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
The GUARD Act Would Add Protections Desperately Needed for Children Using AI
The GUARD Act prevents children from accessing AI companions—i.e. chatbots that mimic humans and encourage emotional bonding. This is imperative in mitigating risk of suicide or mental health harms.
A.I. LEAD Act: A Bipartisan Effort to Confront the Supercharged Harms of A.I.
The AI LEAD Act requires AI companies to exercise reasonable to care to design their chatbots safely.
Wizz, “Tinder for Kids,” is Not as Safe as it Claims
Wizz boasts robust safety tools, but behind closed doors, they are operating with little regard for child protection.
When Pornography Usage Escalates into Sex Offender Status
Research shows pornography usage can escalate over time to more extreme content. For some people, this includes viewing child sexual abuse material.
The GUARD Act Would Add Protections Desperately Needed for Children Using AI
The GUARD Act prevents children from accessing AI companions—i.e. chatbots that mimic humans and encourage emotional bonding. This is imperative in mitigating risk of suicide or mental health harms.
A.I. LEAD Act: A Bipartisan Effort to Confront the Supercharged Harms of A.I.
The AI LEAD Act requires AI companies to exercise reasonable to care to design their chatbots safely.
Wizz, “Tinder for Kids,” is Not as Safe as it Claims
Wizz boasts robust safety tools, but behind closed doors, they are operating with little regard for child protection.
When Pornography Usage Escalates into Sex Offender Status
Research shows pornography usage can escalate over time to more extreme content. For some people, this includes viewing child sexual abuse material.
Press
Statements
Discord’s New Parental Controls Fall Short of Protecting Children
WASHINGTON, DC (November 6, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said Discord’s new parental controls do not go far enough to protect children from predators and puts
Sexual Abuse Survivors Sign National Declaration on ‘Right to Anonymity & Safety’ When Pursuing Justice Against Accusers
WASHINGTON, DC (November 3, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) has released a National Declaration on Survivors’ Right to Anonymity & Safety signed by 92 survivors of
OpenAI, xAI, and MetaAI Must Restrict Minors from AI Chatbots as Character.AI Makes Similar Commitment, Says NCOSE
WASHINGTON, DC (October 30, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is calling on OpenAI, xAI, and MetaAI to institute chatbot restrictions on minors under 18 as Character.AI
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