Districts are required to provide information about sexual extortion to help ensure that parents and guardians have the resources they need to support their student(s) and protect them from being victimized (KRS 531.125).
Sexual extortion, also known as sextortion, occurs when someone threatens another person through violence, harm to reputation, or distribution of explicit material with the intent to coerce them into unwanted actions. These actions may include engaging in sexual conduct, providing explicit content, giving money or valuables, or complying with demands against the victim’s will. These situations can cause significant emotional distress and place victims in dangerous circumstances. Many victims feel pressured to comply because they are afraid of the repercussions.
Below are sample letters that can be shared with parents/guardians, as well as age appropriate information for students.
Sexual Extortion - Posters (Grades 4 and 5)
Stop Sexual Extortion! Grades 4-5 (English version)
Stop Sexual Extortion! Grades 4-5 (Spanish version)
Sexual Extortion - Posters (Grades 6-8) detailed versions
Stop Sexual Extortion! Grades 6-8 (English) - detailed
Stop Sexual Extortion! Grades 6-8 (Spanish) - detailed
Blake Konny
Office of Continuous Improvement and Support
Division of Student Success
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Frankfort, KY 40601
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