Youth workers to advise young people about risky behaviours as teens begin to socialise again

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Young people engaging in risky behaviours such as sexting may experience anxiety as Covid-19 restrictions ease and they begin to socialise again, the National Youth Council of Ireland has warned.

In a bid to get young people talking about sexting — sending, receiving, or forwarding sexually explicit messages, photographs, or images on digital devices — the NYCI is launching new guidance and resources today.