The document discusses issues related to sexting among teens. It finds that 39% of teens send sexually suggestive messages and 48% receive them. It also finds that 44% of teens share such messages with others beyond the intended recipient. Additionally, 20% of teens report sending nude or semi-nude photos of themselves. However, sexting photos can have serious legal consequences, as they are considered child pornography, and can negatively impact teens' futures.

1. Sexually suggestive messages (text, email, IM) are even more prevalent than sexually suggestive images. How many teens are sending or posting sexually suggestive messages? 15% of all teens 25% of all teens 39% of all teens

2. Sexually suggestive messages (text, email, IM) are even more prevalent than sexually suggestive images. How many teens are receiving sexually suggestive messages? 15% of teens 25% of teens 48% of teens

3. When teen guys get a sexy text message from a girl they never share it with their friends. True False

4. How Common is it? to share sexy messages with those other than the intended recipient? 10% 25% 44% of both teen girls and teen boys say it is common for sexually suggestive text messages to get shared with people other than the intended recipient.

5. Someone sends you a mean text on your phone. Do you A Decide to delete it? B Text back and tell them to leave you alone C Feel confused and then save it. You'll think about it later D Send them a mean text back E Immediately tell your parents or teacher

6. Sometimes people encourage cyber bullying without even being aware of it. Which of these would you say could make a situation worse? A You hear about a friend being cyberbullied but you tell them to ignore it because it's not that serious B Passing on someone's pictures or details without them knowing, or even if they've asked you not to C Voting for someone in an insulting online poll D Joining in with the insults even in a small way E b, c and d.

7. “ Miguel will be thrilled we these pictures I took of myself … he’s been bugging me for some.” “ Be careful. What if he passes them around?” “ Not Miguel! We’re tight. He’d never do something like that to me”

8. What are the laws around cyber bullying? A There aren't any, we don't need them B There aren't any, but if it gets really bad then it might be an idea to say that you'll tell the police C The government are thinking about putting some laws in place D There aren't any, but internet service providers and social networking sites have rules and acceptable use policies that can result in bans for cyberbullying E It can be classified as 'harassment', is illegal and can be reported to the police?

9. A Ten percent of girls ages 13-16 have sent a sexy text message or IM. B Twenty-five percent of girls ages 13-16 have sent a sexy text message or IM. C Fifty percent of girls ages 13-16 have sent a sexy text message or IM .

10. Teen guys who have gotten sexy messages and pictures said they knew it was just a joke. True False

11. When they get a sexy pic or text message… Girls are more likely than guys are to be creeped out, grossed out, and less interested in hooking up. True False

12. Girls send sexy text messages A To be flirtatious B It's meant to be a sexy present for their boyfriend C It's a response to a sexy message or pic they received from someone D It's just as a joke E To feel sexy

13. It’s my MySpace page! I can post what I want online ‘cause only my friends will see it. True False

14. I would never say it to her face. That’s the really great thing about the Internet is that it’s anonymous. I can say what I really think or feel about __________ and she’ll never find out.

15. I would never say it to her face. That’s the really great thing about the Internet is that it’s anonymous. I can say what I really think or feel about __________ and she’ll never find out.

16. CyberSafety Citizenship in a Digital Age Margaret Baker Selma USD

17. Welcome

18. CyberBullying What you Post on MySpace Sexting

19. Someone sends you a mean text on your phone. Do you A Decide to delete it? B Text back and tell them to leave you alone C Feel confused and then save it. You'll think about it later D Send them a mean text back E Immediately tell your parents or teacher

21. I would never say it to her face. That’s the really great thing about the Internet is that it’s anonymous. I can say what I really think or feel about __________ and not worry about it.

22. If you wouldn't say it to her...

23. Sometimes people encourage cyber bullying without even being aware of it. Which of these would you say could make a situation worse? A You hear about a friend being cyberbullied but you tell them to ignore it because it's not that serious B Passing on someone's pictures or details without them knowing, or even if they've asked you not to C Voting for someone in an insulting online poll D Joining in with the insults even in a small way E B, C and D

25. We Were Just Playing Around… Teasing Peer pressure Friends Groups

27. What are the laws around cyber bullying? A There aren't any, we don't need them B There aren't any, but if it gets really bad then it might be an idea to say that you'll tell the police C The government are thinking about putting some laws in place D There aren't any, but internet service providers and social networking sites have rules and acceptable use policies that can result in bans for cyberbullying E It can be classified as 'harassment', is illegal and can be reported to the police?

