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SextingTopic areaSexting: social and legal consequences Target age groupSecondaryTeachers are advised to choose the activity/activities that best suit the capabilities of their students and timing requirements.Lesson overviewThe lesson resource introduces the concept of sexting. The potential social and legal consequences of this behaviour are explored, along with strategies for managing sexting related issues. Lesson outcomesStudents will be able to: identify what sexting isidentify that sexting can be a form of cyberbullyingunderstand the potential social and legal consequences of sextingidentify strategies to manage sexting issues to protect themselves and othersunderstand the long term impact of sexting on their digital footprintdevelop an understanding of using digital technologies responsibly in relationshipsAustralian Curriculum Learning areas: Health and Physical Education, Humanities and Social Sciences (Civics and Citizenship), Technologies (Digital Technologies). Note: these identified Learning Areas are awaiting final endorsement.General capabilities: Information and Communication Technology capability (ICT), Ethical understanding, personal and social capability.Licensing This work is licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike 2.5 Australia Licence. A legal notice applies to the use of these materials. See information contained in this resource should not be relied on for specialist legal advice. Independent legal advice should be sought for individual matters. Individuals are encouraged to contact their local Legal Aid Centre for assistance with applicable National, State and Territory laws.Activity 1Understanding sextingDiscussion activityPage5–6Subject focusExplore student knowledge of sexting behaviourDurationResources requiredInternet access to view video Alarmed. 2Discussion of sexting scenariosVisual and writing activityPage7Subject focusIdentifying peer pressure in relation to sextingDurationResources requiredWorksheet 1: Sexting ScenariosInternet access to view Kids Helpline video Make Cyberspace a Better Place—Amy—Sexting. Activity 3Legal consequences of sexting Visual /Writing/ Discussion ActivityPage8–12Subject focusUnderstanding legal consequences of sexting as a negative online behaviour onlineDurationResources requiredWorksheet 2: Sexting and the LawInternet access to view the ThinkUKnow video Megan’s Story. 4Handling overexposure – sexting.Visual /Writing/ Discussion ActivityPage13–15Subject focusIdentify strategies to manage sexting issuesDurationResources requiredWorksheet 3: What would you do?Internet access to download/view the Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner’s resources:‘So You Got Naked Online’ brochure ‘Sexting’ webpage External links included in lessonIt is recommended that teachers preview the video and print media material before presenting to students. Technology and Terminology referred to in this lessonSexting, legal and social consequences, cyberbullying, responsible use of digital technologies, ‘sexy pics’, ‘noodz’, relationship, sexual images, criminal offence, Commonwealth law, child pornography, predator, grooming, sex offender, Australian National Child Offender Register, jail, digital reputation, police, peer pressure, unsolicited sext, threat, harassment, respect, support, the Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner, Kids Helpline.SextingWhat is sexting?Sexting is the taking, sending or sharing of provocative or sexual images, photos, messages or videos generally using a mobile phone or the internet. Sexting can have serious social and legal consequences for young people.The reasons why young people send sexting images are complex. Some teens take and send a ‘sexy pic’ for fun, to flirt, to gain popularity, as part of a romantic relationship or in response to peer or partner pressure.Sexting scenarios include:exchange of images between two people in a romantic relationshipexchange of images between two romantic partners, that are shared with people outside the relationshipimages provided to adults who are grooming young people by pretending they love them or claiming they can make them famous.There is no such thing as safe sexting. Once a private image has been posted or sent, it can be impossible to control who views it and the impact may be lasting.ResearchResearch by the Australian Communications and Media Authority shows that 13 per cent of 16 to 17 year old teens reported that they, or a friend sent sexually suggestive nude or nearly nude pictures or videos to someone else. Eighteen per cent of 16 to 17 year olds said they or a friend received photos or videos of someone else. [Source: ACMA Like, post, share: Young Australians’ experience of social media].A form of cyberbullyingSexting can be used for cyberbullying where a person’s private images are shared with others without their consent, with the intention to harm or humiliate a person. Images of a sexual nature may also attract ill-intentioned individuals including adults seeking young people for