Parents Support for Dealing with Sending & Receiving Nudes
Learn how to address the issue of sending and receiving nude images, the alternative definitions commonly used, how young people discuss this topic, and what to do if your child is asked for or receives a nude. Find guidance on handling these situations and supporting your child effectively.
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STM PARENTS SUPPORT - WHAT TO DO SENDING & RECEIVING NUDES
HOWARE YOUNG PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT SENDING & RECEIVING NUDE IMAGES?
SENDING & RECEIVING NUDES WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATIVE DEFINITIONS? YOU MIGHT HEAR THE FOLLOWING USED? Youth produced sexual imagery Indecent images/imagery Sexting Image based sexual abuse Revenge porn Upskirting
SENDING & RECEIVING NUDES WHAT DO WE MEAN BY SHARING NUDES OR SEMI-NUDES? Generally it means; Sending or posting of nude or semi-nude images/ videos / livestreams online by anyone under 18 People can call them - any of the names on the previous slide! People might share them on; Social media Chat groups Messaging Airdrop
SENDING & RECEIVING NUDES WHAT TO DO IF HE/SHE IS ASKED FOR A NUDEOR SENDS A NUDE Ensure they don t send it If they have, talk about why they felt that they needed to send it Encourage them to block the person requesting the nudes Reassure them that this is not an ok thing to ask for and is illegal! Talk to them about involving the police - or talk to school about this
SENDING & RECEIVING NUDES WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD HAS RECEIVED A NUDE? Calmly explain to your child that; Sending nudes is illegal Sharing nudes is illegal Reassure them they are a victim (of a crime)! Encourage them to discuss this with you Try not to view the image(s)- this is illegal too! Do not download or save the images - this is illegal Do not worry or panic school is always here to help you - there are plenty of means of support and help with this!
SENDING & RECEIVING NUDES WHAT WE WOULD WORRY ABOUT
SENDING & RECEIVING NUDES WHY . NOT!?!?!? Please discuss with your child the that; Even if it is something they agree with at the time it is still illegal They might change their mind and regret it They loose control of what is sent and how it will affect them once the image is out there People might share the images on to others Because they just want to! To brag or boast To be mean Not realising others might share them on again To bully or upset someone even further
SENDING & RECEIVING NUDES AGE RELATED ISSUES Under 13 s can t legally give consent - the police should always be involved here and report it to 101 Under 18 it is illegal to send images Under 18 it is illegal to share images on further
SENDING & RECEIVING NUDES A PROBLEM SHARED
SENDING & RECEIVING NUDES TELLING AN ADULT - IT S IMPORTANT It is important to encourage your child to talk to an adult as this is a worry too big for them to deal with on their own! Everyone has a duty to report concerns/questions about nudes - our safeguarding team - particularly Mrs Roberts our DSL can help with this All staff will recieve disclosures (when they tell us something) seriously and support you as a family We are here to listen and help!
SENDING & RECEIVING NUDES WHO WILL WE TALK TO? We will get support from anyone we need to help you The police Other people who can help you and us
SENDING & RECEIVING NUDES PARENTS & CARERS If we become aware of this in school we will inform you as parents ASAP Contact from the DSL (Mrs Roberts) or members of the safeguarding team dealing with it We may have to consult other agencies first but will always keep you updated The DSL and safeguarding team members would meet with you or call you to discuss actions and next steps with regard to support
SENDING & RECEIVING NUDES WHY WE WILL TAKE ACTION!
SENDING & RECEIVING NUDES WHY DO WE NEED TO PROTECT OUR YOUNG PEOPLE? It is affecting a significant number of students across the country The risks to students are huge It is illegal It is central to safeguarding our students It is essential that we to the challenge this culture to prevent unhealthy attitudes amongst any of our students and those people they interact with
SENDING & RECEIVING NUDES SAFE EDUCATION - KEEPING YOUNG PEOPLE SAFE AT SCHOOL Safeguarding first - we want to look after our young people and make sure they know how to deal with a vast range of issues We have a child centred approach - our young people are always at the centre of what we do Please keep talking - if we all know about it we can tackle it better together We endeavour to Empower and Enable our young people to say NO!!!! We encourage you to keep a Calm response - we will support you and help you We wish to challenge blaming attitudes - no blame should ever be used - we will support, help and guide for better decisions in future!
