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Think Before You Send - It's Never "Just a Picture"
Sexting or Peer Pressure: Sending sexual pictures - of yourself or someone else - can have serious consequences. What feels private can spread fast, cause embarrassment, break trust, or even get you in legal trouble. Never share someone else’s photo without permission, and don’t feel pressured to send images you’re not comfortable with.
Sextortion or Online Predators: Some people use threats or manipulation to get sexual images - this is called sextortion. Predators online might pretend to be someone they’re not to trick you
Once a picture is out there, you can't control who sees it or where it ends up.
How do I get an intimate image removed from online?
If you've sent an image or found a picture of yourself online, there are people who can support you and steps you can take to regain control:
You are not alone and you don't have to deal with this by yourself.
The Online Safety Toolkit was created through:
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Lethbridge Police Service
135 1 Avenue South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0A1
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Closed weekends and statutory holidays
Non-Emergency Phone: 403-328-4444
General Inquiries Phone: 403-327-2210
Email: General Inquiries
(Not monitored 24/7. Call 403-328-4444 to report a crime or suspicious activity.)
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