News tagged with sexting
'Sexting' no worse than spin-the-bottle: study
Youths exchanging nude photos of themselves over cellphones, known as "sexting," should not face child pornography charges, as some have in the United States, a humanities conference heard Tuesday.
May 26, 2009 |
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For youth sexting: Public supports education, not criminal charges
Sexting – sending sexually explicit, nude, or semi-nude photos by cell phone – has become a national concern, especially when it involves children and teens. A new poll shows that the vast majority of adults do ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Mar 20, 2012 |
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Australian youngsters warned over 'sexting'
Australia's government urged young people not to join the "sexting" craze on Wednesday, warning that sending provocative images by mobile phone could have "very bad long-term consequences".
Apr 28, 2010 |
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Girls face 'sexting' threat from peers
A report commissioned by the NSPCC, conducted in collaboration with King’s College London, reveals the level that ‘sexting’ has reached among teenagers, with schoolgirls facing increasing pressure ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
May 16, 2012 |
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Poll finds sexting common among young people
(AP) -- Think your kid is not "sexting"? Think again. Sexting - sharing sexually explicit photos, videos and chat by cell phone or online - is fairly commonplace among young people, despite sometimes grim ...
Dec 03, 2009 |
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Suit returns Pa. 'sexting' district to spotlight
(AP) -- A Pennsylvania school district that was at the center of a highly publicized "sexting" case was sued Thursday by a teenager who claims her principal confiscated her cell phone, found nude images she had taken of ...
May 20, 2010 |
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States weigh relaxing penalties for teen sexting
(AP) -- A congressman who sends an X-rated photo of himself jeopardizes his reputation and his job. But in many states, teens caught doing the same thing can risk felony charges, jail time and being branded sexual offenders.
Jun 13, 2011 |
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Schools crack down on teen 'sexting'
At 19, Melanie Young knows firsthand about the devastating consequences of sexting.
Sep 01, 2009 |
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