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
New Federal Program Adopts NCOSE Recommendation on Combatting Sextortion
In November 2025, NCOSE delivered a briefing on sextortion to the White House. Now, one of our key recommendations has been adopted in a new federal program.
Is Social Media’s Big Tobacco Moment Finally Here?
Social media companies have long neglected to keep their platforms safe and rarely faced consequences. But their day of reckoning is here.
Study Examines How Pornography Addicts’ Brains Differ from Healthy Controls
Researchers scanned the brains of porn addicts and compared them to healthy controls. Here’s what they found.
Progress! New Google Play Policy Shows App Store Accountability Act is Working
Following pressure from the App Store Accountability Act, Google Play rolls out new opt-in tools that help provide age appropriate experiences.
New Federal Program Adopts NCOSE Recommendation on Combatting Sextortion
In November 2025, NCOSE delivered a briefing on sextortion to the White House. Now, one of our key recommendations has been adopted in a new federal program.
Is Social Media’s Big Tobacco Moment Finally Here?
Social media companies have long neglected to keep their platforms safe and rarely faced consequences. But their day of reckoning is here.
Study Examines How Pornography Addicts’ Brains Differ from Healthy Controls
Researchers scanned the brains of porn addicts and compared them to healthy controls. Here’s what they found.
Progress! New Google Play Policy Shows App Store Accountability Act is Working
Following pressure from the App Store Accountability Act, Google Play rolls out new opt-in tools that help provide age appropriate experiences.
Press
Statements
NCOSE Welcomes New Federal Program to Target Transnational Sextortionists and Cybercrime
WASHINGTON, DC (AUGUST 13, 2026) – The White House this week announced a new federal program authorizing vetted private cybersecurity companies to conduct offensive operations against transnational criminal organizations engaged
Meta to Pay $567 Million to Fund Online Youth Safety
NCOSE Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act to Ensure Big Tech Accountability WASHINGTON, DC (August 7, 2026) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation said that the new ruling against Meta
Why Senate Must Pass KOSA: TikTok’s Algorithm Experiment Fed Teen Suicide Content
WASHINGTON, DC (August 5, 2026) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) commended the Senate Commerce Committee for unanimously passing the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) out of the
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