Yr 9 Parent Information Evening 17 th September 2019 SEXTING Youth produced sexual imagery AIMS To raise awareness of sexting To explore the legal aspects To advise parents on how best to talk to their children about sexting ID: 768831
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Yr 9 Parent Information Evening17th September 2019 SEXTING Youth produced sexual imagery
AIMS To raise awareness of sexting To explore the legal aspects To advise parents on how best to talk to their children about sexting To share advice and guidance To highlight online safety at Grey Court
Think before you postThink before you post video
What is sexting? The act of sending sexually explicit messages, semi nude or nude photos or videos via mobile phone cameras and messaging features.They can be sent using mobiles, tablets, smartphones, laptops or any device that allows you to share media and messages. Sexting may also be called: trading nudesdirties pic for pic. NSPCC
Statistics- a rapidly growing issue 1 in 7 young people admit to having taken a sexual image of themselves. .. And over 50% went on to share the image onlineA 5 year old in County Durham is the youngest person in the UK to be investigated by PoliceNSPCC
Boy, 14, is 'branded a paedophile' by police for texting naked selfie to schoolgirl: Mother's fury as son is put on sex crime database for 100 years 4th September 2015
Why do young people sext? Peer pressure Technology availablePerception that everyone is doing itPerceived boosting of self esteem For attentionAs a way of flirting Exploration of sexual identity
The Law Making, possessing and distributing any imagery of someone under 18 which is ‘indecent’ is illegal. This includes imagery of yourself if you are under 18. It is an offence to possess, distribute, show and make indecent images of children. The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (England and Wales) defines a child, for the purposes of indecent images, as anyone under the age of 18. ‘Indecent’ is not defined in legislation.
The Law Actions that are illegal when carried out by a child:Taking explicit photos or videos of themselves or someone elseSharing such images with others, even if the recipients are the same agePossessing, storing or downloading explicit images of a child, even if the individual is aware of it
The Law While it is illegal to have sexual relations with a person under the age of 16, there are laws to protect anyone up to 18-years-old from sexting. Outcome 21: police discretionSince January 2016, the police in England and Wales can record that a young person has been creating and sharing explicit images without taking formal action if this is in the public interest.
Risks No control over images and how they are shared blackmail, bullying and harmUnwanted attentionEmotional distressLegality issues
How to talk to your child about sexting Find a way to start the conversation Explain the risks Make it clear you will be supportive and understanding
How to protect your child from the risks of sexting Tell them that sexting is illegal and images can be difficult to remove once postedGive them clear expectations about how they use their mobile phonesDon’t minimise sexting as a “prank”Have open discussions about who they talk to onlineTalk through their experience or what they've heard about sexting Try not to use labels like “promiscuous” when talking about sexting Reassure them that talking about sexting doesn’t mean they have to give up their phone/device NSPCC
Online safety at Grey Courtis about teaching young people to be safe Computing curriculum Sex and relationships educationPDW daysAssembliesTutor timeParent information eveningsstaff training
Links, advice and Resources Net aware Internet Watch Foundation (IWF)ChildlineCEOPNSPCCThinkuknowInternetmatters.orgThe UK Safer Internet Centre