Lockers
What is Lockers
Lockers is an information and education resource, it assists schools in coping with and preventing the sharing of explicit self-generated images of minors. Intended for use with Junior Cycle SPHE classes, Lockers is supported by two animations and six lesson plans. Also included in Lockers is an information section for school leaders.
This 25-page section informs principals on the context for sexting among young people, the laws that can come into effect when underage sexting occurs and the implications for school policy.
This Project is supported by the Department of Justice.
What The Experts Say
To mark the launch of Safer Internet Day 2016, We hosted a symposium on ‘Sexting and the Consequences for Schools’. The aim of this event was to support schools dealing with the complex issues around explicit self-generated images of minors.
Experts from the legal profession, law enforcement, curriculum and policy all shared their knowledge on this important topic.
Lessons
The law on sharing intimate content
This lesson addresses the law on intimate image-sharing and will encourage students to act responsibility when they encounter intimate content online or when considering sending a sext.
When online sharing goes wrong
Students will explore the emotions involved in incidents of non-consensual sharing of intimate content and to develop strategies for coping effectively and compassionately.
Victim blaming
This lesson gives students an opportunity to explore the issue of victim blaming, which can often arise when incidents of non-consensual sharing have occurred.
Peer pressure and non-consensual sharing
This lesson gives students an opportunity to analyse the influence of peers in incidents of non-consensual sharing.
The influence of media and gender stereotypes
This lesson addresses the influences of media, peer pressure and stereotypes and also helps develop strategies for promoting a culture of greater respect in online communications.
Getting help
Exploring the persistent nature of digital content will help students to become more responsible in their sexting and photo sharing practices.
What is Coco’s Law? Lesson
This lesson gives students the opportunity to recognise the key offences under the Harassment, Harmful Communication and Related Offences Act 2020, also known as Coco’s Law.