sexual purposes, or to share the images on image sharing websites for sexual pleasure. Sexting can also be harassment. For example, someone might persistently request a naked picture or send a naked picture of themselves to someone who does not wish to receive the material. The lawImportantly sexting may also be considered a criminal offence, even if all parties are willing participants. Depending on the ages of the individuals depicted in sexting images, the production, storing and sharing of the images may amount to a criminal offence under applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory laws. Many laws about using technology, such as mobile phones or computers, are in the Federal Criminal Code and various state based legislation under the Crimes Act or Criminal Code.Under Commonwealth law, sexual images of people under the age of 18 may be considered child pornography and carry charges related to the creation and distribution of child pornography. Even if all participants are willing, they may still be breaking the law if they take and share naked or sexual images of themselves or others who are minors. Sexting that involves harassment may be considered a menacing, harassing or offensive use of the internet or mobile phone. Commonwealth and State laws may apply to this behaviour. If the police become involved they are likely to look into how the image was made, where it may have been sent and if there was consent from those involved. While sexting can be a crime, the police may not prosecute if there is no harm or malice involved.Grooming and sexual predatorsAdults who seek to groom young people for a sexual relationship often start by seeking sexy pics and videos. These adults are extremely cunning and manipulative and convince young people they are in love with them. The images or videos young people share with predators are often shared with other adults and used to blackmail the young person into participating in sexual acts. The adults use the young person’s shame to keep them engaged in a sexual relationship, and even to escalate the relationship to physical contact, or to encourage the young person to recruit others. Police advise that the best way to stop predators is by taking away the shame young people feel about the pictures they have shared so they can report to parents and authorities to make sure the predators are captured. A recent study by the UK Internet Watch Foundation showed that up to 88% of self-generated images have been collected and put onto other sites─including sites used by adults for sexual gratification.HelpYoung people should be encouraged to talk to someone they trust if they are worried about images they have sent or received. Support can be obtained from parents, teachers, school counsellors, police and youth orientated agencies and services such as the Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner and the Kids Helpline.Code of Conduct for classroom discussion and activitiesThe following rules may help to keep discussions relevant during this sensitive topic:this classroom resource deals with the sensitive topic of sexting behaviour, which may be difficult for teachers and students to discuss in an open manner;any personal stories shared must not include actual names or be identifiable by others in the class;students are to use specified terms such as genitals and sexual act;students must remain respectful of each other and share ideas in a mature and positive way; consider inviting responses in written form if students do not feel comfortable discussing the topic openly;if there are known issues within the school you may need to specify that these not be shared to minimise the potential for bullying of vulnerable students; andfollowing the lesson, encourage students to seek support if they feel they require additional assistance.Activity 1: What is sexting?Activity 1Understanding sextingPage5–6Subject focusExplore student knowledge of sexting behaviourDurationResources requiredInternet access to view the video Alarmed. InstructionsBrainstorm what students think sexting is.Watch the video, Alarmed to start the activity. The one minute video depicts a teenage girl’s fear of the consequences of her sexting behaviour.Use the video as a prompt for the discussion of the issues below:Do you know of anyone that has received a sexting image or video?Do you know of any cases where a shared image went to more people than it should have?What would you think if you saw a naked or sexual image of a friend/young relative? Would it change the way you view them or is this normal behaviour now?What do you think about sharing naked or sexual images in a relationship if both parties agree they won’t share the pics?Is sexting is covered by any law in Australia?What do you think about celebrities complaining about their sexting images being leaked online?Name three risks in sending sexting images.Activity 1: Notes and answers for teachersActivity 1: Notes and answers for teachers1.