Risk and Harm in Youth Sexting

Dr. Emily Setty is a Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Surrey. Emily undertakes research with young people exploring their practices and experiences within their youth sexual and relational cultures. Emily is particularly interested in their perspectives on risky and harmful practices and in developing more youth-centred, impactful approaches to engaging with young people about the issues they face.

1. Chapter 1 – Introduction





Abstract
Conceptualising youth sexting


Youth sexting as a technology-facilitated expression of the sexualisation of children and young people
The meaning of ‘childhood’ and ‘youth’
Youth sexting as a sociocultural phenomenon


Researching youth sexting: Methodology and scope
Chapter outline
References



2. Chapter 2 – The legal and educational policy context to youth sexting





Abstract
Youth sexting as risky and harmful
The law and youth-produced sexual imagery
Educational responses to youth sexting
Gender, risk and sexting education
Youth sexting as a ‘moral panic’
‘Rights’, ‘agency’, ‘legitimacy’ and youth sexting
References



3. Chapter 3 – Young people, technology and sexting





Abstract
Young people and technology
Young people’s perceptions of sexting
Sexting, gender and relationships


Sexting and gender
Sexting and relationships


Conclusion
References



4. Chapter 4 – Privacy violations in youth sexting culture





Abstract
Young people, privacy and technology
Young people, sexting and privacy


Gender and (stigmatised) sexual and bodily expression
Peer status hierarchies and ‘popularity’ dynamics


Conclusion
References



5. Chapter 5 – Sexting and consent: Unwanted, pressured and coerced image-sharing





Abstract
The pleasures and rewards of sexting
Feeling ‘used’ and saying ‘no’ to sexting
Pressured and coerced sexting
Unsolicited image-sharing
Conclusion
References



6. Chapter 6 – Social shaming and victim blaming





Abstract
Managing risk and avoiding harm
Victim blaming and social shaming
‘Deserving’ and ‘undeserving’ victims
Negotiating shame and stigma


Skye-Rose and Charlie – Resisting the shame


Redefining bodily and sexual expression: ‘Frexting’
Conclusion
References



7. Chapter 7 – Responding to youth sexting: Young people’s perspectives





Abstract
Prohibiting sexting and encouraging abstinence


Early intervention


Sex(ting) education and interventions
Empowering young people: Peer-based support and bystander intervention
Conclusion
References



8. Chapter 8 – Reducing risk and harm in youth sexting: Conclusions and ways forward





Abstract
Youth sexting as a cultural phenomenon
Rights and ethics
Sexting preventative education and interventions
Taking a new approach to education and interventions
Recommendations for policy and practice
References