Fact Sheet - For youth aged 10-12 - Naked images and videos
Youth aged 10–12
Naked images and videos: what you should do if you see or get them
There are a lot of pictures and videos online, but some of them are not meant for kids to see or were not supposed to be shared. You might accidentally see things that were not meant for you, like pictures of people who are naked or touching each other in ways that confuse or upset you, or make you have a lot of questions.
Where might you see them?
You might accidentally see images and videos of naked people anytime you’re online using your computer, tablet, phone or game console. They can show up when you’re visiting websites, using apps, watching videos or playing games. Someone may even send them to you.
What do you do if they are sent to you?
No one should be sending you naked images or videos. If someone does:
- Tell a parent or another safe adult: It’s ok to show them what was sent to you, you won’t get in trouble — don’t keep it a secret
- Stop talking to this person: They are not your friend and may even mean you harm — never agree to meet them in person
What do you do if you find them?
- Try to avoid them
- Tell a parent or another safe adult
- Don’t share them with your friends because it might upset your friends or the person in the pictures
- If you are upset, confused, or feel uncomfortable or in danger, talk to your parents, teacher or another adult you know well
It’s not OK for someone to send you images or videos that make you feel uncomfortable.
Learn more at Canada.ca/childexploitation
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