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HairdressingHigher Education (non-degree)

This lesson contains 19 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 2 videos.

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What do you think sexting is?

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THE DEFINITION OF SEXTING

Sexting is when people share a sexual message and/or a naked or semi-naked image, video or text message with another person. It's also known as nude image sharing. Children and young people may decide to send a nude image of themselves.

Is this legal?

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What the law says:
Sexting that occurs consensually between two adults is not considered to be a sexual offence and neither of the parties concerned are breaking any laws. 

However, if a person is sent sexually explicit material and they are not wanted, the sender could potentially be subject to harassment charges.


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What does consensual mean?

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Recent research
One in five teenagers who have sent nude or explicit 'sexts' say they were coerced or blackmailed into it; this is not consensual.

Researchers surveyed 6,045 young people about sexting and relationships; they found the pressure to send intimate images increases as children get older.

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Recent research
Significant numbers of teens had their images shared further without consent.
 

Furthermore, 14 per cent of those polled felt pressured to send further images.
However, nearly 4-in-10 of those young people who sent sexts say they did so voluntarily. 


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Ally's Story
 You are about to watch a very short video about a young lady who sent a nude photo.
Whilst the video is about a young American lady, this can happen anywhere.

 

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Ally's story
Whilst you are watching the video, think about the following questions:

Why do you think Ally sent the picture?
Do you think she realised what could happen?

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Ally's story
Think about the following questions:

Why do you think Ally sent the picture?
Do you think she realised what could happen?

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This girl's story
This next short video is based upon a true situation which occurred in a UK school; whilst the students involved are younger than you, it is a situation which could occur at any age.

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This girl's story

Whilst you are watching the video, think about the following questions:

Do you think this situation is the same as one outlined in the first video?
Are the consequences the same?

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This girl's story

Think about the following questions:

Do you think this situation is the same as one outlined in the first video?
Are the consequences the same?

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What are the risks if you sext?

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The potential risks of ‘Sexts’
  • Bullying / harassment
  • Lack of control of images
  • Your ‘digital footprint’ images are public and permanent
  • Future career / job issues
  • Where the images might end up…
  • The legal implications – the Police may get involved 

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THINK before you press SEND

  • Once you press send what happens from that point on is completely out of your control.
  • Consider consequences – friends, college, home, paedophiles and future employers.
  • It is a criminal offence to possess an indecent image of a minor (-18) even if the person who has the picture is also a minor.
  • Once the image has gone it cannot be retrieved




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Want to know more?
Sexting & the law

If you have any concerns relating to the topic covered in this tutorial you can seek support via Student Services.
If your concerns represent a Safeguarding issue, you can contact a Safeguarding Officer on 01206 7122828
This number can be found on the back of your student ID card.

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