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There’s No Such Thing as Safe “Sext”<br />How to Protect Your Kids <br />and Your District from Cell Phone Misuse<br />Frederick S. Lane<br />National School Boards Association<br />Annual Conference<br />4 April 2011<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />

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Seminar Overview<br />What Is Sexting?<br />The Technology of Sexting<br />The Scope of the Problem<br />Why Do Kids Sext?<br />The Legal Issues<br />The Consequences<br />Are Your Policies In Order?<br />Prevention Through Education<br />Age-Appropriate Curricula<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />

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Introduction<br />Attorney, Educational Consultant & Lecturer<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />

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Introduction<br />Attorney, Educational Consultant & Lecturer<br />Author of 6 Books<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />

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Introduction<br />Attorney, Educational Consultant & Lecturer<br />Author of 6 Books<br />Computer Forensics Expert<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />

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Introduction<br />Attorney, Educational Consultant & Lecturer<br />Author of 6 Books<br />Computer Forensics Expert<br />10 Years -- Burlington (VT) School Board<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />

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Introduction<br />Attorney, Educational Consultant & Lecturer<br />Author of 6 Books<br />Computer Forensics Expert<br />10 Years -- Burlington (VT) School Board<br />Technology & Privacy Specialist<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />

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Introduction<br />Attorney, Educational Consultant & Lecturer<br />Author of 6 Books<br />Computer Forensics Expert<br />10 Years -- Burlington (VT) School Board<br />Technology & Privacy Specialist<br />Student Safety Advocate<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />

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What Is “Sexting”?<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />Spring 2008: Old Behavior, New Word<br />No Precise Legal Definition of “Sext”<br />Typically Covered by Federal and State Child Pornography Statutes<br />General Definition: <br />Sending Texts, Photos, or Videos of a Sexual Nature from One Cellphone to Another<br />

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The Technology of Sexting<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />SMS – Short Message Service<br />First used in 1992, became popular in 2005/2006<br />Messages generally limited to 160 characters<br />MMS – Multimedia Messaging Service<br />Introduced in 1998<br />Enables sending of photos and videos<br />Camera Phones<br />1997: First publicly-shared photo via phone<br />2001: Phones introduced with video capability<br />Internet Access<br />1999: Japan’s NTT DoCoMo introduces mobile Internet<br />

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The Scope of the Problem - I<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />Teen Usage of Cellphones Is Rising:<br />Ages 15-18: ~ 84%<br />Ages 10-14: ~ 60%<br />Ages 6-9: ~ 22%<br />The Average Age of First Cellphone Use: < 10<br />Teens LOVE to Send Texts:<br />Boys (13-17): 2,539 texts per month<br />Girls (13-17): 4,050 texts per month<br />Roughly 90% of cellphones have cameras<br />

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The Scope of the Problem - II<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy (2008):<br />20% of teens 13-19 said that they had sent/posted nude photos or videos<br />39% of teens said that they had sent/posted sexually explicit messages<br />Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project (2009)<br />Just 4% of teens 12-17 reported sending nude photos or videos<br />15 % reported receiving such messages<br />Anecdotal Evidence Suggest These Figures Are Low<br />

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Why Do Kids Sext?<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy (2008):<br />2/3 of those who sexted sent the content to a boyfriend or girlfriend; 15% of recipients said they forwarded the message to someone else<br />15% of those who sexted sent the content to someone they knew only online<br />Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project (2009)<br />82% sent a sext to get attention<br />67% sent a sext “to be cool”<br />60% sent a sext to be like the “popular girls”<br />55% sent a sext to solicit or further a relationship<br />

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Some Other Reasons<br />It’s Fast and Easy<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />

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Some Other Reasons<br />It’s Fast and Easy<br />The Internet<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />

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Some Other Reasons<br />It’s Fast and Easy<br />The Internet<br />Porn Chic<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />

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Some Other Reasons<br />It’s Fast and Easy<br />The Internet<br />Porn Chic<br />Celebrity Sexting<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />

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Some Other Reasons<br />It’s Fast and Easy<br />The Internet<br />Porn Chic<br />Celebrity Sexting<br />Hormones<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />

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The Legal Issues<br />A sexually explicit image of an individual under 18* is child pornography<br />Children can be prosecuted for receipt, possession, and/or production<br />There is risk for teachers and school administrators in handling these images<br />Conviction generally results in jail time and registration as a sex offender<br />States are considering “Romeo and Juliet exceptions.<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />

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Emotional and Social Impact<br />Short-Term:<br />Embarrassment<br />Bullying, Harassment, Ostracization<br />Sexual Blackmail (Sextortion)<br />Long-Term:<br />Depression and Mental Illness<br />Self-Injury and/or Suicide<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />

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Jesse Logan<br />18 year old high school senior in Ohio<br />Sent nude photos of herself to her boyfriend<br />When they broke up, he forwarded them to various students – 7 schools involved<br />Logan was harassed, taunted, and even physically assaulted because of the photographs<br />In July 2008, Logan committed suicide<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />

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Consequences for Students<br />School Sanctions:<br />Violation of various school policies<br />Removal from extracurriculars or school<br />Negative impact on college admissions or jobs<br />Civil Liability:<br />Invasion of privacy (depending on state)<br />Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress<br />Criminal Prosecution:<br />Federal child pornography statutes (< 18)<br />State child pornography statutes (varies)<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />

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Consequences for Districts<br />Disruption of Educational Activities<br />Civil Lawsuits:<br />State anti-bullying statutes (varies)<br />Failure to provide /maintain a safe environment<br />Criminal Liability for Employees:<br />Relationship-Based Crimes<br />Possible investigation / seizure of computers and network<br />Possession / Distribution of Child Pornography<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />

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Are Your Policies In Order?<br />Acceptable Use Policies:<br />Does It Describe and Limit Student Use of District Resources?<br />Does It Stress the Importance of and Respect for Personal Privacy?<br />Does It Specifically Describe and Prohibit Illegal Conduct?<br />Anti-Harassment and Anti-Bullying:<br />Does It Encompass Electronic Communications?<br />Does It Encompass Off-Campus Behavior That Affects the Classroom?<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />

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Education: It’s What We Do<br />Schedule Annual Information Sessions for Teachers, Parents, and Students<br />Require Students and Parents to Read and Sign AUP and Anti-Bullying Policies<br />Incorporate Sexting and Cyberbullying Into Professional Development for Teachers and Administrators<br />Liaise With Student Resource Officers, Law Enforcement, and Legislators<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />

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Age-Appropriate Curricula<br />Elementary School:<br />The Limits of Sharing<br />Personal Boundaries<br />Middle School:<br />Much More on Personal Boundaries<br />Anti-Cyberbullying and Anti-Harassment<br />Introduction to Criminal Consequences and Cyberethics<br />High School:<br />Much More on Criminal Consequences and Cyberethics<br />Long-Term Consequences of Digital Stupidity<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />

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Additional Resources<br />Cybertraps for the Young<br />www.CybertrapsfortheYoung.com (beginning 1 August 2011)<br />Download This Presentation:<br />www.FrederickLane.com (http://goo.gl/tWIuX)<br />www.SlideShare.com/FSL3<br />Contact Me:<br />FSLane3@gmail.com / 802-318-4604<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />

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There’s No Such Thing as Safe “Sext”<br />How to Protect Your Kids <br />and Your District from Cell Phone Misuse<br />Frederick S. Lane<br />National School Boards Association<br />Annual Conference<br />4 April 2011<br />www.FrederickLane.com<br />