1. Sexting Rates and Reasons
Rates=1 in 3
Photos or messages
Usually Over Text or IM
Trying to Flirt
Trying to Connect with Someone
Think it’s a Joke
½ Feel Pressured

2. Sexting Consequences School: Suspension, Expelled
Personal: embarrassment, awkwardness, nude photos are out there forever!
Legal: Child pornography, Jail, Sex Offender Registry (if 18)

3. Legal Consequences
If you send visual material showing another minor, even yourself, engaging in sexual conduct:
Class C Misdemeanor
Up to a $500 fine
If sent with the intent to harass, annoy, alarm, abuse, torment, embarrass or offend another:
Class B Misdemeanor
Up to a $2,000 fine
If you possess visual material showing another minor engaging in sexual conduct:
Class C Misdemeanor – Up to a $500 fine
Up to 180 Days in jail
Definition of Sexual Conduct:
Includes masturbation, display of the genitals, anus or any portion of the breast below the areola.

4. Sexting…don’t go there!
Don’t send sexually explicit messages…find a better way to flirt.
Avoid embarrassment and don’t take/send nude or semi-nude photos!
Don’t forward photos, messages, or pornography…it’s not worth it!
Say It to someone’s face…don’t put it in print. Delete it when you see it.