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The Misuse of Artificial Intelligence in Producing Child Sexual Abuse MaterialÂ
Predators use AI to create child sexual abuse material (“child pornography”) of existing or fictitious children. What can we do?
SCOTUS Rejects Challenge to Texas Age Verification Law
WASHINGTON, DC (April 30, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said that the U.S. Supreme Court decision to deny an emergency appeal
‘Sound of Freedom’ Producer Stands with Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate, an Affront to Sex Trafficking Survivors
WASHINGTON, DC (April 30, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is calling on the Sound of Freedom producer, Eduardo Verástegui, to disavow
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!
Reddit is Riddled with Sexploitation
“Boys for Sale.” This was the text displayed on a Reddit post found by a NCOSE researcher this month. The post also featured an image
Meta to Blur Nudity on Instagram DMs for Minors – A Direct Result of NCOSE’s Advocacy
WASHINGTON, DC (April 12, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said that Meta’s announcement that it will automatically blur nude images in
The 2024 Dirty Dozen List Revealed!
The 2024 Dirty Dozen List has been revealed! Ask these 12 mainstream contributors to sexual exploitation to change!
The Blind Spot: What Our #MeToo Society is Overlooking About Consent
Would you be against a CEO telling his female employees they need to have sex with him to get a raise? If so, you should be against prostitution. Here’s why.
Victories Since Last Year’s Dirty Dozen List!
With the reveal of the 2024 Dirty Dozen List fast approaching, let’s look back on what we accomplished together through last year’s list!
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.
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
International Business Times: Unfair To Arrest People Who ‘Look Like’ Prostitutes; California Lawmakers Vote To Repeal Loitering Laws
Originally Published at International Business Times By Kuheli Biswas Bill 357 has not only divided the Democrats from Republicans but has also created a rift between the
World Magazine: Women sue to stop legal prostitution in Nevada
Originally Published at World Magazine By Mary Jackson Now, one of Rashid’s victims, Angela Williams, is a plaintiff in a sweeping federal lawsuit against state and
Podcast: Trauma-Informed Care Through the Lens of Implicit Bias
Dr. Stephany Powell explains that Trauma-Informed Care entails a paradigm shift from wondering “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”.
Podcast: No Buyers = No Business. The Only Way to Ultimately End Sexual Exploitation.
In Episode 48, Marian Hatcher, Dr. Michael Shively, and Jamey Caruthers join the Ending Sexploitation podcast as experts on how to combat the demand for
Podcast: Legal Accountability for Sexual Exploitation Through Social Media
Peter Gentala, Senior Legal Counsel at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, joins the Ending Sexploitation podcast to discuss legal accountability for social media platforms that facilitate sexual exploitation.
Podcast: Working with Law Enforcement to Understand Sex Trafficking and GroomingÂ
Ep. 45 Kindsey Pentecost shares about her work training law enforcement and court systems to better respond to sex traffickingÂ
Podcast: How To Talk to Your Kids About Porn and Digital Self Defense
Ep. 43 Kristen Jenson, founder of Defend Young Minds, shares tips and resources to empower kids and promote online safety.
Podcast: A Diverse, Unified Future for NCOSE
Ep. 42 Dawn Hawkins reviews the mission, history, work, and vision of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation.
Podcast: Government Solutions to Online Abuse
Ep. 41 Julie Inman Grant shares about the importance of corporate and technological accountability for safety online.
Podcast: Child Marriage, Sexual Abuse, and The Importance of Prevention in Liberia
Ep. 40 Alvin Amadu shares about cultural vulnerabilities and key prevention principles to stop abuse.
