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
Fighting Full Decriminalization of Prostitution in the U.S. and Beyond
Thanks to your support, NCOSE recently helped defeat a bill that sought to fully decriminalize prostitution in Colorado, including pimping, sex buying, and brothel running. This is the latest in an unbroken winning streak fighting these dangerous policies.
The Peril and Promise of Artificial Intelligence
From deepfake pornography to child protection tools, AI is transforming sexual exploitation—for better and worse. Read here to learn more.
Zuckerberg, Mosseri & Top Tech Execs Testify in Social Media Addiction Trials
Big Tech executives have been forced to testify before a jury about their addictive social media platforms. Here’s what they had to say.
Holding Buyers to Account: Global and Domestic Updates on Sex Buying
Read here for an update on how the U.S. and other countries are responding to legislation that criminalizes sex buyers.
Fighting Full Decriminalization of Prostitution in the U.S. and Beyond
Thanks to your support, NCOSE recently helped defeat a bill that sought to fully decriminalize prostitution in Colorado, including pimping, sex buying, and brothel running. This is the latest in an unbroken winning streak fighting these dangerous policies.
The Peril and Promise of Artificial Intelligence
From deepfake pornography to child protection tools, AI is transforming sexual exploitation—for better and worse. Read here to learn more.
Zuckerberg, Mosseri & Top Tech Execs Testify in Social Media Addiction Trials
Big Tech executives have been forced to testify before a jury about their addictive social media platforms. Here’s what they had to say.
Holding Buyers to Account: Global and Domestic Updates on Sex Buying
Read here for an update on how the U.S. and other countries are responding to legislation that criminalizes sex buyers.
Press
Statements
NCOSE Petitions Supreme Court to Review Section 230 Ruling Immunizing Twitter for Knowing Possession and Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material
WASHINGTON, DC (February 10, 2026) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation Law Center filed a petition for certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court requesting the court review a 9th
NCOSE Calls for Criminal Prosecutions and Survivor Protection in Epstein Case
WASHINGTON, DC (February 10, 2026) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is calling on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to fully investigate and prosecute all those who facilitated
On CDA Section 230 Anniversary, NCOSE Urges its Repeal to Hold Big Tech Accountable
WASHINGTON, DC (February 5, 2026) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is urging Congress to repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, as the law turns 30
Research
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