‘Sexting’ is the sending of nude, semi-naked, provocative or sexual photos, messages or videos using a mobile phone or the internet. These are sometimes known as ‘sexy pics’ or ‘noodz’.3aIt is possible that some students may have received sexting images. If students receive this type of content, they should not forward it. If possible, tell the person who sent it to refrain from sending any other content of this nature (possible using an excuse “my Mum found it and freaked out’, ‘you could be charged as a sex offender’. Consider talking to a trusted adult (parent/teacher/school counsellor) who can help decide whether to delete it or retain for evidence.3b and 3cOpen discussion. The social implications can be wide ranging. It can be embarrassing to have private messages shared publicly and can make going to school, home and social life awkward. Issues include loss of reputation for the person depicted in the image and/or loss of trust from parents. Loss over control of distribution of the image—it may be found by unexpected people including future employers, future boyfriends or girlfriends or other relatives. The images may be used by others to try to harm the person or their relationships. Families of young people who have been convicted may also face shame.3dOpen discussion. What happens if the relationship ends badly? Who is responsible for what happens with the image? Can you be sure that someone else will respect your privacy? Do people feel OK about turning down these requests, even if it could put the relationship at risk? Is it OK to ask someone for a naked or sexual image? What if the image is shared with others without your permission?3eSexting can be a crime and the penalties can include jail and registration as a sex offender with restrictions imposed on work and travel.Taking or sending nude or sexually suggestive photos of yourself or anyone else under 18 years is illegal because it is in violation of Australian child pornography laws. The sender and receiver can both be charged, even if they agree to the picture being taken. Some states have prosecuted teens involved in sexting incidents although in some circumstances charges may less likely to be laid if the people involved consented and the images were kept private and not shared for malicious purposes.3gRisks include: Damage to digital reputation. Possible discipline including suspension or expulsion from school. There may be legal consequences if sexting is reported to the police (both the creator and those who share the pics can face trouble). Sexting images may have potential consequences for future employment prospects.If sexy images or videos are shared beyond the intended recipient they can be used for bullying, teasing and social exclusion. Even complete strangers can make hurtful and damaging comments about images and the character of the person in the images. Once an image is shared, there is truly no way of telling who has already copied the photo and shared it elsewhere. Others can copy, paste or forward to others without your knowledge or permission. There is a real risk of the image ending up where people don’t expect – including on websites for adults seeking images of young people for sexual gratification. If sexy images or videos are shared online they can appeal to sexual predators looking for targets. Always remember if your image has been shared nobody has the right to bully you. While you may have made a mistake sharing the image you should not feel ashamed of yourself – your life will go on!Activity 2: Sexting – ethical behaviour and peer pressureActivity 2Discussion of sexting scenariosPage7Subject focusIdentifying peer pressure in relation to sexting. DurationResources requiredWorksheet 1: Sexting ScenariosInternet access to view Kids Helpline video Make Cyberspace a Better Place—Amy—Sexting. activity aims to generate ideas about actions students can take to deal with peer pressure in relation to sexting.Start the activity by viewing the video “Make cyberspace a better place – Amy – Sexting”. This video can be viewed on You Tube or via the Kids Helpline website. The two minute animation follows the story of Amy who falls victim to sexting and how she managed the situation.Print out the sexting scenario worksheets and divide the class into small groups. Give each group one or two scenarios and prompt them to talk through the group discussion questions listed.Ask students to present their ideas to the class and their reasons. Allow a few minutes of discussion for each scenario and consider the positive and negative aspects of the suggested ideas. The teacher may also lead the discussion seeking specific input from groups. Focus on how support can be provided to those experiencing pressure, and highlighting the fact that those that have engaged in sexting with a negative outcome can get through with support from friends and family.Conclude the lesson by asking students to consider:what support they can draw on to help if they or others are involved in such incidents; andoptions for managing issues.Activity 3: Sexting and the lawActivity 3Legal consequences of sextingPage8–12Subject focusUnderstanding the legal consequences