Intimate Pictures and Messages

Think Before You Send - It's Never "Just a Picture"

Sharing sexual pictures - of yourself or someone else - can have serious and long-lasting consequences.

Something that feels private can quickly become public, causing embarrassment, broken trust, or even legal trouble. It's never okay to send someone’s photo without their permission, and no one should pressure you to send a photo you're not comfortable with.

Once a picture is out there, you can't control who sees it or where it ends up.

Quick Video: Teen Voices: Dating Culture and Texting - Common Sense Education
Check out this resource: NoFiltr
The It Is a Big Deal guide can help you make informed, respectful decisions - and remind you that your body, your boundaries and your choices matter.

How do I get an intimate image removed?

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:

If you are younger than 18 visit the Need Help Now website
If you are 18 or older visit the Stop Non-Consensual Intimate Image Abuse website

Getting Help

You are not alone and you don't have to deal with this by yourself.

Talk to a trusted adult
Report to the Police - call 403-328-4444 or come the Police Station
Report to Cybertip.ca - Canada’s national tipline for reporting the online sexual exploitation of children

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Lethbridge Police Service
135 1 Avenue South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0A1

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