November 2019

The Possible Legal Ramifications of Teen Sexting: What You Should Know to Protect Your Teen Teenagers today engage with the digital world at an unprecedented level. It has become overwhelmingly common for adolescents to carry or access cell phones. An estimated 78% of teens own cell phones and one-third send more than 3,000 text messages a month.[1] According to a 2009 study performed by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, one in five teens admitted to “sexting.” Sexting is the act of taking, sending, or receiving nude images via cell phone, blog, or other form of electronic communication.[2] Minors who send nude images of themselves to other minors may be subject to delinquency proceedings. Teens and young adults who are at least 18 years of age may […]