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10 Women Denied Justice in Pornhub/xHamster Lawsuit … But the Fight Continues!
Pornhub and xHamster encouraged and profited from nonconsensual voyeur videos. Yet a judge said they are not liable.
NCOSE Says Congress Must Reject House Version of KOSA as Key Protections Have Been Gutted
All Current State Online Child Protection Laws in Jeopardy WASHINGTON, DC (December 1, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) calls on Congress
Germany is Reconsidering its Model of Legalized Prostitution. Here’s Why.
German government officials are recognizing that legalizing prostitution does not work. They are calling for the Survivor Model instead.
NCOSE Invited to White House to Give Briefing on Sextortion
NCOSE briefed the White House on the sextortion crisis, urging action against criminal networks. Learn about our recommendations to protect Americans.
VICTORY! ‘Epstein Files Transparency Act’ Signed Into Law!
Spurred by survivor voices, the Epstein Files Transparency Act was passed by Congress and signed into law, mandating the release of the Epstein files!
The GUARD Act Would Add Protections Desperately Needed for Children Using AI
The GUARD Act prevents children from accessing AI companions—i.e. chatbots that mimic humans and encourage emotional bonding. This is imperative in mitigating risk of suicide or mental health harms.
A.I. LEAD Act: A Bipartisan Effort to Confront the Supercharged Harms of A.I.
The AI LEAD Act requires AI companies to exercise reasonable to care to design their chatbots safely.
Sexual Abuse Survivors Sign National Declaration on ‘Right to Anonymity & Safety’ When Pursuing Justice Against Accusers
WASHINGTON, DC (November 3, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) has released a National Declaration on Survivors’ Right to Anonymity & Safety
Wizz, “Tinder for Kids,” is Not as Safe as it Claims
Wizz boasts robust safety tools, but behind closed doors, they are operating with little regard for child protection.
Hope on the Hill: Advocates Against Sexual Exploitation Unite on Capitol Hill
Last week, over 250 advocates gathered in Washington, DC to urge congress to fight online sexual exploitation!
Highlights of the Upcoming CESE Summit: Part 2
The 2022 CESE Summit is only a few weeks away. Here is a sneakpeek of presentations you can look forward to!
Day 5 of the CESE Summit
Welcome to Day 5 of the CESE Summit, including the schedule and other announcements for attendees.
Mastercard Receives Corporate Leadership Award for New Policies
The financial infrastructure for sites like Pornhub is crashing to the ground. Corporations are creating policies to curb exploitation.
Day 4 of the CESE Summit
Welcome to Day 4 of the CESE Summit, including the schedule and other announcements for attendees.
Day 3 of the CESE Summit
Welcome to Day 3 of the CESE Summit, including the schedule and other announcements for attendees.
Technology Solutions Award: Innovative Filtering Software, Canopy
We honor Canopy with the 2021 Technology Solutions Award for their innovative filtering software that stops exploitive content in real time.
Day 2 of the CESE Summit
Welcome to Day 2 of the CESE Summit, including the schedule and other announcements for attendees.
STATEMENT – Global Summit to Confront and Find Solutions to Sex Trafficking, Prostitution, Child Exploitation, Pornography, and More
The National Center on Sexual Exploitation’s Online Annual Summit will feature over 100 speakers from July 20–24, 2021.
Washington Examiner: Why Trump supporters should reject Andrew Tate
The Tates marginalize women in ways the most ardent Trump supporter would find disturbing. Conservatives should reject him.
