Sexting among today's teens is a problem that is
under-the-radar in many schools. For those who have not yet
encountered the issue, "sexting" is when young people
take nude pictures or video images of themselves or others, using
cell phones or webcams, and share them with others via text
message, email, social-media post, or similar internet
dissemination. The pictures are sometimes of sexually provocative
poses or real or simulated sex acts. In other cases, images may be
taken covertly and shared without the knowledge or consent of the
subject. In some cases these images are taken in school locker
rooms or bathrooms – places where privacy is reasonably
expected.
In recent studies, including by WiredSafety, CosmoGirl.com, and
the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, one
in five teen girls admits to taking a sexually-provocative,
explicit or nude photo of themselves and sharing it with others
(most often their boyfriends). Similarly one in six
