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The Women Who Grew Up in the Dawn of Social Media
Social media’s harms to children are undeniable. But that doesn’t go away when you turn 18. Read for how social media affects today’s young adult women.
App Store Accountability Act: Addressing the Chokepoints for Online Child Exploitation
The App Store Accountability Act prevents child online sexual exploitation at the source—the chokepoints where children download apps in the first place.
Why Discord is On the Dirty Dozen List 4 Years in a Row
Discord is a hotspot for child sexual abuse material and image-based sexual abuse (i.e. deepfake pornography).
Utah Becomes First State to Pass “App Store Accountability Act”
NCOSE Urges All States to Pass Critical App Store Legislation WASHINGTON, DC (March 12, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) commends Utah
NCOSE Law Center Commends Florida Criminal Investigation into the Tate Brothers
WASHINGTON, DC (March 4, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) lauded Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier for opening a criminal investigation into
Is Decriminalizing “Sex Work” (i.e. Prostitution) Good for the LGBTQ+ Community?
Cristian Eduardo, sex trafficking survivor and member of the LGBTQ+ community, explains why decriminalizing prostitution is NOT the answer.
Senate Hearing is a Step Toward Ending Section 230 Once and For All
Section 230 is the greatest enabler of sexual exploitation in the digital age. It MUST be repealed.
U.S. Giving Shelter to Alleged Sex Traffickers, Andrew and Tristan Tate
WASHINGTON, DC (February 27, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation Law Center (NCOSE), which represents Jane Doe and others being sued by Andrew
Podcast: Protecting Children from the Harms of Pornography
In this special episode of the Ending Sexploitation Podcast, Lisa Thompson (VP of Research at NCOSE) chats with Kristen Jenson about the harms of pornography.
Hope on the Hill: Advocates Against Sexual Exploitation Unite on Capitol Hill
Last week, over 250 advocates gathered in Washington, DC to urge congress to fight online sexual exploitation!
Highlights of the Upcoming CESE Summit: Part 2
The 2022 CESE Summit is only a few weeks away. Here is a sneakpeek of presentations you can look forward to!
Day 5 of the CESE Summit
Welcome to Day 5 of the CESE Summit, including the schedule and other announcements for attendees.
Mastercard Receives Corporate Leadership Award for New Policies
The financial infrastructure for sites like Pornhub is crashing to the ground. Corporations are creating policies to curb exploitation.
Day 4 of the CESE Summit
Welcome to Day 4 of the CESE Summit, including the schedule and other announcements for attendees.
Day 3 of the CESE Summit
Welcome to Day 3 of the CESE Summit, including the schedule and other announcements for attendees.
Technology Solutions Award: Innovative Filtering Software, Canopy
We honor Canopy with the 2021 Technology Solutions Award for their innovative filtering software that stops exploitive content in real time.
Day 2 of the CESE Summit
Welcome to Day 2 of the CESE Summit, including the schedule and other announcements for attendees.
Get Started: Day 1 of the CESE Summit
Welcome to Day 1 of the CESE Summit, including a message from the hosts and schedule.
Washington Examiner: Why Trump supporters should reject Andrew Tate
The Tates marginalize women in ways the most ardent Trump supporter would find disturbing. Conservatives should reject him.
What Diddy and Tate Charges Show About Modern-Day Sex Trafficking
Charges against public figures like Sean “Diddy” Combs and the Tate brothers put the horrific methods of modern-day sex trafficking on full display
Daily Caller: Lawmakers, Child Advocates Say They Aren’t Satisfied With Facebook’s Latest Bid To Protect Kids
Originally Published at Daily Caller By Ailan Evans Lawmakers and advocacy groups say Facebook’s decision to stop work on a version of its social media platform
Washington Examiner: Child advocacy group applauds pause on Instagram Kids, calling idea ‘toxic’ for teenagers
Originally Published at Washington Examiner By Sydney Shea A national advocacy organization against juvenile sexual exploitation is telling Big Tech that Instagram shouldn’t be designed for children, calling
Daily Maverick: South Africa’s missing children
Originally Published at Daily Maverick By Robyn Wolfson Vorster According to Dr Marcel van der Watt, a former member of the Hawks with almost 20 years’
Los Angeles Sentinel: Supporters, Opponents Clash Over Bill That Would Decriminalize Loitering for Prostitution
Originally Published at Los Angeles Sentinel By Antonio Ray Harvey Stephany Powell, an advocate for sex crime victims and survivors, hopes Gov. Newsom will veto Senate
Townhall: What Really Led to OnlyFans’ Flip Flop on Its Porn Policy
Originally Published at Townhall By Haley McNamara When OnlyFans abruptly announced a new policy prohibiting pornographic content, many around the world were shocked. Over the last year, news
Washington Times: Women’s advocacy group hits OnlyFans for reversal on weeding out porn
Originally Published at Washington Times By Sean Salai A leading women’s advocacy group is calling out the OnlyFans website, saying the content subscription service has no plan to
Relevant Magazine: Evidence of Sex Trafficking Can Be Found on OnlyFans, According to Experts
Originally Published at Relevant Magazine By Relevant During the Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation online summit, a panel of guest speakers detailed how OnlyFans, a popular subscription
2025 Dirty Dozen List to be Revealed on April 3rd
WHAT: The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) will reveal the 2025 Dirty Dozen List of mainstream contributors to sexual exploitation during an online briefing
NCOSE Advisor to Testify Before House Subcommittee about Online Harms to Children
WHAT: Dawn Hawkins, senior advisor to the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE), will testify before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade,
NCOSE Says Andrew and Tristan Tate “Will Not Silence Us”
WASHINGTON, DC (March 21, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) responded to the news that Andrew and Tristan Tate have filed a
Utah Becomes First State to Pass “App Store Accountability Act”
NCOSE Urges All States to Pass Critical App Store Legislation WASHINGTON, DC (March 12, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) commends Utah
NCOSE Law Center Commends Florida Criminal Investigation into the Tate Brothers
WASHINGTON, DC (March 4, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) lauded Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier for opening a criminal investigation into
U.S. Giving Shelter to Alleged Sex Traffickers, Andrew and Tristan Tate
WASHINGTON, DC (February 27, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation Law Center (NCOSE), which represents Jane Doe and others being sued by Andrew
Jane Doe Fights Back Against Andrew and Tristan Tate
WASHINGTON, DC (February 10, 2025) – Jane Doe, an American citizen, is fighting back against Andrew and Tristan Tate who filed a lawsuit against her
TAKE IT DOWN Act Reintroduced in Senate to Confront AI-Generated Image-Based Sexual Abuse
WASHINGTON, DC (January 17, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) commends the reintroduction of the TAKE IT DOWN Act in the U.S.