Podcast: Analyzing Law Enforcement, Sex Trafficking, and Race
Ep. 39 Dr. Stephany Powell Shared Her Experiences in the LAPD and Beyond Fighting Sex Trafficking Dr. Stephany Powell joins the Ending Sexploitation podcast to
SCOTUS Rejects Challenge to Texas Age Verification Law
WASHINGTON, DC (April 30, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said that the U.S. Supreme Court decision to deny an emergency appeal
‘Sound of Freedom’ Producer Stands with Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate, an Affront to Sex Trafficking Survivors
WASHINGTON, DC (April 30, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is calling on the Sound of Freedom producer, Eduardo Verástegui, to disavow
NCOSE Statement on Brian Kent
WASHINGTON, DC (April 30, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is shocked and saddened by the allegations of sexual misconduct against Brian
Meta to Blur Nudity on Instagram DMs for Minors – A Direct Result of NCOSE’s Advocacy
WASHINGTON, DC (April 12, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said that Meta’s announcement that it will automatically blur nude images in
‘Kids Online Safety Act’ Would Curb Rampant Harms to Children on Tech Platforms Named to 2024 Dirty Dozen List
WASHINGTON, DC (April 11, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said that the Kids Online Safety Act, introduced into the U.S. House
World’s Wealthiest Companies Profit from Sexual Exploitation, 2024 Dirty Dozen List Reveals
WASHINGTON, DC (April 10, 2024) – Three of the world’s wealthiest companies have been named to the National Center on Sexual Exploitation’s (NCOSE) 2024 Dirty
DOJ Must Investigate OnlyFans
WASHINGTON, DC (March 19, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to launch an investigation into
Texas Law Shields Kids from Pornography, Despite Pornhub’s Protest
WASHINGTON, DC (March 15, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said that minors in Texas will be better protected from pornography exposure
Reddit is an Extremely Risky Investment; NCOSE Urges Potential Investors to Reject Reddit
WASHINGTON, DC (February 26, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) called on potential investors of Reddit, which just filed with the Securities
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 ConnectionsÂ
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.Â
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.
Wanting Pornography but Not Liking It: More Evidence of Pornography Addiction
Scientists have been able to identify several addiction-related brain changes in individuals who feel their pornography use has gotten out of control.
Research Shows Brain Changes Mirroring Drug Addiction among Heavy Pornography UsersÂ
Classification of compulsive sexual behavior as an addictive disorder might benefit clinicians, researchers, and suffering individuals.
Why “Ethical” Porn is a Myth
“Ethical” pornography is an oxymoron—one of massive proportions. Here are four reasons why so-called ethical pornography is a myth.
Studies Show Pornography Changes the Brain
Neuroscientists are now able to see functional and structural differences between those who consume porn vs. those who don’t.
Takeaways from the Josh Duggar Case
The Josh Duggar case highlights the escalation of abuse and the interconnectedness of several forms of sexual exploitation.
Victories Since Last Year’s Dirty Dozen List!
With the reveal of the 2024 Dirty Dozen List fast approaching, let’s look back on what we accomplished together through last year’s list!
Victory! Children’s Device Protection Act NOW LAW in Utah
Utah’s Children’s Device Protection Act (SB 104), which requires smartphones and tablets to automatically turn ON filters that block pornography websites when activated, is now law!
Kids Online Safety Act Poised to Become First Child Protection Law in 25 YearsÂ
This is arguably the most important and hopeful moment that the online child safety movement has seen for decades! Â
Ending Sex Trafficking by Combatting Sex Buying: New Research + Symposium
Following the release of an National Institute of Justice funded study, NCOSE hosted a symposium with leading experts on preventing sex trafficking by combatting sex buying.
2023 Gratitude Report: Victories to Celebrate!Â
NCOSE has released its 2023 Gratitude Report—and there is indeed much to be grateful for!
Senate Judiciary Committee Grills Big Tech CEOs on Failure to Protect Children Â
Senator Graham stated to Big Tech CEOs, “You have blood on your hands. You have a product that’s killing people.”Â
Pornhub Bows to Pressure for Age & Consent Verification … But Loopholes Abound
Pornhub announced that it is now verifying age and consent for everyone depicted in videos. What does this actually mean?
The Latest on Pornhub: Class Action Lawsuit + Undercover Investigations
Historic court ruling against Pornhub + new shocking undercover investigation
Dignity Defense Award: Street Grace & EPIK Project Use Tech for Good
Street Grace and EPIK Project combat sexual exploitation through innovative uses of emerging technology.