Thursday, October 10, 2013

Photo of stripped student may have far-reaching effects - FOX5 Vegas - KVVU

Photo of stripped student may have far-reaching effects - FOX5 Vegas - KVVU: LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -
A picture of a Durango High School student in nothing but her underwear was blasted all over social media.

It's not clear if the girl pictured was a willing participant, but what is clear, the students who took the photo and posted it online could face serious consequences.
"I was really sad because I felt for that girl," said Family Therapist Donna Wilburn. "She was being exploited in that moment. One embarrassing moment is going to turn into what could be a traumatizing moment."
Wilburn considers it a form of psychological, even sexual, abuse.







What makes matters worse is the picture shows several male students capturing it on their cell phones.

It's not clear if the girl pictured was a willing participant, but what is clear, the students who took the photo and posted it online could face serious consequences.

"I was really sad because I felt for that girl," said Family Therapist Donna Wilburn. "She was being exploited in that moment. One embarrassing moment is going to turn into what could be a traumatizing moment."

Wilburn considers it a form of psychological, even sexual, abuse.

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