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Using someone’s image to hurt them is a crime. From bullying memes to deepfake nudes, image-based violence can lead to serious criminal charges — even for teens. It’s not just a joke. It’s the law. #ImageBasedViolence #DigitalHarassment #KidsAndPhones #EmmaSadleir #OnlineBullying #CyberCrimeAwareness #TeenLaw #ProtectOurChildren #DigitalConsent #NoPhonePact Tag a parent. Share this video. Create a healthy digital environment for your family. The Digital Law Company: https://www.thedigitallawco.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thedigitallawcompany/ Smart Free Childhood: https://www.sfc-sa.co.za/ https://www.instagram.com/smartphonefreechildhood/ Common Sense Media: https://www.defendyoungminds.com/ https://www.instagram.com/commonsenseorg/ Defend Young Minds: https://www.defendyoungminds.com/ https://www.instagram.com/defendyoungminds/ Produced by @makhuluproductions https://www.instagram.com/makhulu_/ https://makhulu.co.za/ This series was made possible with the support of the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust https://www.omt.org.za/

10 to 14-year-olds are creating deepfake porn using AI. They don’t understand the harm because their brains are still developing — especially the part that controls impulse and risk. This is image-based violence, and it’s criminal. #DeepfakeAbuse #ImageBasedViolence #BrainDevelopment #KidsAndPhones #EmmaSadleir #DigitalParenting #AIandTeens #ProtectOurChildren #CyberCrime #onlinesafetyforkids Tag a parent. Share this video. Create a healthy digital environment for your family. The Digital Law Company: https://www.thedigitallawco.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thedigitallawcompany/ Smart Free Childhood: https://www.sfc-sa.co.za/ https://www.instagram.com/smartphonefreechildhood/ Common Sense Media: https://www.defendyoungminds.com/ https://www.instagram.com/commonsenseorg/ Defend Young Minds: https://www.defendyoungminds.com/ https://www.instagram.com/defendyoungminds/ Produced by @makhuluproductions https://www.instagram.com/makhulu_/ https://makhulu.co.za/ This series was made possible with the support of the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust https://www.omt.org.za/