of sexting. DurationResources requiredWorksheet 2: Sexting and the LawInternet access to view the ThinkUKnow video Megan’s Story. implicationsSexting can be a crime under Commonwealth law when it involves people under 18 years of age. Under the law, sexting can be considered creating or distributing ‘child pornography’. It can also be considered an ‘indecent act’—a sexual act that the average person would find offensive. Some State laws may also apply.Child pornography can include pictures and videos of a young person under 18 years showing images of private body parts (e.g. genitals, anus, female breasts) or a young person posing in a sexual manner, performing a sexual act or who is in the presence of someone performing a sexual act or pose. People possessing sexualised images of young people can be investigated by police and in some cases charged with a criminal offence (with up to 15 years in prison in some cases). A person could be charged if they:take a nude or semi-nude photo of a person under 18, even if it is a photo of themselves or they agree to the picture being taken—the sender and receiver can both be chargedTake photos or video of a person under 18 involved in sexual activity or posing in an indecent sexual manner (or even if it looks like they are) Put a picture on their phone and forward it to someoneReceived and kept a sext.If charged, a person could be listed as a sex offender on the Australian National Child Offender Register. There are also jail penalties for acts of indecency, with the penalty dependent on the age of the person depicted in the image.InstructionsThis activity aims to help students identify the potential legal issues that can arise from sexting.View the video ‘Megan’s Story’ produced by Think U Know Australia at . This video can also be viewed via YouTube at The two minute video depicts a teenage girl's experience of sexting an image of herself to a boy in her class. It shows the risks involved when creating and sharing digital images—the lack of control over who views the images and where they are distributed. Lead a classroom discussion as a whole group or in small groups covering some or all of the following conversation points. Why do you think Megan shared a sexy pic of herself with the boy in her class?What happens to your images once you have shared them?What would motivate a person (the boy) to forward Megan’s picture?How do you think Megan felt after she became aware the photo had been distributed amongst her peers?Are there any potential legal consequences for Megan for sending the sext?Did the boy who shared the image with the class break any law?Are you breaking any law if you forward on a sexy pic sent by someone else, even if you didn’t take the picture yourself?What do you think the boy should have done with the image sent to him from Megan?If you were in Megan’s class, and you received the picture, what would you have done with it? Think of the legal and ethical reasons.Ask students to complete Worksheet 2.Optional extension activitiesInstruct students to write a positive ending to the Megan’s Story video. For example, students may wish to include a scene showing classmates being supportive of Megan, the teacher actively managing the situation or perhaps showing the boy deleting the image and deciding against forwarding the sext to the rest of the class. Invite students to share their ideas with the class.Instruct students to research and write a brief report on laws relating to sexting. Below are articles that can act as stimulus material: 3: Classroom discussion notes for teachers2aPossible answers may include: to flirt, as a signal of cementing a relationship, in response to pressure from the boy, wanting to be seen as ‘cool’ rather than a ‘prude’, as an expression of sexuality, perhaps feeling bored.2bYou may lose control over who accesses the images; sexts can be copied and forwarded to unintended audiences; may face damage to reputation; a person may receive unwanted attention from others.2cPossible answers may include: show off to friends; to embarrass, hurt or humiliate Megan; as ‘revenge porn’—commonly known as publicly sharing sexual images without the consent of the person depicted in the image (usually uploaded by an ex-partner).2dMegan is likely to have felt embarrassed, ashamed and humiliated. She may also have felt betrayed by the boy.2eWhen people sext, they put both themselves and the recipient at risk of breaking the law. Many states prohibit sending or receiving sexual images of minors (under 18 years).2f and 2gYes, if someone receives an unsolicited sext, or distributes the sext, they could face charges of child pornography. 