

For educators: Sexual extortion: What educators need to know
June 19 @ 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Sexual extortion is a serious online concern, especially for young people. But what exactly is it, and how can you support young people if they’re targeted?
Sexual extortion or ‘sextortion’ is a form of blackmail where someone threatens to share a nude or sexual image or video of a person unless their demands are met.
This 30-minute webinar for upper primary and secondary educators, and school support staff will explore:
- what sexual extortion is
- the impacts and potential harms sexual extortion may have on young people
- strategies to support young people who may experience sexual extortion, including how to respond and access support.