In a follow-up to a story discussed a few episodes ago on Community Matters, Calhoun County (Michigan) prosecuting attorney David Gilbert discusses the legal and psychological ramifications of sexting and sextortion.
Gilbert is particularly focused on reaching adults of minor children and students old enough to become vulnerable to predators to whom they may send nude photos of themselves.
In some cases, the young person is unknowingly sending such material to someone other than who they think they are talking to.
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Episode Resources
Resource page with more info for parents and students
Full press release from the Calhoun County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney
(YouTube) Sextortion victim Ashley Reynolds talks about what happened to her
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