28. Consequences Suspension Expulsion Police involved

29. Did you know that cyber bullying has affected almost a third of 11-16 year olds at least once? How would you react? Tests yourself to see how clued up you are about cyber bullying. 1. What do you think of when you hear the term 'cyber bullying':- A) I don't - it doesn't affect me B) It's when someone is excluded from an online group on purpose C) It's when rude, angry or gossipy messages are sent on the text or online D) It's bullying that can be tracked because it leaves cyber footprints E) b, c and d 3. Someone sends you a spiteful message on instant messenger. How do you react? A) Ignore it and start chatting to someone else? B) Reply back to them and find out what their problem is C) Shut down the computer and hope they'll leave you alone in future D) Report them to the Internet Service Provider E) Go to an older person, and let them know you feel uncomfortable 4. If you feel like someone is cyber bullying you, who would you go to for help? A) No one, you can deal with it B) Get a friend to join in against them C) If it gets really bad you might tell a parent or teacher D) The Internet provider or the social networking site E) Parent, teacher or police officer 6. What are the laws around cyber bullying? A) There aren't any, we don't need them B) There aren't any, but if it gets really bad then it might be an idea to say that you'll tell the police C) The government are thinking about putting some laws in place D) There aren't any, but internet service providers and social networking sites have rules and acceptable use policies that can result in bans for cyberbullying E) It can be classified as 'harassment', is illegal and can be reported to the police? 7. Is cyberbullying more invisible than face to face bullying? A) Yes, you often can't tell who the cyberbullies are B) Even if everyone knows who they are, you feel more detached because you can't see each other's reactions C) It isn't really but it can feel more scary because you don't immediately know who is contacting you D) If you report the incidents to your internet service and social network providers they can locate the address the email's have been sent from E) Cyberbullying always leaves cyber footprints. Both the person who generated the bullying messages and anyone else's who joined in.

30. He’s such a jerk and he has been since middle school. Let’s just play around with his mind… It’s called … CyberBullying

31. Cyberbullying Ryan Halligan

32. Too young? The British film = 5 minutes http://www.digizen.org/cyberbullying/fullfilm.aspx?video=s

33. If you have a bad feeling… If you go to a site that makes you uncomfortable – you can always escape from the Internet or shut the computer off

34. It’s my MySpace page! I can post what I want online ‘cause only my friends will see it.

35. Some paths are not good choices... If you make a wrong turn, get out the safest and quickest way possible

37. Think before acting… Slow down If necessary, stop before going ahead

38. THINK before you post

40. Consequences Parents College recruiters Prospective employers Future spouses

41. A Ten percent of girls ages 13-16 have sent a sexy text message or IM. B Twenty-five percent of girls ages 13-16 have sent a sexy text message or IM. C Fifty percent of girls ages 13-16 have sent a sexy text message or IM .

42. Teen guys who have gotten sexy messages and pictures said they knew it was just a joke. True False

43. Girls send sexy text messages A To be flirtatious B It's meant to be a sexy present for their boyfriend C It's a response to a sexy message or pic they received from someone D It's just as a joke E To feel sexy

44. When they get a sexy pic or text message… Girls are more likely than guys are to be creeped out, grossed out, and less interested in hooking up. True False

45. When teen guys get a sexy text message from a girl they never share it with their friends. True False

46. Sexually suggestive messages (text, email, IM) are even more prevalent than sexually suggestive images. How many teens are sending or posting sexually suggestive messages ? 39% of all teens

47. Sexually suggestive messages (text, email, IM) are even more prevalent than sexually suggestive images. How many teens are receiving sexually suggestive messages ? 48% of teens say they have received such messages

48. How Common is it? to share sexy messages with those other than the intended recipient? 44% of both teen girls and teen boys say it is common for sexually suggestive text messages to get shared with people other than the intended recipient.

49. Who are these sexually suggestive messages and images being sent to? 71% of teen girls and 67% of teen guys who have sent or posted sexually suggestive content say they have sent/posted this content to a boyfriend/girlfriend . 21% of teen girls and 39% of teen boys say they have sent such content to someone they wanted to date or hook up with . 15% of teens who have sent or posted nude / seminude images of themselves say they have done so to someone they only knew online .

50. “ Miguel will be thrilled we these pictures I took of myself … he’s been bugging me for some.” “ Be careful. What if he passes them around?” “ Not Miguel! We’re tight. He’d never do something like that to me”

51. SEXTING "Sexting … is a fairly natural and normal thing for [teens] to do. It is surprising to us as parents, but for teens it's part of their culture."

52. SEXTING "Sexting … is a fairly natural and normal thing for [teens] to do. It is surprising to us as parents, but for teens it's part of their culture." But, is treated as child pornography in almost every state and it catches teens completely offguard.

53. Source: http://www.mcgruffspo.com/cybersafetysat.html

54. http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=660&title=Think_Before_You_Post

55. How Common is it? to share sexy images with those other than the intended recipient? 36% of teen girls and 39% of teen boys say it is common for nude or semi-nude photos to get shared with people other than the intended recipient.

56. When the Lines Between Sexting and Cyberbullying Blur It’s not just a joke

57. How many teens say they have sent/posted nude or seminude pictures or video of themselves? 20% of teens overall 22% of teen girls 18% of teen boys 11% of young teen girls (ages 13-16)

58. Consequences

59. Two teen girls who sent nude/semi-nude photographs of themselves via their cell phone are facing charges of "distributing child pornography." The three guys they sent the photos to are facing charges as well, for " possession of child pornography .“

60. Registered sex offenders

61. NO Military Federal job IRS Teacher Custodian Soccer coach

62. What about your dreams?

63. "There's a totally false perception among juveniles that there is no risk to this," Oswalt told ABCNews.com. "That picture, once taken and sent, gives anyone who receives it the ability to do anything with it, forever. If a picture of you found its way onto the Internet, that's going to haunt you , potentially forever."

64. Consequences – Forever