Don’t Leave Yourself Exposed

Think Before You Ask. Think Before You Share.

Don’t Leave Yourself Exposed is a youth‑informed campaign launched during Child Safety Week (1–7 June 2026) by the i‑THRIVE and Participation Team, funded by the Kent and Medway Violence Reduction Unit (VRU).

The campaign responds directly to what young people told us they need: earlier, clearer conversations about nude and explicit image sharing, before something goes wrong, not just after.

Why this campaign matters

Requests for nude or explicit images are often treated as normal, casual or humorous within online spaces. However, asking for an image can create pressure, harm trust and blur boundaries, even when it is not intended to cause distress. Supporting young people to think before they ask is an important part of preventing harm, helping them understand impact, consent and responsibility, and encouraging safer interactions online.

Young people told us that messages about the risks of sharing nude or explicit images often come too late, once an image has already been shared and harm has already occurred.

This campaign focuses on early reflection; supporting young people to pause and think before asking for or sharing an image, and encouraging safer, more informed decision‑making.

Rather than using shame or fear‑based messaging, the campaign focuses on trust, boundaries and control, not blame or judgement, recognising that some young people experience pressure or coercion and may not always have trusted adults around them.

How schools and professionals can use this campaign

Schools and professionals are encouraged to:

• Display the poster sets together in appropriate spaces
• Deliver the scripted assembly resource during Child Safety Week
• Share the campaign’s Instagram posts via their organisation’s social media channels
• Use the resources as discussion starters in PSHE / RSHE, safeguarding and pastoral work

 

What the campaign includes:

Paired poster set

The campaign includes two sets of posters, designed to be displayed together to create a balanced and thought‑provoking message:

• Think Before You Ask posters, encouraging reflection before asking for or sharing an image
• Think Before You Share posters, supporting young people who may be asked to share an image

Together, the posters address both sides of image sharing and promote early intervention and prevention by encouraging young people to pause, consider impact, and make safer choices before harm occurs.

View and download the posters here:

Don’t Leave Yourself Exposed 1

Don’t Leave Yourself Exposed 2

Leaves You Just As Exposed 1

Leaves You Just As Exposed 2

Youth‑created assembly resource

Schools and settings can also access a scripted assembly resource, developed with young people, for young people, and reviewed with safeguarding and professional oversight.

The assembly:

• Supports earlier conversations about nude and explicit image sharing
• Uses clear, youth‑friendly language
• Is fully scripted to support teachers delivering sensitive content
• Includes guidance on consent, boundaries, responsibility and where to get support

Download the assembly resource here.

Instagram social media campaign

Throughout Child Safety Week, campaign messages are being shared via the @KentYouthVoice Instagram account.

Schools and professionals are encouraged to share these posts on their own social media channels to help reinforce campaign messaging beyond the classroom and reach young people where they already are.

 

View and share the Instagram posts:

You can view the campaign on our Instagram by clicking here.

Support for young people

 

If you are a young person looking for support, information or advice about image sharing, online safety or feeling pressured to share images, you can also visit our Moodspark page here.

 

 

 

 

 

All campaign materials, including posters, the assembly resource and social media assets can be accessed below: