Challenges Courts Face with Sexting

Rapid changes in cell phone technology has brought about many new legal challenges. One major challenge facing the current legal system is adolescents sending and or receiving sexually explicit content via cell phones (aka “Sexting”).
 
Sexting has become a wide spread practice among adolescents. However, most adolescents do not recognize the seriousness of this behavior and courts across the country are facing the legal dilemma of how to handle sexting cases associated with adolescents.


An Alternative Approach for Courts To Use

In collaboration with the Neuropsychology Center of Utah and CourtEducationonline.com, the Sexting and Cell Phone Safety diversion program was  developed by leading school and behavioral psychologists.  The course was designed specifically for adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18. 

Those considered a low to moderate risk for future offenses should take this course.  Adolescents who have sexted for the first time are ideal for taking this course, as one of the main goals is to prevent future offenses. 

The course is offered as a web-based diversion program and requires active participation by both the adolescent and their parents or guardian.  The course is designed to:  
  • Educate adolescents about safe cell phone practices and the dangers of engaging in promiscuous cell phone and online behavior.
  • Teach appropriate and  effective communication between adolescents.
  • Assist adolescents in developing healthy interpersonal relationships.
  • Educate adolescents and  parents about sexting and the legal and social dangers.
  • Educatie parents on how  to help promote appropriate and safe cell phone practices with their child. 



Partnership with

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Nueropsychology
Center of Utah

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Effectiveness of Our Course

The diversion program has been certified by the Neuropsychology Center of Utah and incorporates National Standards for Quality Online Courses supported by iNACOL as well as California Learning Resource Network (CLRN) course standards to ensure effective and impactful learning methods. 

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Instructional Design
  • The course uses learning activities to engage users.
  • Content is organized by lesson goals using logical sequencing. Lessons include overviews describing learning objectives, activities, and
    assessments that provide multiple learning opportunities for content mastery.
  • The course provides users with multiple mediums such as video, animation and graphics to engage users in a variety of ways.
  • The course design provides explicit communication / activities that confirms if users are engaged and progressing.

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User Assessment
  • Course structure incorporates evaluation methods to assess user’s mastery of the content.
  • The course uses ongoing and frequent assessments to provide real-time feedback.
  • Assessment tools and course design give users continuous awareness of their progress in the course and mastery of the content. 

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Technology
  • Courses utilize the latest technology tools and a simple and easy to use interface.
  • Rich media is provided in multiple formats.
  • Minimal technology requirements are needed which allows use from any computer and internet connection.
  • Advanced data security ensures user information remains confidential
     

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Benefits of Online Delivery
  • Studies show that learning outcomes for online learning exceed those of face-to-face instruction.
  • E-learning eliminates geographic barriers, allowing the program to be offered to anyone. The program can be taken from any computer with just a simple internet connection.
  • The online program can be administered at low costs allowing us to provide an affordable soultion to adolescents and their families.