SEXTING2017

For a full report, please visit www.miOttawa.org/2017YAS

The percetange of teens who say they had a revealing photo texted, emailed or posted without their permission.

In the past year...

20%22% 9%8th grade

22%10th grade

32%12th grade

21% Engaged in any sexting activity.*

16%18% 6%8th grade

18%10th grade

27%12th grade

17% Sent a sexually suggestive message by text, email, instant message, or social media.

5%3% 3%8th grade

4%10th grade

5%12th grade

4% Shared a naked or semi-naked photo or video that was sent by someone else.*

Sent or posted a naked or semi-naked photo or video of him or herself.

1 in 10

4%

Total participants:4,376

8th grade: 32%10th grade: 36%12th grade: 32%Male: 47%

Female: 53%

The Teens Who Took the YAS:

White: 72%Hispanic: 12%Other: 16%

6%7% 4%8th grade

8%10th grade

8%12th grade

7% Shared a sexually suggestive message that was sent by someone else.*

*Trending in a positive direction since 2011.