Allyson Pereira: Sexting & Bullying Talk at East Haven High School

Allyson is a 22-year-old from Franklin, N.J. who was in high school after an ex-boyfriend forwarded a topless picture of her to her
entire school.

She has since done multiple interviews, goes to schools and talks to students about the dangers of sexting, and educates others on digital abuse awareness.

She also appeared in the MTV News special "Sexting in America: When Privates Go Public."

Allyson will be speaking to the students of  throughout the day on May 10. She will also speak with parents and community members later that day at the high school, beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Allyson is currently attending school for Vascular Sonography and is writing a book about sexting and the severe repercussions she had to overcome after high school.

She has also been awarded "Young Woman of Change" by Assembly woman Pamela Lampitt and the NJ State House.