Why We Exist
The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) exists to build a world where people can live and love without sexual abuse and exploitation.
What We Do
Defend Human Dignity
We believe every human being deserves the opportunity to live life to its fullest potential
Oppose Sexual Exploitation
We mobilize legal, corporate, and legislative action to build a world free from sexual abuse and exploitation
Expose the Connections
We strike deep at the roots of the systems which support and sustain sexual abuse and exploitation
How We Work
Because forms of sexual harms overlap, reinforce, and fuel one another, our strategy is designed to combat sexual abuse and exploitation with a multi-faceted and interdisciplinary approach
How You Can Help
You can support dignity today, through an online gift, taking action, or joining our email list.
Our Victories
Standing up against the darkness of sexual abuse and exploitation can feel daunting, but victory is possible in these spaces thanks to passionate allies and advocates like you. These victories represent the building blocks of a world where all people are able to live and love without sexual abuse and exploitation.
The Issues
Sexual abuse and exploitation of all kinds are pernicious, interconnected problems that harm people from all walks of life—especially the vulnerable and marginalized in our societies. These connections must be exposed and addressed, and that work begins with these issues.
Articles
Reflections from a NCOSE Law Center Legal Fellow
The NCOSE Law Center gets to be a part of developing the legal theories that will be the foundation for human trafficking cases in the future.
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.
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
ALI’s Proposed Changes to Model Code Threaten Years of Progress in Sexual Exploitation Laws
ALI proposed greater LENIENCY for sex buyers seeking CHILDREN for sex acts, an unfathomably out of touch and dangerous proposal.
Reflections from a NCOSE Law Center Legal Fellow
The NCOSE Law Center gets to be a part of developing the legal theories that will be the foundation for human trafficking cases in the future.
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.
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
ALI’s Proposed Changes to Model Code Threaten Years of Progress in Sexual Exploitation Laws
ALI proposed greater LENIENCY for sex buyers seeking CHILDREN for sex acts, an unfathomably out of touch and dangerous proposal.
Press
Statements
NCOSE Urges Congress to Pass “Speak Out Act” and “Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act”
WASHINGTON, DC (July 13, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) supports the Speak Out Act (HR 8227) and the Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act (HR 7566)
30-Year LAPD Veteran Dr. Stephany Powell Leads at NCOSE as Vice President
WASHINGTON, DC (July 12, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) has promoted Dr. Stephany Powell to vice president and director of law enforcement training and survivor services. “We
California Will Become a Haven for Sex Traffickers and Sex Buyers
Washington, DC (July 5, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said that SB 357, signed into law by CA Gov. Newsom on Friday, will create a haven for predators in
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