2h and 2iDelete the image and not forward it on to others. Respect Megan’s feelings. Kindly suggest to Megan that you do not wish to receive this type of material. Activity 3, Worksheet 2: Teacher Notes1Answer is c.2A naked or semi-naked photo, video or text of someone under 18 years could be considered child pornography. There are a number of legal definitions of child pornography. Generally, child pornography material captures material showing someone under the age of 18 (or a person who appears to be under 18) engaging in (or appears to be engaging in) a sexual pose or activity. If you create this material, share it with others or store it on your phone or computer, you could be charged under the law for producing, possessing and distributing child pornography material. Child pornography material can also include material that predominantly depicts, for a sexual purpose, someone’s sexual organ, anal region or breasts (of a female) who is (or appears to be) under 18 years.Source: Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth)3Sending a sexy pic to your partner could be an offence. Under current legislation, naked and sexual images of people under the age of 18 can be considered ‘child pornography’ or ‘an indecent act’. The law is there to protect children and teens from abuse by adults and others. In some states the law allows people to consent to sex and sexting at age 16. However, other Commonwealth laws can apply if the people involved are under 18.Sometimes sexting images can be misused in cyberbullying situations. A person may find themselves in a situation of receiving repeated requests for an ‘intimate’ picture. A person may engage in cyberbullying behaviour by threatening to send a sext of someone to others without their permission.Sexting can also be a crime when it involves harassing other people. Some criminal and civil laws may apply to aspects of bullying behaviour. For example, if someone uses a carriage service (such as a mobile phone or computer) to make a threat, to menace, harass or cause offence, they could face charges under Commonwealth law. Source: Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth)4Answers to include details about the:Jurisdiction (e.g., Commonwealth/State/Territory law)title of law provision (e.g., Crimes Act 1900, section 65)penalty amount (e.g., 5 years imprisonment).Note: Victorian Legislation The Crimes Amendment (Sexual Offences and Other Matters) Act 2014 (enacted by the Victorian Parliament in October 2014) seeks to protect minors who engage in non-exploitative peer-to-peer sharing of images from unwarranted prosecution for child pornography offences. The law introduces exceptions to child pornography offences and aims to capture non-predatory and non-exploitative sexting. A minor who creates, possesses or distributes an intimate image or sext of themselves or of another minor who is less than 2 years younger than them will not be guilty of a child pornography offence. [Refer: Sections 68, 69 and 70]. 5Yes, it can be illegal if anyone depicted in the image is under 18 years. (Refer to answer 2 above regarding legal implications). Both parties can get into trouble. The person who takes the photo, even if it is of themselves, can be in trouble if they share the image with someone else. The person viewing it can get into trouble especially if they forward it on. If you are found with a sexual photo of someone under 18 on your phone or computer, or forward the image (even if you delete the pic) you can be charged with a criminal offence.Think about the potential legal consequences before sending, posting, downloading or distributing sexts.6If you have been found guilty of a child pornography or indecency offence, you could be listed on the Australian National Child Offender Register. This means providing your contact details to the police and informing them of changes to your circumstances (e.g. change of address, employer). Your employment may be restricted from working or volunteering in places where you are likely to have contact with children. This includes coaching sports teams or tutoring children.Note: This information is of a general nature and should not be relied on for specialist legal advice. Each state and territory jurisdiction has developed their own laws. Activity 4: Handling overexposure - sextingActivity 4Handling overexposurePage13–15Subject focusIdentify strategies to manage sexting issuesDurationResources requiredWorksheet 3: What would you do?Internet access to download/view:‘So You Got Naked Online’ brochure ;‘Sexting’ webpage BackgroundYoung people might regret the choices they make when interacting with others online. People who have been involved in a sexting incident that has gone beyond a friendship group or couple, need support from friends, family and school. If they find themselves, or a friend, involved in a sexting incident, there are places they can go to seek advice. Teachers, parents and the police can help block images from being shared more widely and being posted online. Support and advice can also be provided by the Kids Helpline, the Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner’s website or school counsellor.A recent study by the UK Internet Watch Foundation showed that up to 88% of self-generated images have been collected and put onto other sites─including sites used by adults for sexual gratification.Young people who have provided images to people they don’t know offline may be the targets of predators who look to