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How to Activate and Use the New Snapchat Family Center Controls
An explanation of the Snapchat Family Center tools, how to get them, and what more Snap needs to change to protect its young users.
Visa Must Stop Monetizing Child Sexual Abuse by Cutting Ties with MindGeek’s Competitors
TrafficJunky is the First of Many Ties Visa Must Cut with Exploitative Pornography Industry WASHINGTON, DC (August 4, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation
NFL Must Decide Whether Sexual Violence Warrants Tougher Consequences Than Gambling
WASHINGTON, DC (August 4, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) urged the NFL to ensure that Cleveland Browns’ Quarterback Deshaun Watson is held
Visa Must Face Lawsuit from Sex Trafficking Survivor, Judge Rules
A lawsuit against Visa brought by a sex trafficking survivor will be allowed to move forward after a federal judge rejected much of Visa’s motion to dismiss.
NFL Rightly Suspends Cleveland Browns Quarterback with History of Sexual Assault and Misconduct
WASHINGTON, DC (August 1, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) commended the NFL’s decision to suspend Cleveland Browns Quarterback Deshaun Watson for six
30-Year LAPD Veteran Dr. Stephany Powell Leads at NCOSE as Vice President
WASHINGTON, DC (July 12, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) has promoted Dr. Stephany Powell to vice president and director of law enforcement
Reflections from a NCOSE Law Center Legal Fellow
The NCOSE Law Center gets to be a part of developing the legal theories that will be the foundation for human trafficking cases in the future.
Cyberspace: a Fertile Hunting Ground for Sex Traffickers
As technology advances, sex traffickers adopt and adapt new online capabilities to target and exploit victims and create “market” opportunities.
Podcast: No Buyers = No Business. The Only Way to Ultimately End Sexual Exploitation.
In Episode 48, Marian Hatcher, Dr. Michael Shively, and Jamey Caruthers join the Ending Sexploitation podcast as experts on how to combat the demand for
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.
Get Started: Day 1 of the CESE Summit
Welcome to Day 1 of the CESE Summit, including a message from the hosts and schedule.
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.
Five Reasons To Attend the 2021 CESE Global Summit
A virtual summit gives you the freedom to participate on your own time, all from your phone or computer! Need more convincing?
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
International Business Times: Unfair To Arrest People Who ‘Look Like’ Prostitutes; California Lawmakers Vote To Repeal Loitering Laws
Originally Published at International Business Times By Kuheli Biswas Bill 357 has not only divided the Democrats from Republicans but has also created a rift between the
World Magazine: Women sue to stop legal prostitution in Nevada
Originally Published at World Magazine By Mary Jackson Now, one of Rashid’s victims, Angela Williams, is a plaintiff in a sweeping federal lawsuit against state and
Podcast: No Buyers = No Business. The Only Way to Ultimately End Sexual Exploitation.
In Episode 48, Marian Hatcher, Dr. Michael Shively, and Jamey Caruthers join the Ending Sexploitation podcast as experts on how to combat the demand for
Podcast: Long Overdue Legal Accountability for Sexual Exploitation Through Social Media
Peter Gentala, Senior Legal Counsel at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, joins the Ending Sexploitation podcast to discuss legal accountability for social media platforms that facilitate sexual exploitation.
Podcast: Working with Law Enforcement to Understand Sex Trafficking and Grooming
Ep. 45 Kindsey Pentecost shares about her work training law enforcement and court systems to better respond to sex trafficking
Podcast: How To Talk to Your Kids About Porn and Digital Self Defense
Ep. 43 Kristen Jenson, founder of Defend Young Minds, shares tips and resources to empower kids and promote online safety.
Podcast: A Diverse, Unified Future: The History of and Vision for the National Center on Sexual Exploitation
Ep. 42 Dawn Hawkins reviews the mission, history, work, and vision of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation.
Podcast: Government Solutions to Online Abuse
Ep. 41 Julie Inman Grant shares about the importance of corporate and technological accountability for safety online.
Podcast: Child Marriage, Sexual Abuse, and The Importance of Prevention in Liberia
Ep. 40 Alvin Amadu shares about cultural vulnerabilities and key prevention principles to stop abuse.
Podcast: Analyzing Law Enforcement, Sex Trafficking, and Race
Ep. 39 Dr. Stephany Powell Shared Her Experiences in the LAPD and Beyond Fighting Sex Trafficking Dr. Stephany Powell joins the Ending Sexploitation podcast to
Podcast: Why Did Twitter Allow Child Sexual Abuse Materials (Child Porn) on its Platform?