What Diddy and Tate Cases Show About Modern-Day Sex Trafficking
Charges against public figures like Sean “Diddy” Combs and the Tate brothers put the horrific methods of modern-day sex trafficking on full display
Daily Caller: Lawmakers, Child Advocates Say They Aren’t Satisfied With Facebook’s Latest Bid To Protect Kids
Originally Published at Daily Caller By Ailan Evans Lawmakers and advocacy groups say Facebook’s decision to stop work on a version of its social media platform
Washington Examiner: Child advocacy group applauds pause on Instagram Kids, calling idea ‘toxic’ for teenagers
Originally Published at Washington Examiner By Sydney Shea A national advocacy organization against juvenile sexual exploitation is telling Big Tech that Instagram shouldn’t be designed for children, calling
Daily Maverick: South Africa’s missing children
Originally Published at Daily Maverick By Robyn Wolfson Vorster According to Dr Marcel van der Watt, a former member of the Hawks with almost 20 years’
Los Angeles Sentinel: Supporters, Opponents Clash Over Bill That Would Decriminalize Loitering for Prostitution
Originally Published at Los Angeles Sentinel By Antonio Ray Harvey Stephany Powell, an advocate for sex crime victims and survivors, hopes Gov. Newsom will veto Senate
Townhall: What Really Led to OnlyFans’ Flip Flop on Its Porn Policy
Originally Published at Townhall By Haley McNamara When OnlyFans abruptly announced a new policy prohibiting pornographic content, many around the world were shocked. Over the last year, news
Washington Times: Women’s advocacy group hits OnlyFans for reversal on weeding out porn
Originally Published at Washington Times By Sean Salai A leading women’s advocacy group is calling out the OnlyFans website, saying the content subscription service has no plan to
Relevant Magazine: Evidence of Sex Trafficking Can Be Found on OnlyFans, According to Experts
Originally Published at Relevant Magazine By Relevant During the Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation online summit, a panel of guest speakers detailed how OnlyFans, a popular subscription
NCOSE Amicus Brief Says Texas App Store Accountability Law Must Stand
WASHINGTON, DC (December 4, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation Law Center, along with the Digital Childhood Institute, filed an Amicus Brief in
NCOSE Says Congress Must Reject House Version of KOSA as Key Protections Have Been Gutted
All Current State Online Child Protection Laws in Jeopardy WASHINGTON, DC (December 1, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) calls on Congress
NCOSE Says Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence Will Create More Victims of Sexual Exploitation
WASHINGTON, DC (November 20, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is urging the Trump Administration not to institute an Executive Order on
NCOSE Applauds House Passage of ‘Epstein Files Transparency Act’ and Urges Senate Action
WASHINGTON, DC (November 18, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said that the passage of the “Epstein Files Transparency Act” is a
Megyn Kelly Dangerously Minimized Child Sexual Abuse in Comments on Jeffrey Epstein
WASHINGTON, DC (November 17, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) says that Megyn Kelly’s recent comments about whether Jeffrey Epstein qualifies as
Discord’s New Parental Controls Fall Short of Protecting Children
WASHINGTON, DC (November 6, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said Discord’s new parental controls do not go far enough to protect
Sexual Abuse Survivors Sign National Declaration on ‘Right to Anonymity & Safety’ When Pursuing Justice Against Accusers
WASHINGTON, DC (November 3, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) has released a National Declaration on Survivors’ Right to Anonymity & Safety
OpenAI, xAI, and MetaAI Must Restrict Minors from AI Chatbots as Character.AI Makes Similar Commitment, Says NCOSE
WASHINGTON, DC (October 30, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is calling on OpenAI, xAI, and MetaAI to institute chatbot restrictions on
Children are Victims of AI Chatbots; GUARD Act Will Add Necessary Guardrails
WASHINGTON, DC (October 28, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) commended the introduction of the GUARD Act (Guidelines for User Age-verification and
Study Shows Pornography Associated with Changes to the Brain Characteristic of Addiction
Study shows pornography usage alters the brain in the same way substance addictions do.