SCOTUS Should Uphold Texas Age Verification Law That Protects Kids From Pornography
WASHINGTON, DC (January 15, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) urged the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the Texas Age Verification Law
Pornography Addiction: Seeking Novelty Until Desensitized
This study shows how the compulsive use of pornography leads to a taste for more novel, and sometimes violent, content.
Study Shows Brains of Compulsive Pornography Users Mirror Those of Drug Addicts
An increasing number of studies found pornography can be addictive. This study by Dr. Valerie Voon shows pornography’s effects on the brain.
OpenAI’s Dangerous Proposal: Why Allowing NSFW Content is a Grave Mistake
OpenAI is considering allowing their tools to be used to create “NSFW” content. Help us tell them why this would be a mistake!
“The Movement” Ep 2: The Take It Down Act, Prostitution Legislation, and More
Episode 2 of “The Movement” has launched! We discuss a new bill addressing image-based sexual abuse, a helpful resource published by the NCOSE Research Institute, our petition to the Supreme Court, and more.
How Sex Buyers are Identified and Their Involvement in Wide-ranging Criminal Conduct
Steve Woodson was a sex buyer. But when he was arrested, it wasn’t just for buying sex.
Unmasking the Shadows: Identity Disclosure as a Tactic to Deter Sex Buyers
Disclosing the identity of sex buyers—as is often done for other crimes—is a powerful deterrence tactic. Stop sex trafficking by stopping demand!
AI and Human Intelligence Join to Discourage the Demand for Sex Trafficking
Meet Gracie. Gracie is an artificial intelligence chatbot that engages with and deters sex buyers.
Cartoon Pornography: A Serious Threat to Our Children
How a little girl’s love for Disney’s “Frozen” could lead her to hardcore pornography.
Pornography, Addiction, and the Destruction of Innocence
Pornography, a dangerously addictive substance, is in the hands of children. We must do a better job protecting their innocence.
Pornography, Negative Body Image, & Eating Disorders: The Connections
Research shows pornography fuels negative body image and eating disorder symptoms in both women and men.
Want to Revitalize Your Relationship this Valentine’s Day? Quit Pornography!
An impressive amount of scientific research shows pornography consumption is associated with poorer outcomes in the consumer’s romantic relationships and sex life.
What Do We Know about Pornography Use among Women?
Research shows that in recent decades the increase in women’s pornography use has been dramatic.
Cyberspace: A Fertile Hunting Ground for Sex Traffickers
As technology advances, sex traffickers adopt and adapt new online capabilities to target and exploit victims and create “market” opportunities.
Why Sex Buyers Must Be Stopped and How to Do It
Without those who choose to buy other people for sex, there would be no prostitution and no sex trafficking.
Last Girl First: CAP International Exposes the Truth About Prostitution
The Last Girl First campaign culminated in a comprehensive, two-year long research report covering 49 countries, counting 15 testimonies of survivors of prostitution, and more than 400 references.
Senate Hearing is a Step Toward Ending Section 230 Once and For All
Section 230 is the greatest enabler of sexual exploitation in the digital age. It MUST be repealed.
2024 Gratitude Report: Your Victories in the Fight to End Sexual Exploitation!
Preventing 21,600 sextortion incidents. Passing laws holding sex buyers accountable. Taking down Pornhub in court. And more!
David & Goliath: How You’ve Moved Behemoth Corporations in 2024
In 2024, you made several major corporations safer, including Meta, Google, Apple, Snapchat, and more!
Victory! TAKE IT DOWN Act Unanimously Passes Senate — Again!
The TAKE IT DOWN Act passed in the Senate unanimously, a major victory in the fight against image-based sexual abuse! Now, onto the House!
Sextortion: The Largest Blackmail Operation in Human History
At 12-years-old, despite her parents’ objections, Chelsea (pseudonym) made an Instagram account, easily fudging her real birthday to meet Instagram’s age requirement. But things quickly
TAKE IT DOWN Act Approved by Senate: Hope for Survivors of Image-Based Sexual Abuse!
The TAKE IT DOWN Act, a key bill that would protect survivors of image-based sexual abuse, unanimously passed the Senate!
Progress with Roblox. Pam Bondi AG Nomination. Pivotal Court Case … And More!
Read the latest progress and updates in the fight against sexual exploitation!
The Movement Ep. 4: Dirty Dozen List Victories, Advocacy with Senators, and More!
Thanks to YOU taking action, many Big Tech companies are taking concrete steps to protect kids online!
The Movement Ep. 3: Navigating the Benefits and Pitfalls of Emerging Tech
On this episode of The Movement, we’re exploring the ways new technology can aid the fight against exploitation.