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

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