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Sexting

• 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

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

Potential Consequences

• Future employment and college admission may be jeopardized

• Relationship problems• Mental health

issues/Suicide• Violate school rules• Legal issues

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. § 617.746 Interference with Privacy  (Gross Misdemeanor)

• MN Stat. § 617.23 Indecent Exposure  (Gross Misdemeanor or Misdemeanor)

• MN Stat. § 617.72 Disorderly Conduct  (Misdemeanor)

• MN Stat. 617.245 Civil action; Use of Minor in Sexual Performance

What you can do to help…

• Educate students & parents

• Engage in conversations

• Enforce school rules & policies

www.thatsnotcool.com

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