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

Why Discord is On the Dirty Dozen List 4 Years in a Row
Discord is a hotspot for child sexual abuse material and image-based sexual abuse (i.e. deepfake pornography).

Is Decriminalizing “Sex Work” (i.e. Prostitution) Good for the LGBTQ+ Community?
Cristian Eduardo, sex trafficking survivor and member of the LGBTQ+ community, explains why decriminalizing prostitution is NOT the answer.

Senate Hearing is a Step Toward Ending Section 230 Once and For All
Section 230 is the greatest enabler of sexual exploitation in the digital age. It MUST be repealed.

Podcast: Protecting Children from the Harms of Pornography
In this special episode of the Ending Sexploitation Podcast, Lisa Thompson (VP of Research at NCOSE) chats with Kristen Jenson about the harms of pornography.

Why Discord is On the Dirty Dozen List 4 Years in a Row
Discord is a hotspot for child sexual abuse material and image-based sexual abuse (i.e. deepfake pornography).

Is Decriminalizing “Sex Work” (i.e. Prostitution) Good for the LGBTQ+ Community?
Cristian Eduardo, sex trafficking survivor and member of the LGBTQ+ community, explains why decriminalizing prostitution is NOT the answer.

Senate Hearing is a Step Toward Ending Section 230 Once and For All
Section 230 is the greatest enabler of sexual exploitation in the digital age. It MUST be repealed.

Podcast: Protecting Children from the Harms of Pornography
In this special episode of the Ending Sexploitation Podcast, Lisa Thompson (VP of Research at NCOSE) chats with Kristen Jenson about the harms of pornography.
Press
Statements

Utah Becomes First State to Pass “App Store Accountability Act”
NCOSE Urges All States to Pass Critical App Store Legislation WASHINGTON, DC (March 12, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) commends Utah for being the first to
NCOSE Law Center Commends Florida Criminal Investigation into the Tate Brothers
WASHINGTON, DC (March 4, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) lauded Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier for opening a criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate. The National
U.S. Giving Shelter to Alleged Sex Traffickers, Andrew and Tristan Tate
WASHINGTON, DC (February 27, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation Law Center (NCOSE), which represents Jane Doe and others being sued by Andrew and Tristan Tate for being
Research
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