1. Sexting Frederick S. Lane Boston College 03 March 2011 How One Click Can Ruin Your Child’s Life www.FrederickLane.com

2. Seminar Overview Introduction Children and Technology Cyberbullying & Sexting Emotional and Social Consequences Legal Consequences Prevention www.FrederickLane.com

3. Introduction Attorney, Educational Consultant & Lecturer www.FrederickLane.com

4. Introduction Attorney, Educational Consultant & Lecturer Author of 5 Books www.FrederickLane.com

5. Introduction Attorney, Educational Consultant & Lecturer Author of 5 Books Computer Forensics Expert www.FrederickLane.com

6. Introduction Attorney, Educational Consultant & Lecturer Author of 5 Books Computer Forensics Expert Chair, Burlington (VT) School Board www.FrederickLane.com

7. Introduction Attorney, Educational Consultant & Lecturer Author of 5 Books Computer Forensics Expert Chair, Burlington (VT) School Board Student Safety & Privacy Advocate www.FrederickLane.com

8. Communication at the Speed of Light 1983 – 1 st US mobile call www.FrederickLane.com

9. Communication at the Speed of Light 1983 – 1 st US mobile call 1995 – Web explodes www.FrederickLane.com

10. Communication at the Speed of Light 1983 – 1 st US mobile call 1995 – Web explodes 1996 – Jennicam www.FrederickLane.com

11. Communication at the Speed of Light 1983 – 1 st US mobile call 1995 – Web explodes 1996 – Jennicam 2002 – 1 st US camera phone www.FrederickLane.com

12. Communication at the Speed of Light 1983 – 1 st US mobile call 1995 – Web explodes 1996 – Jennicam 2002 – 1 st US camera phone 2006 – ½ of all cell phones have cameras www.FrederickLane.com

13. Communication at the Speed of Light 1983 – 1 st US mobile call 1995 – Web explodes 1996 – Jennicam 2002 – 1 st US camera phone 2006 – ½ of all cell phones have cameras 2008 – 1.9 billion camera phones www.FrederickLane.com

14. Kids LOVE Cell Phones 2001 ~ An estimated 20% have cell phones Cell phone companies discover the teen market By 2006, 40% of teens have cell phones By 2009, that figure doubled to 83% 20% of kids 6-11 own a phone Average age of ownership is now < 10 55% say top cell phone activity is texting www.FrederickLane.com

15. Amazingly Busy Fingers In 2008, U.S. mobile subscribers sent an astounding 900 billion SMS text messages. Another 32 billion MMS messages were sent, a 120% increase over 2007 An estimated 250 billion digital photographs were taken with cell phones Number of photos and text messages is expected to rise sharply in years to come www.FrederickLane.com

16. When Sharing Circles Go Bad World Wide Web Email / MMS / Social Networking Camera phone www.FrederickLane.com

17. Cyberbullying The use of the Internet, cell phones, or other devices to send or post text or images intended to hurt or embarrass another person www.FrederickLane.com

18. Sexting “The act of sending sexually explicit photos, images, or messages electronically, primarily by cell phone or the Internet” www.FrederickLane.com

19. Culture & Sexting Television & Movies The Internet Porn Chic www.FrederickLane.com

20. Culture & Sexting Television & Movies The Internet Porn Chic Celebrity Sexting Hormones www.FrederickLane.com

21. The Scope of the Sexting Problem Findings of a Fall 2008 study by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy: – 20% of teens 13-19 have sent or posted a nude photo or video – 2/3 of those sent the content to a boyfriend/girlfriend, 15% of whom forwarded it. – 15% of teens sending nude photos/videos have sent the content to people they only know online www.FrederickLane.com

22. Latest Sexting Stats – April ‘09 30% of girls 9-15 have “sexted” Typical age to start sending “sexts” – 12 Typical age to start receiving “sexts” – 10 Reasons for sending a “sext” message? – To get attention – 82% – To be cool – 67% – To be like the popular girls – 60% – To find a boyfriend – 55% www.FrederickLane.com

23. WAY Beyond “Kiss and Tell” Three Most Common “Sext” Scenarios: 1.Romantic Couple Exchanges Sexts 2.Sext Messages Are Initially Private, but Are Redistributed by One Individual to Boast, for Revenge, etc. 3.Individual Solicits Sext as a Prelude to a Relationship, or As An Offer For One No Such Thing As “Casual Sexts” www.FrederickLane.com

24. Prevention and Education Clear School District Policies – Acceptable Use Policies – Anti-Harassment and Anti-Cyberbullying Student & Parent Education – Personal Privacy Curriculum Staff Training Law Enforcement & Legislative Outreach www.FrederickLane.com

25. Detection and Response Be Aware of What’s Going on in Schools Notify Parents Interview Faculty, Staff & Students Isolate & Lock Down Evidence Get Legal / Law Enforcement Help ASAP Follow Established Disciplinary Procedures Use as a Teachable Moment www.FrederickLane.com

26. Emotional & Social Consequences Short Term: – Sexual Blackmail – Bullying, Harassment, & Ostracization – Embarrassment Long Term: – Depression & Mental Illness – Loss of Scholarships, Admissions, Jobs – Self-Injury & Suicide www.FrederickLane.com

27. Jesse Logan 18 year old high school senior in Ohio Sent nude photos of herself to her boyfriend When they broke up, he forwarded them to various high school girls Logan was harassed, taunted, and even physically assaulted because of the photographs In July 2008, Logan committed suicide www.FrederickLane.com

28. Student Legal Consequences School Sanctions: – Violation of various school policies – Removal from extra-curriculars or school Civil Liability: – Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress – Invasion of privacy (depending on state) Criminal Prosecution: – Federal child pornography statutes (< 18) – State child pornography statutes (varies) www.FrederickLane.com

29. District Legal Consequences Disruption of Educational Activities: – Possible investigation / seizure of network Criminal Liability for Employees: – Relationship-Based Crimes – Possession / Distribution of Child Pornography Civil Lawsuits – Failure to provide /maintain a safe environment – State child pornography statutes (varies) www.FrederickLane.com

30. Additional Resources CommonSenseMedia.org WiredSafety.org FBI “A Parent’s Guide to Internet Safety” -- http://www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pg uidee.htm http://www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pg uidee.htm iKeepSafe.org iSafe.org www.FrederickLane.com

31. Vermont School Board Assoc. My thanks to the Vermont School Board Association and its Associate Director, Winton Goodrich, for their support of my trip to the National School Board Association to make this presentation. www.FrederickLane.com

32. Sexting Frederick S. Lane Boston College 03 March 2011 How One Click Can Ruin Your Child’s Life www.FrederickLane.com