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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

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Defend Human Dignity

We believe every human being deserves the opportunity to live life to its fullest potential

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Oppose Sexual Exploitation

We mobilize legal, corporate, and legislative action to build a world free from sexual abuse and exploitation

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Expose the Connections

We strike deep at the roots of the systems which support and sustain sexual abuse and exploitation

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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

NCOSE's Research Institute conducts analysis, develops resources, and designs and collaborates in empirical, applied research projects to build solutions to eradicate the web of sexual abuse and exploitation.
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At NCOSE's Law Center, we believe law is the greatest tool to defend human dignity against sex trafficking, pornography, child sexual abuse, and more. It sets social norms, punishes exploiters, and gives justice to survivors.
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NCOSE's corporate advocacy efforts center around harnessing the power of advocates and activists like you in order to see the world's largest corporations reject profits from exploitation and to stop partnering with the sex industry.
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NCOSE's public policy work aims to defend dignity and combat sexploitation through political advocacy at the national and state levels with bipartisan support of all legislative solutions.
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NCOSE's Education and Training programs are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify, address, and combat sexual exploitation.
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NCOSE's Research Institute conducts analysis, develops resources, and designs and collaborates in empirical, applied research projects to build solutions to eradicate the web of sexual abuse and exploitation.
Learn More
At NCOSE's Law Center, we believe law is the greatest tool to defend human dignity against sex trafficking, pornography, child sexual abuse, and more. It sets social norms, punishes exploiters, and gives justice to survivors.
Learn More
NCOSE's corporate advocacy efforts center around harnessing the power of advocates and activists like you in order to see the world's largest corporations reject profits from exploitation and to stop partnering with the sex industry.
Learn More
NCOSE's public policy work aims to defend dignity and combat sexploitation through political advocacy at the national and state levels with bipartisan support of all legislative solutions.
Learn More
NCOSE's Education and Training programs are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify, address, and combat sexual exploitation.
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How You Can Help

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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.

Pornhub Pornography Empire is Crumbling

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Survivor Lawsuit Against Twitter Moves to Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

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Major Victory! Google Defaults K-12 Chromebooks and Products to Safety

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Three Recent Policy Wins Target Demand Reduction

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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.

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Statements

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Instagram Makes Teen Accounts Private

WASHINGTON, DC (September 17, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said that Instagram’s move to automatically default minor accounts (age 16 and younger) to private is a

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Research

*While we are dedicated to the service of others by paving the way to a world free of exploitation, please know we do not provide direct services or crisis care, and we are not local or Federal law enforcement.

If you are facing an emergency, please immediately call 911.

The Numbers

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NCOSE leads the Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation with over 300 member organizations.

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The National Center on Sexual Exploitation has had over 100 policy victories since 2010. Each victory promotes human dignity above exploitation.

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NCOSE’s activism campaigns and victories have made headlines around the globe. Averaging 93 mentions per week by media outlets and shows such as Today, CNN, The New York Times, BBC News, USA Today, Fox News and more.

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Stories

Survivor Lawsuit Against Twitter Moves to Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Survivors’ $12.7M Victory Over Explicit Website a Beacon of Hope for Other Survivors

Instagram Makes Positive Safety Changes via Improved Reporting and Direct Message Tools

Sharing experiences may be a restorative and liberating process. This is a place for those who want to express their story.

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