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Nearly one-sixth of teens who own cell phones have received nude or nearly nude images via text message from someone they know, according to a recent survey on "sexting" from the Pew Internet & American Life Project. When people take sexually revealing pictures of themselves and send them as text message attachments, it's called "sexting." Recently the practice has been increasing exponentially. There are many examples of teens taking revealing photos or videos of themselves and having those images end up in the wrong hands. A parent handout providing advice about talking with your teen about sexting is available on the Common Sense Media

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What:
At this workshop participants will learn about the current technological trends and how they are being used by students throughout Montana. This will include information about how students are using the Internet, the effects of their decisions, and the influence it has on them. There will be discussion about common social media trends, how technology changes people, and some of the dangers of on line activity. Information will be shared about Sexting and cyber-bullying. Participants will also be given tools that they can use to help students make smarter choices with technology and social media.

When:
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Mountain

Where:
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101

Cost:
$25.00 non subscriber price, subscribers attend at no cost.