Should teens register as sex offenders for sexting?

In an early episode of the television series “Girls,” Adam sends Hannah a photo of his penis and then a text message: “SRY that wasn't for you. read more

Sigh. If you are a teenager, you should know that you can be charged with offenses that would, indeed, require registration as a sex offender. This has nothing to do with whether or not it "should" happen. read more

Three Colorado middle and high schools were rocked by a string of recent underage sexting scandals, prompting police investigations. If charged, the teens involved in the case — some as young as eighth-graders — could face charges of child pornography, which would require them to register as sex offenders if convicted. read more