Ep. 38 Lisa Habba and Peter Gentala reveal the tragic story that led to a lawsuit against Twitter. Child sexual abuse materials (or CSAM, aka
Oh Snap! NCOSE Applauds Snapchat’s New Tools for Parents, But Suggests More Updates are Needed
WASHINGTON, DC (August 9, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) applauded Snapchat for launching Family Center, a new tool to help parents gain
Visa Must Stop Monetizing Child Sexual Abuse by Cutting Ties with MindGeek’s Competitors
TrafficJunky is the First of Many Ties Visa Must Cut with Exploitative Pornography Industry WASHINGTON, DC (August 4, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation
NFL Must Decide Whether Sexual Violence Warrants Tougher Consequences Than Gambling
WASHINGTON, DC (August 4, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) urged the NFL to ensure that Cleveland Browns’ Quarterback Deshaun Watson is held
In Landmark Ruling, Visa to be Held to Account for Monetizing Child Sexual Abuse on Pornhub
WASHINGTON, DC (August 1, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) commended a judge’s ruling finding that a child sexual abuse survivor’s lawsuit against
NFL Rightly Suspends Cleveland Browns Quarterback with History of Sexual Assault and Misconduct
WASHINGTON, DC (August 1, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) commended the NFL’s decision to suspend Cleveland Browns Quarterback Deshaun Watson for six
Congress Needs to Institute Greater Protections for Kids Online
National Center on Sexual Exploitation Urges Passage of Kids Online Safety Act and Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act WASHINGTON, DC (July 26, 2022) –
NCOSE Urges Congress to Pass “Speak Out Act” and “Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act”
WASHINGTON, DC (July 13, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) supports the Speak Out Act (HR 8227) and the Stop Human Trafficking in
California Will Become a Haven for Sex Traffickers and Sex Buyers
Washington, DC (July 5, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said that SB 357, signed into law by CA Gov. Newsom on Friday, will create
Gov. Newsom: Don’t Abandon Californians to Exploitative Sex Traffickers, Veto SB 357
If Enacted, SB 357 Hinders Law Enforcement’s Ability to Investigating Human Trafficking Washington, DC (June 28, 2022) – In a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom, the National
Pornography Affects Body Image for Gay and Bisexual Men
Body Image, Depression, and Self-Perceived Pornography Addiction in Italian Gay and Bisexual Men: The Mediating Role of Relationship Satisfaction
Can Pornography Be Addictive?
Can Pornography be Addictive? An fMRI Study of Men Seeking Treatment for Problematic Pornography Use
The Brain on Porn
Brain Structure and Functional Connectivity Associated with Pornography Consumption: The Brain on Porn
Neural Correlates of Sexual Cue Reactivity
Neural Correlates of Sexual Cue Reactivity in Individuals with and without Compulsive Sexual Behaviours
In This Industry, You’re No Longer Human
‘In This Industry, You’re No Longer Human’: An Exploratory Study of Women’s Experiences in Pornography Production in Sweden
Cognitive Processes Related to Problematic Pornography Use
Cognitive Processes Related to Problematic Pornography Use (PPU): A Systematic Review of Experimental Studies
Depiction of Black People in Pornography
Worse than Objects: The Depiction of Black Women and Men and Their Sexual Relationship in Pornograph
Sexual Violence as a Sexual Script in Pornography
Sexual Violence as a Sexual Script in Mainstream Online Pornography
An Analysis of Sexual Violence in South Korea
An Analysis of Sexual Violence – The Relationship Between Sex Crimes and Prostitution in South Korea
Are Men Who Buy Sex Different from Men Who Do Not?
Are Men Who Buy Sex Different from Men Who Do Not?: Exploring Sex Life Characteristics Based on a Randomized Population Survey in Sweden
Aggression in Mainstream Pornography
A Descriptive Analysis of the Types, Targets, and Relative Frequency of Aggression in Mainstream Pornography
Male Peer Support and Sexual Assault
Male Peer Support and Sexual Assault: The Relation Between High-Profile, High School Sports Participation and Sexually Predatory Behaviour
Estimating the Sex Buying Behavior of Adult Males in the U.S.
Estimating the Sex Buying Behavior of Adult Males in the United States: List Experiment and Direct Question Estimates
How to Activate and Use the New Snapchat Family Center Controls
An explanation of the Snapchat Family Center tools, how to get them, and what more Snap needs to change to protect its young users.
Visa Must Face Lawsuit from Sex Trafficking Survivor, Judge Rules
A lawsuit against Visa brought by a sex trafficking survivor will be allowed to move forward after a federal judge rejected much of Visa’s motion to dismiss.
In Landmark Ruling, Visa to be Held to Account for Monetizing Child Sexual Abuse on Pornhub
WASHINGTON, DC (August 1, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) commended a judge’s ruling finding that a child sexual abuse survivor’s lawsuit against
Pornhub Pornography Empire is Crumbling
The Pornhub empire is crumbling thanks to tireless efforts of NCOSE and allies
Corporations CAN Change—Progress in 2021
The Dirty Dozen List has fostered incredible change—from legislation drafted to safety policies and features introduced and more.
LA-based Organizations Helped Victims of Trafficking, Prostitution, During Super Bowl
WASHINGTON, DC (March 3, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE), along with 13 Los Angeles-based organizations, collectively worked together to help victims
U.S. President Signs Debt Bondage Repair Act Into Law
This new law provides survivors an opportunity for financial independence and stability that can help end the cycle of exploitation.
Bipartisan Support Revives Momentum for the EARN IT Act
The EARN IT Act was unanimously passed by vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Next, it will move on to a full vote in the Senate.
Judge Sides with Survivors of CSAM in Powerful Ruling Against Pornhub/MindGeek
This is a first in the nation decision finding that online platforms can be held liable for knowing possession and distribution of CSAM.