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
Parent Center AI Tool Will Help Families Navigate the Digital World with Confidence
The Parent Center AI tool is responsibly trained on trusted resources so that it can answer your questions about keeping your kids safe online.
Study Shows Viewing Pornography Impacts Ability to Make Good Decisions
Researchers in Germany tested whether pornography hinders men’s ability to make good decision. Spoiler: It does.
Victory! The GUARD Act Advances Out of Committee
The GUARD Act is a key piece of legislation needed to protect kids from the harms of AI chatbots and AI companions. After advancing out of committee, it could go to Senate for a floor vote.
Elon Musk’s “Grok”: Innovation or Exploitation?
xAI’s “Grok” builds chatbots to normalize rape, sexual violence, and prostitution/sex trafficking, and image generators to create sexual imagery.
Parent Center AI Tool Will Help Families Navigate the Digital World with Confidence
The Parent Center AI tool is responsibly trained on trusted resources so that it can answer your questions about keeping your kids safe online.
Study Shows Viewing Pornography Impacts Ability to Make Good Decisions
Researchers in Germany tested whether pornography hinders men’s ability to make good decision. Spoiler: It does.
Victory! The GUARD Act Advances Out of Committee
The GUARD Act is a key piece of legislation needed to protect kids from the harms of AI chatbots and AI companions. After advancing out of committee, it could go to Senate for a floor vote.
Elon Musk’s “Grok”: Innovation or Exploitation?
xAI’s “Grok” builds chatbots to normalize rape, sexual violence, and prostitution/sex trafficking, and image generators to create sexual imagery.
Press
Statements
SCOTUS Declines to Hear Child Exploitation Case Against Twitter (X), Teeing Up Battle in Congress Over Section 230 Reform
WASHINGTON, DC (May 18, 2026) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) issued a statement about the U.S. Supreme Court decision not to review a shocking 9th Circuit Court ruling in John Doe #1 and John
NCOSE Releases New AI Tool for Parents
NCOSE Parent Center Launches to Give Immediate Resources and Help to Parents WASHINGTON, DC (May 15, 2026) – With child online safety issues plaguing children worldwide, the National Center on Sexual
NCOSE Parent Center Launches May 14
New AI Tool to Give Parents Quick Access to Trusted Online Child Safety Resources WHAT: The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) will launch its Parent Center, a new platform designed to equip, encourage,
Research
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