It is illegal to take, possess or share 'indecent images’ of anyone under 18, even if the person in the picture is the young person themselves. While police will always try to avoid treating sexting among children as a crime, they also need to focus on children’s wellbeing, which can result in serious actions being taken. Because of the prevalence of sexting, children and young people are not always aware that their actions are illegal. It is important to be aware that young people involved in sharing sexual videos and pictures may be committing an offence.