TRENTON — New Jersey teenagers who text or post sexually explicit photos online could avoid prosecution under a measure being considered today. The bill would allow some juveniles caught "sexting" to complete a diversionary program. The Attorney General's Office would create a program to teach teens of the criminal penalties and social consequences of sending or receiving nude or...
If a bill being considered becomes law, the Attorney General's Office would create a program to teach teens of the criminal penalties and social consequences of sending or receiving nude or seminude images via cell phones or computers.TRENTON — New Jersey teenagers who text or post sexually explicit photos online could avoid prosecution under a measure being considered today.
The bill would allow some juveniles caught "sexting" to complete a diversionary program.
The Attorney General's Office would create a program to teach teens of the criminal penalties and social consequences of sending or receiving nude or seminude images via cell phones or computers.
Some states charge teens with offenses such as distribution of child pornography.
County prosecutors would decide which children would be eligible, within guidelines.
Assemblywoman Pam Lampitt of Camden is the bill sponsor.
Previous coverage:
• Legislature to hear measure aimed at cracking down on 'sexting' by teens
• Layoff notices, sexting, farm markets to be discussed at Assembly hearing