Sex, sexting and the law: for carers
A resource to share with carers to support conversations with young people on sex, sexting, image-based abuse and the law using videos, factsheets and practical resources.
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How this resource can help
Use this resource to
Share with carers to support them to build understanding of laws relating to sexual activity, consent, sexting, image-based abuse, and online sexual behaviour
Download the posters and infographics or share the videos to support conversations with young people about consent, rights, responsibilities and legal consequences
It covers
What sexting and image-based abuse are and how they can affect young people
Laws relating to sexual activity, consent, sexting, and technology-assisted abuse, including use of artificial intelligence and digitally altered images
Resources to share with young people (aged 14 and above) about sexting, image-based abuse and the law
More information
This resource is part of a suite of modules developed by the Australian Centre for Child Protection (University of South Australia) with funding from the Western Australian Department of Communities. You can view all modules via this link.
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If you are a carer
You’re in the right place! This resource is for you – it can help you better support young people to understand consent, sexual activity, sexting, image-based abuse and the law. If you’re worried about something specific, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Last reviewed by Together We Can: 12 August 2026
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