Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Teen sexting: Why 'just say no' fails

Blunt warnings telling teenagers not to share sexual images are failing to protect them and can make victims of image-based sexual abuse feel blamed, ashamed and unable to seek help, according to new research from the University of Surrey.

Teen sexting: Why 'just say no' fails
Image: Phys.org
Blunt warnings telling teenagers not to share sexual images are failing to protect them and can make victims of image-based sexual abuse feel blamed, ashamed and unable to seek help, according to new research from the University of Surrey.

Originally published at Phys.org

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