Teenage Nude Snapchat Case Study

Snapchat has quickly become one of the most beloved apps among teens due to its special features like disappearing messages and pictures, while also serving as an avenue for sexting, which involves sending sexually explicit photos or videos between friends – an activity which may lead to blackmail, harassment and legal consequences if done improperly; therefore it is vital for parents to be aware of its risks before discussing them with their kids.

A 12-year-old girl was forced by strangers into sharing intimate images and videos online without her knowledge, which were shared without consent by an unknown individual who claimed she was pretty and his “friend.” These intimate images and videos were then made public without her knowledge; an alleged predator from Forney named in court papers as 24-year-old is currently facing 12 felony charges against him in Kaufman County, Texas.

The suspect allegedly added the girl on Snapchat and requested nude photos and videos, which she did. If she refused, he threatened to post them online without consent.

This incident illustrates the perils of sexting on any platform, including Snapchat. Teens need to understand that, even though messages and images will disappear after a short while on Snapchat, screenshots are created so that messages and images may still be saved and shared even if deleted on sender end. Therefore, it’s essential that conversations about risks associated with sexting can have lasting consequences for their futures.