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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
• 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
www.thatsnotcool.com
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