1. Our Youth- Their Social Networks, Sexting, and Safety

2. http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=QUCfFcchw1w http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=QUCfFcchw1w Social Media

3. Types of Technology  Television  Video Games  Computers  Tablets  Cell Phones CamerasCameras Video recordingVideo recording Text messagingText messaging

4. Useful Purposes  Entertainment  Communication  Research  Bonding

5. “Mis”Useful Purposes  Harass and taunt others  Steal others identity  Gain information  Access to inappropriate material

6. http://visual.ly/complete-history- social-media?view=true http://visual.ly/complete-history- social-media?view=true Social Media History http://visual.ly/complete-history- social-media?view=true

7. Social Networking  Facebook – 1.11 Billion Active Users- TechCrunch.com  Twitter- 554 Million Active Users- http://www.statisticbrain.com/twitter-statistics/ http://www.statisticbrain.com/twitter-statistics/ http://www.statisticbrain.com/twitter-statistics/  Instagram- 100 Million Active Users- instagram.com

8. Unsavory Networks  Backpage- classified ad website  Snapchat- limits photos/texts from 1 to 10sec. before deleting  Youporn/Lubetube- xxxplicit adult pornography

9. http://abcnews.go.com/Technol ogy/snapchat-releases- snapkidz-tween- users/story?id=19483458 http://abcnews.go.com/Technol ogy/snapchat-releases- snapkidz-tween- users/story?id=19483458 Snapchat

10. …And The …And TheConsequences

11. Consequences  Legal  Social  Emotional/ Psychological

12. What is “Sexting”  Sexting is the act of sending sexually explicit messages or photos electronically, primarily between cell phones.

13. http://www.today.com/id/295460 30/ns/today- parenting_and_family/t/her- teen-committed-suicide-over- sexting/ http://www.today.com/id/295460 30/ns/today- parenting_and_family/t/her- teen-committed-suicide-over- sexting/ Jesse Logan

14. Laws  ORC 2907.31 Disseminating matter harmful to juveniles.  ORC 2907.321 Pandering obscenity involving a minor.  2907.322 Pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor.  2907.323 Illegal use of minor in nudity-oriented material or performance.

15. Classification  Certain offenses involving sexting may require Sex Offender Registration and DNA testing require Sex Offender Registration and DNA testing  Person could be flagged on a Criminal Records check as a registered Sex Offender Records check as a registered Sex Offender  Registration limits your opportunities in life

16. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2 013/06/07/nichole-cable- murder-suspect- groping_n_3401670.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2 013/06/07/nichole-cable- murder-suspect- groping_n_3401670.html Nichole Cable

18.  Be Smart: Think before you send any pictures out, understand that nothing you post is private in cyberspace.  Be Strong: Don't give into pressure to do something you are not comfortable with, like sending a nude photo. Don't let your friends give into any pressure.  Be Responsible: Don't ask someone to send a nude photo to you and don't forward nude photos to other people if you receive one.

19. When does treatment begin? Caught by the law Find information on electronic devices Notice red flags (e.g. isolation, depressed mood anxiety )

20. Males versus Females  Deal more with hands on offending from males  Females send the texts after prompted by a significant other or peer.

21. Case Example  Teenager sexting inappropriate pictures and talking to older men through facebook.  Teenager using KIK application to speak with others.

22. Safety Precautions  Understand the websites your child is viewing.  Understand consent.  Warning signs of depression: Isolation, withdrawal, irritability, tearfulness, rapid change in mood. Anxiety On edge behavior, physical features (biting nails) feeling paranoid

23. Where do we go from here?  Intake session: gather as much information as possible.  Create a safety plan (how to block certain information, taking phone away at night, checking phones, have access to passwords, develop consequences)  Identify the duration, frequency and intensity of behavior (when did it begin, how often and what is being sent?)

24. Social and Emotional Triggers  Peer Pressure  Low Self-esteem or self-worth  Curiosity  *Word of caution when working with parents who have experiences of past abuse.

25. Treatment  Psychoeducation/Parent education: One of the first steps in successfully working through treatment. Parents must have boundaries as well.  Build rapport  CBT: Linking thoughts, feelings and actions  Strength-Based Approach

26. Treatment cont.  Motivational Interviewing  Relapse Prevention  Solution Focused

27. Duration of Treatment  Varies case by case. Must carefully work on issues with the child/teen and be understanding of their feelings in order to make progress.  Individual, family and group counseling are beneficial methods of treatment.  Measure progress along the way (expect some clients to be unwilling at certain steps)

28. Resources  www.onguardonline.gov  www.netsmartz.org www.netsmartz.org  www.commoncraft.com  Contact Child Guidance & Family Solutions Intake Department: 330-762-0591 330-762-0591