Explicit sexual material is any verbiage or depiction of a sexual nature, whether it is oral or written. Text, illustrations, images, or videos that feature one or more people who are either fully or partially naked or performing sexual acts, all sexual content referred to as “explicit” material, regardless of how it was collected or distributed, or by whom, and for what objectives. Pornography is an example of explicit sexual content.
Parents, schools, and law enforcement are increasingly concerned about the dangers that teenagers and children will be exposed to or send or receive sexually explicit content as they use smartphones, tablets, computers, social media, apps, and messaging.
And as with all areas of relationships and sex education, schools must ensure that their teaching is congruent with the school’s values and ethos as well as agreed policies.
The school is dedicated to promoting kids’ health and potential for healthy sexual and social growth. This commitment involves working to prevent and lessen the negative effects of explicit sexual material due to its broad accessibility, nature, and impact. Read the full story here ▶
