1. Sexting… It’s gotta stop!
John Marshall High School’s
Police Liaison, Joel Blahnik Talks about …
Sexting… It’s gotta stop!

2. In the news…
Fox News
Overexposed
(hyperlink)

3. Sexting

4. 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

5. 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

6. Potential Consequences
Future employment and college admission may be jeopardized
Relationship problems
Mental health issues/Suicide
Violate school rules
Legal issues

8. 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)
MN Stat. § Indecent Exposure  (Gross Misdemeanor or Misdemeanor)
MN Stat. § Disorderly Conduct  (Misdemeanor)
MN Stat Civil action; Use of Minor in Sexual Performance
Click on the statute number for the link to the definition.

9. What you can do to help… Educate students & parents
Engage in conversations
Enforce school rules & policies

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11. 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