Tips on Sexting and Bullying Prevention

Youth and adults of our community need to that the consequences are real: pictures and videos can be easily and quickly shared with others. Once the message is in cyberspace the sender loses control over the material and cannot assume it will remain private.  There can be criminal consequences for those who send, receive or have these photos in their possession, including parents who may not know what is stored on their electronic device.

Charges may include:

This issue affects students that come from good families, have good grades, are athletes and excel in many areas of their lives.

http://www.ottawapolice.ca/Libraries/Publications/Sexting_Presentation-_Parents_1.sflb.ashx

Adapted from Ottawa Police Service