groom multiple teens and children for a sexual relationship. Predators can trick their young targets into believing they are in a loving relationship. If young people have provided a sexy pic or video to someone they think might be a predator they might not tell anyone because they are ashamed. By taking away the shame we can encourage young people to report behaviour they regret to parents and police. Early action might help prevent physical harm and prosecute predators.InstructionsOrganise the class into groups. With one half of the class, hand out copies of the ‘So You Got Naked Online’ brochure. With the remaining half, distribute a printout of the webpage ‘Sexting’ from the Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner’s website.Instruct students to read the material.Guide the discussion with the following prompts:what advice would you give a friend who was worried about a sext they had sent or received?who would you seek advice from if a sext message had gone wrong (i.e. been shared with others or uploaded to the internet)?Ask students to complete Worksheet 3.Ask a group representative to talk about their group’s findings.Optional extension activitiesUsing the ‘So You Got Naked Online’ brochure as impetus material, have students create a short digital presentation for teens outlining the risks of sexting behaviour. Students may wish to use a variety of digital tools to create and display their presentation, such as mobile phone and iPad devices, or free online tools such as Prezi. Watch the video Tagged and complete the related lesson plan component dealing with sexting behaviour. Tagged is a 15 minute video that deals with cyberbullying, sexting and digital reputation issues and is aimed at audience s 14 years and over.Worksheet 3 Answer key:aStay calm, try not to panicDon’t wait, deal with it quicklySpeak to someone you trust to help manage the situationAsk the person who received the image to delete it.If posted online, report it to the site administrator so it can be removedReport unwanted photos or requests for pictures to your mobile phone provider any your social networking site.Block people who have made offensive comments to you.bDelete the imageDo not forward it onInform the sender you don’t want to receive these imagesConsider telling the person who sent the image they could be breaking the lawcSpeak to someone you trust—friend, family, school counsellor, teacher. Another option may be reporting the matter to police. Seek information and advice from the Kids Helpline (tel: 1800 55 1800), the Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner (tel: 1800 880 176), National Children’s and Youth Law Centre, Reach Out, or headspace.dTell someone you trust, such as a parent, teacher, school counsellor or the police. The relevant website administrator could also be contacted to assist with removing the image.eDepending on the circumstances, a number of consequences may arise from sexting. A person may potentially:receive a warning or face disciplinary action from their school. This may include involvement of parents, school leadership and / or counsellordamage romantic relationshipslose their friendship groupdamage their reputation—both online and offlineface police involvement. The police may choose to caution a person or could potentially lay charges relating to child pornography, indecency or harassment offences. face imprisonment if the courts decide on punitive actionend up with a criminal recordface restrictions of employment options that involve working with children, as well as performing volunteer roles, such as coaching WORKSHEET 1: SEXTING ScenariosScenario 1 – ChelseaA girl in Chelsea’s friendship group at school, but not a close friend, is sexting her boyfriend. Everyone knows about it and is talking about the girl’s actions. The image has been sent to many people in the school. The girl doesn’t seem to know everyone is aware of what she is doing.Group Discussion:What should Chelsea do?Should we get involved in other people’s issues? Do we have a moral responsibility?What are the pros and cons of getting involved?Is Chelsea part of the problem if she doesn’t get involved and speak up? Write down your answers and reasons.Scenario 2 – AlexAlex sent a sexy pic to Sam but then they had a fight and broke up. Sam is now threatening to send the photo around the school if Alex doesn’t agree to go out again.Group Discussion:If you were Alex’s friend what would you advise him/her to do?To what extent is Alex responsible for what is happening? Do you think Sam’s threat is cyberbullying behaviour?What would be the best way of managing this for Alex? Think of supports he/she can lean on, who might help.Write down your answers and reasons.WORKSHEET 1: SEXTING ScenariosScenario 3 – JackJack’s friends want to show him explicit photos of girls from the school on their mobiles. He is uncomfortable with this but wants to be part of the group.Group Discussion:How can Jack be part of the group and say no?Is it okay for the boys to look at the photos?Should the girls have expected their photos would