1. Think before you sext…

2. Microsoft Windows Phone Commercial

3. Today’s Technology
4 out of 5 teens carry a cell phone (
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
, calendar, contacts
Books

4. 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)

5. Bulletin Board

6. Sexting

7. The Jessica Logan Story

8. 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

11. Potential Charges
MN Stat. § Use of Minors in Sexual Performance  (Felony)
MN Stat. § Possession of Pornographic work  (Felony)
MN Stat. § Distribution of Obscene Materials  (Gross Misdemeanor)
MN Stat. § Dissemination of Harmful Materials (Gross Misdemeanor)
MN Stat. § Interference with Privacy  (Gross Misdemeanor/Felony)
MN Stat. § Indecent Exposure  (Gross Misdemeanor or Misdemeanor)
MN Stat. § Criminal Defamation  (Gross Misdemeanor)
MN Stat. § Obscene or Harassing Telephone Calls  (Misdemeanor)
MN Stat. § Harassment  (Misdemeanor)
MN Stat. § Disorderly Conduct  (Misdemeanor)
MN Stat Civil action; Use of Minor in Sexual Performance

12. 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

13. College Admissions Application (University of Minnesota)

14. 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.

15. 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

16. Online Predators

17. 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

18. 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