Posts Tagged ‘sexting’
Sexting photos surface five years later
When a young Pennsylvania teenager posted sexually graphic photos of himself in 2003 or 2004, he may have forgotten about it over the years. He was 12 or 13 at the time and didn’t expect them to turn up on the Internet in his adult life. But they …
New Sexting Laws in 2011
As you know, sexting has become a huge issue in recent years resulting in tragic endings for some teenagers and extremely harsh legal penalties for others facing charges under states’ child pornography laws. Sexting is the sending or receiving of nude or semi-nude photos by cell …
Top ten new laws affecting teens (and parents) in 2011
Many states have added new laws concerning teens and/or parents which went into effect on January 1, 2011. Here is a list of the top 10 new laws affecting teens: 1. Fake Facebook profiles beware. Making it a new crime to harass, cyberbully or defraud another …
Don’t give in to “Sextortion”
Do you know what “extortion” means? The word refers to the act of obtaining money, property or services by use of threats. For example, a bully at school who threatens to beat you up unless you give him your lunch money — this is a …
Do I have to register as a sex offender?
Sex offender registration is not limited to adults convicted of sex crimes. Many states require juveniles to register with law enforcement if found delinquent for certain offenses. Laws differ from state to state as well as the length of time you’re required to remain in …
School officials investigated for invasion of students’ privacy
In September, 2009, seven students at Susquenita High School in Pennsylvania were charged with displaying child pornography. Several cell phones were confiscated and searched at school. The principal and other staff members saw the images of students’ privates and a female student performing a sex …
