Sextortion & Deepfakes what you need to know now hosted by Kirra Pendergast & Madeleine West

Understanding Sextortion

Sextortion has emerged as a growing threat to personal privacy and security, with devastating emotional and financial consequences for students and their families.

What is Sextortion?

Sextortion is a form of online blackmail involving sexually explicit images or videos used to extort money or other forms of exploitation from the victim. Typically, the perpetrator obtains compromising images or videos through social media or other online platforms and then threatens to share them unless the victim complies with their demands, which may include money, sexual favors, or other forms of exploitation.

Why We Need To Talk About This

With increased media coverage about sextortion, it's crucial to address this growing threat to our students' personal privacy and security. This webinar will move beyond the outdated strategy of social media contracts, focusing instead on meaningful conversations and evolving guidelines to protect our children.