Sexting is a word in our modern lexicon born of the marriage between the words “sex” and “texting.” It means sending images, via cell phone or tablet, of children or teens that are inappropriate, naked or engaged in sexual acts.
Sometimes teens share the photographs voluntarily, but at other times teens may be coerced into taking or sending the photographs. Once the photos are sent, some kids use them to bully, harass, intimidate, or embarrass victims online or via mobile devices.
Sextortion involves children and teens being threatened and coerced into sending explicit images online, it is a crime.
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Remember Nothing is Private on the Internet – Your Images will be shared and passed around by others. Once it is out there you have no control.
