In Some States, Sexting Could Land Teens in Jail for a Long Time In Some States, Sexting Could Land Teens in Jail for a Long Time

Sexting - the texting of sexual images - is increasingly common among teens, but in nearly half the U.S. the practice may hold an unexpected danger: in 23 states, sexting between teens is considered child pornography, which could potentially result in a 20-year prison term and mandatory registration as a sex offender, a new report warns.Reuters Health Information

Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 17, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news