Cell Phones

This technology has evolved very quickly from just a telephone, to that which includes a camera, texting and internet access.

How are children/teens cyber-bullying with cell phones?

Taking or sharing embarrassing pictures of someone
Sharing private phone conversations with others without their permission
Texting nasty comments
Texting or calling repeatedly
Viewing someone's cell phone without their permission
Using information found from viewing someone's cell phone to harass them

What is "sexting"?

Sending or receiving nude or partially nude pictures over a cell phone

Who is "sexting"?

66% have sent nude or partially nude pictures to a boyfriend/girlfriend (The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy Reports, 2008)
24% of 14-17 year-olds have been involved in "sexting" (MTV Digital Abuse Study, 2009)

What can happen if you are involved in "sexting" in Vermont?

Feel humiliated
Face legal consequences
Get kicked off sports teams
Lose school opportunities
Lose job opportunities

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