On platforms such as Snapchat and Instagram you can use private stories and ‘close friends’ settings, for that extra security. When someone has a nude image or video shared of them online it is classed as online sexual harassment. Your nominated child protection lead should make a written record of the incident and all the actions taken.

I’m also a parent, so I know how important it is to feel you can support your kids if they’re having issues, online or offline. Following a sexting incident, your organisation will need to review what happened and how it was dealt with to ensure that you learn and improve procedures.

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In England and WSecondly, regarding privacy settings, in the social media age it’s easy to control who has access when you consent to posting online. The law says that creating or sharing sexual images or videos of a child under 18 is illegal, even if the person sharing is a child. Best known for his oversized, dead-pan portraits, his unmediated shots of commonplace interiors, and his seemingly straightforward photographs of architecture, Ruff has quietly approached many familiar genres, and proceeded to discreetly reinvent them.

They can also be forced, tricked or coerced into sharing images by other young people or adults online. I'm always learning things about making sure that I'm maintaining my safety online, and I like to talk about that with my friends as well, even if it's just as simple as asking about their experiences. It's important to review and update your policies and procedures following any incidents, to make sure they include any new information learned and current best practice. Start by talking to them about image sharing in general and ask your child what sort of photos they’d feel comfortable posting online.Ask them to delete the image and if it’s gone onto any social media platforms to take these down straight away. If you think your child is struggling to cope, help them speak with a doctor, psychologist or counselling or support service.

If it happens to your child, it’s important they understand that it’s not their fault, even if they shared a nude with the other person in the first place or agreed to get sexual with them in a live chat. In Northern Ireland, the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) includes information about indecent images of children in its information about types of sexual offences (PPS, 2021). your organisation's intention to respond appropriately to any incidents of sexting that might involve the children and young people you work with. It's important to talk to children and young people about healthy relationships, consent, setting safe boundaries and the benefits and risks of the online world. agencies should work together to share advice and information during investigations and help educate children about the risks of sexting.

Be aware that schools have mandatory reporting requirements and depending on the circumstances, may be required to report the matter to relevant authorities or the police). Your nominated child protection lead should then make a decision about whether a child protection referral is needed. Police across the UK are unlikely to take formal criminal justice action against a child involved in sexting unless it is in the public interest. This way you can have a conversation about sexting and sharing nudes without it being the main focus.