SEXTING CRISIS VIDEO CLIP COLLECTION
Immersed in technology and caught up in the impulse of the moment, a teenager sends a sexually explicit text message to one of his or her classmates - and ruins a life in a matter of seconds. Exaggeration? Sadly, no. This collection of six ABC News segments makes clear to viewers the dangers involved in what has become known as "sexting" - a form of spontaneous free expression which, all too often, becomes a digital avenue for bullying, harassment, and self-destructive behavior. Parents, educators, legal authorities, and teens all take part in these illuminating and sometimes disturbing stories.
*Contains mature content. Viewer discretion is advised
*Six clips duration ranges from 2 to 10 minutes
VIDEO CLIPS INCLUDE:
*Sexting and Teens: A look at the disturbing trend of kids snapping lewd photos with their phones - and the legal fallout. Vicky Mabrey visits a Pennsylvania town in which a teenage girl and other students face charges for what they see as harmless texting.
*The Consequences of Sexting: Twenty percent of teens admit to engaging in X-rated text messaging. Gigi Stone reports on two teen boys who forwarded nude photos of a female classmate and will likely be charged with transmission of child pornography.
*Sexting Spreading Among Teens: Sending explicit pictures using cell phones is becoming increasingly popular among young people. Gigi Stone presents stories of arrests and prosecutions from around the country.
*Teen Sex Gone Viral: A profile of 18-year-old Phillip Alpert, who was forced to register as a sex offender after being convicted of trafficking in child porn - specifically, photos of his 16-year-old girlfriend, emailed in a moment of anger.
*Parents Discuss Sexting with Teens: Diane Sawyer moderates a group talk involving parents, teens, and experts - covering the basic issue of sexting, its short- and long-term consequences, and ways to educate young people about steering clear of it.
*Parental Text Control: Becky Worley examines the uses and implications of software and other high-tech protective measures which can help parents prevent the unsafe use of cell phones, digital photos, and text messaging.
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