TEXSENDING & RECEIVING NUDEST HOW DO WE FURTHER SUPPORT THIS USING SCHOOL WIDE EDUCATION? We do so; VIA our delivery of RSE (relationship, sex and health education) & computing curriculum & PSHE Online safety amongst our students Encouraging healthy relationships Explain the laws around viewing and sharing images to our students Engaging with extra opportunities around safe behaviour where groups will present themselves in the short term and cover other issues too e.g. Use of external visitors where and when possible
SENDING & RECEIVING NUDES SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE
SENDING & RECEIVING NUDES HOW WILL WE SUPPORT STUDENTS? Mrs Roberts (Our DSL) would talk to them to; Reassuring them Tell you as their parents/carers & them as to what support can be offered Discuss pressures about the situation with you and them Remain solution focused i.e. what next ../what can be done/what needs to be done? Discuss consent and trust in relationships - this will happen in lessons across school in general too Discuss the law on sharing images with you and them
SENDING & RECEIVING NUDES HOW WILL WE SUPPORTOUR YOUNG PEOPLE? Someone e.g. Mrs Roberts would talk them and you through; The deleting the images if they have uploaded them themselves To use the childlike reporting tool - report remove https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/online-mobile- safety/remove-nude-image-shared-online/ How to report images on social media platforms
SENDING & RECEIVING NUDES THE LAW AS IT STAND SAYS The relevant legislation is contained in the Protection of Children Act 1978 (England and Wales) as amended in the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (England and Wales) Specifically the law says: it is an offence to possess, distribute, show and make indecent images of children the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (England and Wales) defines a child, for the purposes of indecent images, as anyone under the age of 18 This includes imagery of yourself if you are under 18. The non-consensual sharing of private sexual images or videos with the intent to cause distress is also illegal. The relevant legislation is contained in section 33 of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015.
SENDING & RECEIVING NUDES WHAT WILL THE POLICE - WHEN THEY ARE INVOLVED? They will; Police will investigate and decide on outcomes If the situation is abusive or they find there are aggravating factors there maybe a caution Use outcome 21 To prevent criminalisation if the case is non-abusive Further investigation rustling from the crime report which could provide sufficient evidence to support formal action being taken against the suspect is not in the public interest. This is a police decision Other agencies will be involved
SENDING & RECEIVING NUDES AVOIDING CRIMINALISATION OF CHILDREN Police will be involved as per guidance from our partners in the local area Police investigation of incidents does not automatically mean a criminal record Criminal justice and formal sanctions only considered in exceptional circumstances When recorded the incident is listed as a crime and the young people listed in relation to it Not the same as a criminal record
SENDING & RECEIVING NUDES WATCH THIS!! MEGAN'S STORY - ADVICE FOR PARENTS - YOUTUBE
SENDING & RECEIVING NUDES WHERE TO FIND FURTHER INFORMATION
SENDING & RECEIVING NUDES WHERE TO GO FOR HELP? Police 101 School safeguarding team (Mrs Roberts our DSL) Barnados Childline Child.net London grid for learning CEOP NSPCC Project evolve UKISC
SENDING & RECEIVING NUDES IMPORTANT LINKS - THINGS TO HELP https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sharing-nudes-and-semi-nudes-advice-for-education-settings- working-with-children-and-young-people/sharing-nudes-and-semi-nudes-advice-for-education-settings-working- with-children-and-young-people https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sharing-nudes-and-semi-nudes-advice-for-education-settings- working-with-children-and-young-people/sharing-nudes-and-semi-nudes-how-to-respond-to-an-incident- overview https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/947546/Sh aring_nudes_and_semi_nudes_how_to_respond_to_an_incident_Summary_V2.pdf https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1008443/U KCIS_sharing_nudes_and_semi_nudes_advice_for_education_settings__Web_accessible_.pdf
