Think before you sext…

Microsoft Windows Phone Commercial

Today’s Technology 4 out of 5 teens carry a cell phone (www.cbsnews.com) Cell phones are vital to teenagers Cell phones indicate social status and popularity 47% of teenagers said their social life would worsen or end without a cell phone 57% credit mobile devices with improving their lifestyle Cell phones are used for: Internet, Apps Texting Music, Videos, Movies and Television Photographs and Filmmaking Games GPS Email, calendar, contacts Books

1 in 3 teens sends more than 100 texts a day Text Message: 54% Call on cell phone: 38% Social Network Site: 25% Instant Message: 24% Face to Face: 33% 1 in 3 teens sends more than 100 texts a day (Pewresearch.org)

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Sexting

The Jessica Logan Story http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29546030/

Why do teens send these messages? Pressure from guys --Not having sex, but will send pictures Pressure from friends Prove commitment As a joke “Fun or flirtatious” “Feel sexy” or as a “sexy present” To bully or harass To get attention

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. § 609.746 Interference with Privacy  (Gross Misdemeanor/Felony) MN Stat. § 617.23 Indecent Exposure  (Gross Misdemeanor or Misdemeanor) MN Stat. § 609.765 Criminal Defamation  (Gross Misdemeanor) MN Stat. § 609.79 Obscene or Harassing Telephone Calls  (Misdemeanor) MN Stat. § 609.748 Harassment  (Misdemeanor) MN Stat. § 609.72 Disorderly Conduct  (Misdemeanor) MN Stat. 617.245 Civil action; Use of Minor in Sexual Performance

Potential Consequences Employment Housing College --Sex offender registration comes in mail Relationships Reputation Social repercussions Family Mental health issues/Suicide School Consequences Legal issues Sex Offender Registration

College Admissions Application (University of Minnesota)

Job Applications (City of Elk River) Have you ever been required to register as a predatory offender, convicted of a felony, or convicted under a narcotics or controlled substance law? Yes No If ‘Yes’, attach a separate sheet with explanation. Note to all applicants: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. All applicants invited for an interview will be asked to provide the above information at the time of the interview. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

Things to think about before hitting send… Do you really know who is on the other end Don’t assume anything you send/post is going to remain private Anything you send/post will never truly go away Don’t give in to pressure to do something that makes you feel uncomfortable Nothing is truly anonymous

Online Predators

YAC ELKS(info on crime) TEXT to 274637 Report Concerns… Tell a teacher, principal, counselor or other trusted adult OR Text a tip to the Safe Schools Tip Line: YAC ELKS(info on crime) TEXT to 274637

The Safe Schools Subcommittee on Sexting: 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