: There is a rising threat from AI-generated "deepfakes," which include digitally manipulated sexually explicit images or videos of minors. Mental Health and Developmental Impact
: Digital tools are increasingly used for the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, often referred to as image-based abuse. girl mature picture
: In Ohio, a 2025 report revealed that 28% of high school girls and 51% of middle school girls reported being bullied online. Almost 60% of adolescent girls have been approached by strangers on social media in ways that made them feel uneasy. : There is a rising threat from AI-generated
Organizations and government agencies provide guidelines for reporting and prevention: Almost 60% of adolescent girls have been approached
: Sending sexually explicit messages or photos of a minor is a crime. StopBullying.gov advises reporting these incidents directly to law enforcement.
The digital landscape has introduced new forms of exploitation and harassment specifically targeting adolescent girls: