Module 5 — Sexting, Sextortion & Image Misuse

Real-world safety guidance for teens, young adults, parents & educators.
You are not alone. You are not to blame.

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1️⃣ Pressured Sexting – This Is Not Your Fault

Pressure can come from partners, online strangers, or classmates. It often starts with:

“If you loved me, you’d send it.”
“Everyone does this now.”
“Just trust me, I won’t show anyone.”

**Nobody has the right to ask you for sexual images.** Love, respect and trust never need proof.

2️⃣ Manipulation From Partners

Sometimes the person pressuring you is a boyfriend, girlfriend or someone you really like. That can make it feel even harder to say no.

Red flags:

They get angry or sulky when you set a boundary
They say you’re “boring” or “childish” if you refuse
They threaten to break up if you don’t send something

That isn’t love. That’s emotional control.

3️⃣ What Happens When Images Leak

Once an image is sent, it can be:

Screenshot
Saved secretly
Forwarded to others
Posted in group chats or anonymous sites

That doesn’t mean you lose all power. There are ways to:
• Remove images from platforms • Get support from schools, parents, charities • Report people who shared them without consent

High Risk

4️⃣ Sextortion – “If You Don’t Do This, I’ll Share It.”

Sextortion is when someone threatens to share your images unless you:
• Pay money • Send more images • Keep talking or meeting them

They might say they’ve already messaged your family or school. They want you panicking. When you panic, they have power.

5️⃣ Deepfake Images & AI Tricks

AI tools can paste your face onto someone else’s body and make it look real. They often steal:
• Profile photos • Holiday pictures • Selfies from social media
You might be blackmailed using images that aren’t even real. This is still serious and still a crime.

6️⃣ You Are Not Alone

Thousands of people have gone through this. Many never meant for it to happen – they were tricked, pressured, scared, or in love.

You still deserve:
• Safety • Respect • A future without this hanging over you
Asking for help is a sign of strength.

📘 Scenario – “If You Don’t Pay £500, I’ll Send It to Everyone.”

Someone online convinces you to send an image. A few hours later:

“Send £500 or I send this to your mum, your friends and your school.”

You feel sick. Your heart is pounding. You might think:
“If I just pay once, it will go away.”

But in most real cases, once money is sent, they ask for more. The safest option is to:
• Stop replying • Save evidence • Tell an adult you trust • Report to police

🎯 Quick Check – What Would You Do?

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For Parents & Carers – Understanding Sexting

Many young people see sexting as “normal” or part of relationships. Shame and fear often stop them from telling you when something goes wrong.

Your role isn’t to judge. It’s to:

Stay calm if they disclose
Reassure them they’re not to blame
Help them report and remove content
Support them emotionally

How To Talk About This Topic

Try open, non-judgemental conversations:

“What would you do if someone asked you for a picture?”
“If anything ever went wrong online, you can tell me. I won’t flip.”
“We’ll deal with it together, no matter what it is.”

Focus on safety, not blame.

Important

When You Must Act Quickly

Seek urgent support if:

Your child is being threatened or blackmailed
Images have been shared in school or online
There are signs of self-harm, withdrawal, or panic

Contact school safeguarding leads, police, or child protection services. You are not “overreacting” – you are protecting them.

Practical Support Steps

1. Preserve evidence: screenshots of threats/usernames 2. Do not forward images: (this can create legal issues) 3. Report content: to the platform, school, and police where appropriate 4. Use support services: UK charities, helplines, mental health support

📘 Parent Scenario – “Mum, Something Bad Has Happened Online.”

Your child tells you they sent an image and are now being threatened.

Your first reaction might be shock, anger or panic. They will study your face to see if it’s safe to continue talking.

A helpful response:
“Thank you for telling me. I’m glad you did. We’ll sort this out together.”

Then move to calm, practical steps:
• Gather facts • Preserve evidence • Contact appropriate support

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This module will grow to include interactive roleplays, step-by-step crisis planners, audio guidance, and printable resources for schools and families.

🚨 If Someone Is Threatening to Share Your Images

1. Stop replying to them – do not argue or beg.

2. Take screenshots of messages, usernames and profiles.

3. Do not send any money or more images.

4. Tell a trusted adult, friend, or support service immediately.

5. Report the account on the platform and to police if you feel unsafe.

You are not alone. You are not to blame. There is always a way forward.

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