Information on sexting
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It may feel awkward, but it's important to explain to children the risks of sexting, how to stay safe and remind them that they can talk to you if something ever makes them feel scared or uncomfortable. Sexting can be seen as harmless, but creating or sharing explicit images of a child is illegal, even if the person doing it is a child. As of January 2016 in England and Wales, if a young person is found creating or sharing images, the police can choose to record that a crime has been committed but that taking formal action isn't in the public interest.
For information and advice about how to talk to your child about sexting, click [HERE].
How to report an inappropriate image: If you are under 18 years of age and an explicit or nude image of you has been shared online, there is confidential help for you to get it removed. If you're 18 or older, contact the website(s) where you've seen the image or video, or report it to the police. Click [HERE] for more information about how to report inappropriate images and how to get inappropriate images removed.
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