December 2009:"Sexting" is a cross between sex and texting. It is the act of sending sexually explicit messages or photos electronically, primarily between cell phones. "Sexting" is a relatively new practice among teenagers and with increasing frequency is bringing teens into the juvenile justice system.
A juvenile conviction for a sexual offense has serious consequences which include registering as a sex offender. Even if "Sexting" does not result in judicial system intervention, the impact can last a lifetime.
Colorado's Weld county District Attorney's office has created a brochure to help inform the public about the growing problems of teens and sexting. The brochure, "Sexting: Balancing the law, teens and technology" is available HERE.
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