posted nude or semi-nude pictures or video of themselves: • 20% of teenagers overall • 22% of teen girls • 18% of teen boys • 11% of young teen girls ages 13-16 • The percent of teenagers sending or posting sexually suggestive messages: • 39% of all teenagers • 37% of teen girls • 40% of teen boys • 15 Percent of teenagers who have sent or posted nude or seminude images of themselves say they have done so to someone they only knew online. • 48 Percent of teenagers say they have received such messages

  12. More stats • 71 Percent of teen girls and 67% of teen guys who have sent or posted sexually suggestive content say they have sent or posted this content to a boyfriend or girlfriend. • 21 Percent of teenage girls and 39% of teen boys say they have sent such content to someone they wanted to date or hook up with. • 44 Percent of both teen girls and teen boys say it is common for sexually suggestive text messages to get shared with people other than the intended recipient. • 36 Percent of teen girls and 39 % of teen boys say it is common for nude or semi-nude photos to get shared with people other than the intended recipient. • 51 Percent of teen girls say pressure from a guy is a reason girls send sexy messages or images; only 18 % of teen boys cited pressure from female counterparts as a reason. • 66 Percent of teen girls and 60% of teen boys say they did so to be “fun or flirtatious”; their most common reason for sending sexy content. • 52 Percent of teenage girls used sexting as a “sexy present” for their boyfriend. • 44 Percent of both teen girls and teen boys say they sent sexually suggestive messages or images in response to such content they received. • 40 Percent of teenage girls said they sent sexually suggestive messages or images as “a joke.” • 34 Percent of teen girls say they sent or posted sexually suggestive content to “feel sexy.” • 12 Percent of teen girls felt “pressured” to send sexually suggestive messages or images.

  13. Solutions • Go to a parent. • Go to the police. • Ask for help.

  14. FIN

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