Online dating and sexting among teens can pose serious risks. Cyberdating abuse, where technology is used to exploit, harass or threaten a romantic partner, is on the rise. 25% of teens in relationships have experienced some form of cyberdating abuse, such as sexual, emotional or physical abuse. Teens who suffer from abuse are more likely to experience long-term issues like depression or suicide. The document provides advice to parents on discussing these risks with their teens and creating safety plans.

1. OnlineDatingOnlineDating
TeensTeens
Digital ValentinesDigital Valentines
and
SEXTING
UGLY!
STUPID!
*#!
Having sexts
be used to
bully and
abuse
the sender.
Becoming
sexually active
before they
are ready.
The legal
consequences of
distributing “child
pornography.”
Sexts becoming
public and
harming their
reputation &
future prospects.
The Risk of Teens Dating Online...The Risk of Teens Dating Online...
Online relationships among teens are more common than ever,
due to smartphone dating apps like…
OkCupid DownTinder Blendr

2. Cyberdating abuse is a
rising trend among teens
which involves using
technology to...
... a romantic partner
Rose
Exploit
Harrass
Threaten
Control
25%TEENS IN RELATIONSHIPS HAVE EXPERIENCED SOME FORM OF CYBERDATING ABUSE, SUCH AS...
Sexual
Abuse
Emotional
Abuse
Physical
Abuse
Digital dating abuse is often combined with other
forms of abuse, including…
1.5millionhigh school students experience physical
abuse from a dating partner each year.
Teens who suffer abuse are more likely to
experience long-term issues such as…
Alcoholism Eating disorders Depression or
suicide
SEXTORTION
CYBERDATINGABUSE
?
The girl is too embarrassed
to tell anyone, and is
blackmailed to send more
sexts.
I want to break up
We can’t be
together
A teen girl tries to break up
with a teen boy
1
I want to break up
We can’t be
together
HAHA. I WILL
SHARE YOUR
NUDE PHOTO
TO ALL OF YOUR
FRIENDS!
The boy threatens to share
intimate photos she sent to
him via Snapchat with the
entire school.

3. Advice for ParentsAdvice for Parents
And no matter what...And no matter what...
Let them know you love and support
them, through good and bad times!
Make a list of
trusted adults
they can talk to.
Create a code
word your teen
can use if they
feel unsafe.
Identify places
they can go if
they feel
threatened.
Remind your
teen not to share
passwords with
their partner.
555 hlp
http://www.teensafe.com/blog/dating-age-social-media/
http://www.teensafe.com/blog/have-you-heard-of-cyberdating-abuse/
http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Teens_Dating_Tips/
https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-teen-dating-violence
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/shalanda-motenedd/stop-drop-and-roll-5tips_b_8773668.html
http://www.urban.org/research/publication/rate-cyber-dating-abuse-among-teens-and-how-it-relates-other-forms-teen-dating
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