2025 TIP Report – Ranking Every Country’s Efforts to Combat Trafficking
The 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report has been released by the State Department of the United States, and Marcel van der Watt (President and CEO
PODCAST: Pornography’s Influence on Desire
Haley McNamara (SVP at NCOSE) and Dani Pinter (SVP and Director of the Law Center at NCOSE) take a closer look at the impact that
Conditioned Arousal: What Experiments Reveal About Porn’s Influence on Desire
Back in the 1960s, researchers conducted an experiment that conditioned male participants to become sexually aroused by a pair of black, knee-length women’s boots. Subjects
PODCAST: Not a Fantasy Report with Lisa Thompson
Lisa Thompson joins Haley McNamara to discuss the recent launch of a groundbreaking new report, Not a Fantasy: How the Pornography Industry Exploits Image-based Sexual
Pornography Addiction: Seeking Novelty Until Desensitized
This study shows how the compulsive use of pornography leads to a taste for more novel, and sometimes violent, content.
Study Shows Brains of Compulsive Pornography Users Mirror Those of Drug Addicts
An increasing number of studies found pornography can be addictive. This study by Dr. Valerie Voon shows pornography’s effects on the brain.
OpenAI’s Dangerous Proposal: Why Allowing NSFW Content is a Grave Mistake
OpenAI is considering allowing their tools to be used to create “NSFW” content. Help us tell them why this would be a mistake!
“The Movement” Ep 2: The Take It Down Act, Prostitution Legislation, and More
Episode 2 of “The Movement” has launched! We discuss a new bill addressing image-based sexual abuse, a helpful resource published by the NCOSE Research Institute, our petition to the Supreme Court, and more.
How Sex Buyers are Identified and Their Involvement in Wide-ranging Criminal Conduct
Steve Woodson was a sex buyer. But when he was arrested, it wasn’t just for buying sex.
Unmasking the Shadows: Identity Disclosure as a Tactic to Deter Sex Buyers
Disclosing the identity of sex buyers—as is often done for other crimes—is a powerful deterrence tactic. Stop sex trafficking by stopping demand!
AI and Human Intelligence Join to Discourage the Demand for Sex Trafficking
Meet Gracie. Gracie is an artificial intelligence chatbot that engages with and deters sex buyers.
Cartoon Pornography: A Serious Threat to Our Children
How a little girl’s love for Disney’s “Frozen” could lead her to hardcore pornography.
Pornography, Addiction, and the Destruction of Innocence
Pornography, a dangerously addictive substance, is in the hands of children. We must do a better job protecting their innocence.
Pornography, Negative Body Image, & Eating Disorders: The Connections
Research shows pornography fuels negative body image and eating disorder symptoms in both women and men.
VICTORY! ‘Epstein Files Transparency Act’ Signed Into Law!
Spurred by survivor voices, the Epstein Files Transparency Act was passed by Congress and signed into law, mandating the release of the Epstein files!
The GUARD Act Would Add Protections Desperately Needed for Children Using AI
The GUARD Act prevents children from accessing AI companions—i.e. chatbots that mimic humans and encourage emotional bonding. This is imperative in mitigating risk of suicide or mental health harms.
A.I. LEAD Act: A Bipartisan Effort to Confront the Supercharged Harms of A.I.
The AI LEAD Act requires AI companies to exercise reasonable to care to design their chatbots safely.
Breaking! FTC Takes Historic Action Against Pornhub After Years of Advocacy
The FTC has charged Pornhub with crimes related to their dissemination of CSAM and IBSA. A $15 million penalty and several requirements for safer practices have been proposed.
Ending Exploitation Together: Haley McNamara Named NCOSE Executive Director & Chief Strategy Officer
Haley McNamara reflects on her 10+ years at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation as she steps into a new leadership role.
A Vision for the Future, from NCOSE President & CEO, Dr. Marcel van der Watt
Victory is on the horizon.
Turning the Tide: Key Victories Against Sexual Exploitation in 2025
We’re not even through summer yet and 2025 has already been full of major victories, thanks to you!
VICTORY! Twitter Case Will Proceed, Overcoming Section 230 Immunity
In a groundbreaking victory, our lawsuit against Twitter has OVERCOME Section 230 Immunity and is allowed to proceed!
Hundreds of Rape and Incest Games Removed from Steam: A Gamer’s Perspective
The removal of hundreds of rape/incest games has sparked intense controversy. As a gamer and an advocate against sexual violence, I share my perspective.