You hear about it. You generally know what it means to sext. But what are the actual consequences? Welcome class, to Sexting 101. 

Minors who have a cell phone and a naked body available, please DO NOT:

• TAKE 
• SEND to other minors
• SEND of other minors
• POSSESS
• VIEW
• REQUEST

You could be CHARGED with:

• Disseminating Matter Harmful to Juveniles
  • 5th degree felony
• Pandering Obscenity Involving a Minor
  • 2nd degree felony
• Pandering Sexually Oriented Matter Involving a Minor
  • 2nd degree felony
• Illegal Use of Minor in Nudity-Oriented Material
  • 2nd degree felony
• Possessing Criminal Tools
  • 5th degree felony

You could be SENTENCED to:

• 6-12 months in juvi
• Commitment to residential treatment facilities
• Probation
• Social media monitoring
• House arrest
• Community services
• Counseling/alcohol/drug treatment
• Child Protective Services
• Surrender cell phone
• Juvenile Offender Registrant (Sex offender registry!)

SO WHAT DO I DO?

If you receive a nude photo, immediately notify a parent, teacher, administrator, police, or an attorney

If you receive a nude photo, immediately delete it

DO NOT: resend, bring it to school, show anyone other than the adult you report it to

Prepared with the assistance of Ron O’Brien, Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

Questions? Call us! 614.745.2001