be shared with others?Could the girls have controlled who would see their photos?Is it different if the naked photos are taken without the girls knowing about it?Would the issues be different if the photos were of boys?Are there legal issues involved in viewing these photos if the girls were happy for the images to be shared?What impact might the sharing of a person’s image have on them now and later in their lives?Write down your answers and reasons.Scenario 4 – Tran16 year old Tran finds out that his older sister, who is 17, has sent sexy pics to her boyfriend. She has come to Tran to say that her boyfriend is now demanding more photos.Group Discussion:What can Tran say to his sister about this?Should he tell his parents? If not, why?At what age are people old enough to make good decisions about their intimate behaviour? Is 17 old enough?How would your parents react?Who else could Tran tell if things do get out of hand?Write down your answers and reasons.WORKSHEET 1: SEXTING ScenariosScenario 5 - YasminSome of the students at Yasmin’s school make fun of her because she is quiet and shy. Someone sends her pornographic photos and links to pornographic web sites to embarrass her. She feels humiliated. Soon, she is sent photos, links and sexy jokes most days. She is afraid to tell her parents because they are very strict and will think it is her fault.Group Discussion:What should Yasmin do? Should Yasmin get over it and not be so sensitive? Should she report it to someone at the school?How might Yasmin’s parents react if she seeks help from them?Do you think the students’ behaviour towards Yasmin is cyberbullying and harassment? How do you know when the line between a bit of fun and bullying has been crossed (remember for bullying there must be intention to harm, repeated actions and a power imbalance)?How would you feel in this situation—being sent texts every day with people watching for your reaction?If you knew this was happening to someone like Yasmin, what could you do?How do you think someone can help without becoming a target of the bullies?In your view what motivates bullies to target a person? Have you ever seen cyberbullying behaviour be effectively stopped? What worked?Write down your answers and reasons.Scenario 6 - CarlCarl sends Toby a naked picture of his girlfriend Ava. Toby says ‘Hey sicko that’s not cool she’s 15, I don’t want to be a sex offender. I’m deleting.’Group Discussion:Did Toby do the right thing? What are your reasons?What would Carl’s reaction be? Is Toby taking a friendship risk by responding like he did?How could Toby make sure Carl didn’t send the naked picture sext to anyone else?What has Carl done to Ava’s digital reputation?Would Ava have realised the potential consequences of having this photograph taken? Write down your answers and reasons.WORKSHEET 2: sexting and the lawReal life examplesSexting can sometimes be more than a ‘bit of fun’ as shown by the sexting incident below. In 2013, two popular seventeen year old boys asked numerous girls at their secondary school to send sexy pics of themselves. The boys used screen shots to collect the pictures and downloaded them onto their mobile phones. The police found out about the images and seized the boys’ phones. Following the police investigation, the boys were expelled from school and received an official police caution. The boys could have faced a number of legal consequences for their actions, including being charged with creating and possessing child pornography. Other potential sanctions may include receiving good behaviour bonds, fines and imprisonment. Risks can be wide-reaching, such as difficulty in obtaining employment or being prevented from travelling to some countries due to a criminal record. Damage to personal reputation, at school and with families may also occur.Source: Detective Sergeant Freebairn, Victoria PoliceResearch QuestionsWho can get into trouble for sexting? Only the person who created the imageOnly the person who shared the image?Both a. and b.What is child pornography?Why are sexting images of teens and children under 18 potentially illegal?If you are involved in sexting, you could face criminal penalties for being in the possession of, distributing or producing child pornography, child abuse material or child exploitation material. Using the website write down relevant law and maximum penalty that applies in your state or territory.Is sexting legal even if it is between a consenting couple?What is the sex offender register? If you are listed on the sex offender register, does it affect what type of job you can have?WORKSHEET 3: what would you do? BehaviourActionWhat advice would you give a friend who was worried about a sext they had sent?What advice would you give a friend who was worried about a sext they had received?Who would you seek advice from if a sext message had gone wrong (e.g. been shared with others, uploaded to the internet).Who could you report it to?What might happen to you if you have been reported for sexting? ................
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