Sexting in Cardiff – how children do it!
The youngsters have been investigated for the offence of showing an indecent image of someone under the age of 18, more colloquially known as sexting in Cardiff .
The problem of sexting in Cardiff is most prevalent around the age 14 age group so those children will be in year nine or ten at school.
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One might think that the offence of sexting in Cardiff is embarrassing or degrading, just a silly trivial mistake, however, the fact of the matter is that these children even if they just get a warning can end up with a criminal record.
Sexting in Cardiff and Criminal Records
This criminal record can have a huge effect on youngsters when they start out in the job market 
even though at the time they may well have not had the slightest idea of how important it can be in later life.
In the South Wales instances no charge was added to the sex offenders register, but care needs to be taken as enhanced CRB checks can often pick up even notes on police files even though there is no official entry.
Youngsters need help and guidance with this and it is helpful for parents to understand the methods of sexting in Cardiff that these teenagers use.
Generally websites and apps accessed through smart phones were the most common medium, with App Me, Kik, Hot or Not, Facebook and Video Camfrog being used.
Des Mannion of the NSPC head of service has pointed out that advice is available to young people parents and carers alike through Childline and ChildLine’s free ZipIt app. The advice is practical and includes suggestions and replies that children can use when asked for a revealing inappropriate personal photo by their peers.
Sexting in Cardiff – Resources
Sites such as www.thinkuknow.co.uk have an education programme designed to offer help in keeping kids safe from sexual abuse and exploitation.
ChildLine contact number is 0800 1111 or visit www.childline.org.uk for the website if looking for confidential advice and support.
