SEXTING

What is Sexting? Sexting is a term that describes the use of technology to share personal sexual content. This could include; texts, partial nudity right up to sexual images or videos.

If you are sharing personal Sexual Content over…….. Texts! Or any other online App’s, you are Sexting!

Do you have Control?? Once you send a picture from your phone, you cannot control what happens to it. Think! Would you want this to happen to you……..

According to the law the offence is; Taking or distributing indecent photographs of a child under eighteen years of age. It is also an offence of possessing indecent photographs of children under 18 years of age.

So if you are under the age of 18, and you take a picture of yourself naked, you are breaking the law If you then pass that image onto another person, you are also breaking the law! If they pass that image on, they are also breaking the law! If you keep the photo, you are also breaking the law

The sentence: Maximum sentence 10 Years + Sex Offenders Registration

However! The Association of Chief Police Officers have clearly stated that young people will be treated as victims and it is only in extreme cases that this will be viewed differently. We are there to help you! And we will always treat you as a victim first!

OK, so you’ve taken a picture and it’s got out What to do? Don’t panic! Ask for help – this might be difficult, you may feel embarrassed so choose someone you can trust (friend, teacher, family, trusted adult) You won’t get into trouble – the law is on your side. outube.com/w atch?v=sch_W Mjd6go

Remember! You can always ask for help. We will help you. Child line