Sexting & Sextortion

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NetSmartz: Sextortion

Sextortion is a type of blackmail used by offenders to acquire additional sexual content from a child, coerce a child into engaging in sexual activity, or obtain money from a child.

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Sexting: How to Talk to Your Children About the Risks

Sexting is not something any parent wants to think about their child doing, and it may be uncomfortable to talk about. But the fact is that sexting is something kids will find out about at some point. This is why it’s important to talk about sexting with your child early, so they have the information they need to make healthy decisions.

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