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Lyft and Uber: Fighting sexual assault in the transportation industry through transparency 
The National Center on Sexual Exploitation is pleased to give the Dignity Defense Award to Uber and Lyft, two ride-sharing companies who have stepped up as industry leaders in the fight against sexual violence.
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.
What I Learned About the “Web of Exploitation” Changed How I Understood Sexual Abuse
The biggest realization that I encountered during my time interning at NCOSE was how pornography is interconnected with other forms of sexual abuse and exploitation.
“Protecting Your Children From Online Pornography”: Interview with Author and Expert Dr. John Foubert
Fortunately for parents and caregivers, protecting your children from online dangers is not an impossible task.
Netflix: Selling Exploitation as Entertainment 365 Days a Year
Netflix is in the business of hosting and producing shows that overtly glorify sexual violence. A prime example of this is the film 365 Days and its recently released sequel, 365 Days: This Day.
Top 10 Best Resources to Help People Who Want to Stop Buying Sex
Whether you are someone currently considering purchasing sex in any form or looking for help with an addiction that you or a loved one is struggling with, it is important to know that there is hope.
Why Sex Buyers Must Be Stopped and How to Do It
Without those who choose to buy other people for sex, there would be no prostitution and no sex trafficking.
Before an Edit button, Elon Musk must stop Twitter’s hosting of child sexual abuse
If Elon Musk wants to make Twitter a better place, he should start with clearing out the child sexual abuse material and image-based sexual abuse that runs rampant.
TikTok Under Federal Investigation for Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)
TikTok becoming known as a “hunting ground” for predators has not stopped its growth, and the platform has given predators easy access to groom, abuse, and traffic children.
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: 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
Podcast: Are Sex Dolls the Cure to Pedophilia or Loneliness?
Caitlin Roper discusses the research and cultural narratives around sex dolls.
California Should Pass Bill to Increase Online Privacy Protections for Children
WASHINGTON, DC (May 18, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) supports the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (AB 2273) to develop robust
As Exploitation Increases Online, Congress Must Pass EARN IT Act to Ensure Big Tech is Held to Account
WASHINGTON, DC (May 11, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is urging Congress to pass the EARN IT Act in response to recent
NCOSE Commends Cindy Dyer Nomination as U.S. Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Human Trafficking
WASHINGTON, DC (May 2, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) commended the nomination of Cindy Dyer for Director of the Office to Monitor
Can Elon Musk End Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on Twitter?
“Twitter is rampant with child sexual abuse material, nonconsensual pornography, and other illegal material, despite having policies on paper against them.”
Investigation Finds More Evidence of Sexual Abuse and Exploitation in Emerging Metaverse
National Center on Sexual Exploitation Urges Meta to Prioritize User Safety Over Profit WASHINGTON, DC (April 27, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation is
Pornhub Sued Again: Class-Action Lawsuit Filed by Canadian Woman is Fifth Civil Suit
“With this new evidence, we reiterate our call on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the growing evidence of criminality on Pornhub.”
Meta’s Current Policy Ignores Potential Child Abuse and Must be Changed
Meta should “err on the side of children” instead of adults
NCOSE Supports New Bills to Aid Sex Trafficking Survivors
The two bills reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 extending and updating programs for domestic human trafficking survivors.
Court Should Reverse the Dismissal of a Minor’s Lawsuit Against Omegle
Anti-Trafficking Organizations and Haba Law Firm File Amicus Supporting Reversal in M.H. v. Omegle
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
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.
The NCOSE Law Center is Paving the Way for Justice for Survivors
The NCOSE Law Center is doing phenomenal work—Dani Pinter awarded Polaris Star Award for Legal Advocate Leader of the Year.
Survivor Lawsuit Against Twitter Moves to Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
The Ninth Circuit’s order means that the court will consider legal protections for survivors of online sexual abuse and sexual exploitation.
Dismantling the Exploitation Industry in 2021
Read the ways we worked to build a world free from sexual abuse and exploitation in our 2021 Impact Report.
The Council of Europe Committee Formally Recognizes the Harms of Pornography
Worldwide recognition of pornography’s harms is growing. The Council of Europe’s report and resolution are something to celebrate.