3-5 Online Boundaries
Understanding both the benefits and the risks of being online can help youth think about their own boundaries when using technology.

Main concepts covered:
  • Exploring what students do when online.
  • Why we go online.
  • Ways in which we connect digitally.
  • What boundaries can look like in online spaces.
  • Defining risk. 
  • Positives and risks of being anonymous online.
  • Positives and risks of sharing content online.
  • Ways to assess for risk.
  • Importance of privacy.
  • What to do when something feels risky.
6-8 Thinking About You: Digital Safety
Exploring what boundaries youth might have when they're online. A discussion that acknowledges reasons why people engage in sexting and sharing nudes and offers thoughtful questions that helps students explore the risks. 

Main concepts covered:
  • Thinking about what platforms youth prefer to use, and why.
  • Discussing both the benefits and risks of being online.
  • Thinking about their own personal boundaries when they're online.
  • Understanding that some boundaries are less safe than others.
  • Importance of privacy.
  • Defining sexting, and the laws around sexting (nude images).
  • Consensual versus non-consensual nude sharing.
  • Safety planning when a situation is non-consensual.
  • Impact of shame in preventing youth from reaching out when they need help.

Nondiscrimination Policy

Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation and all other characteristics and status in any group protected by city, state and federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment and to the provision of any services offered or provided by the agency.

Office Drop-ins

​Please call the State-wide Sexual Assault Helpline to set up a time with an advocate to meet with you in person at one of our offices. Our advocates are not available to the public in SASSMM/CAC office spaces 24/7. We require an advanced notice to ensure that an advocate can be available and present to meet with you to help address your needs.

Statewide Sexual Assault Helpline: 
​1-800-871-7741

Administrative Office: 
​(207) 725-2181

P.O. Box 990
Brunswick, ME 04011
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SASSMM serves a portion of Wabanaki territory also known as Midcoast Maine.