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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

ALI’s Proposed Changes to Model Code Threaten Years of Progress in Sexual Exploitation Laws
ALI proposed greater LENIENCY for sex buyers seeking CHILDREN for sex acts, an unfathomably out of touch and dangerous proposal.

Pornhub Pornography Empire is Crumbling
The Pornhub empire is crumbling thanks to tireless efforts of NCOSE and allies

Pornhub Execs Flee Amidst Growing Evidence of Rampant Child Sexual Abuse
Washington, DC (June 22, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said that the resignations of both MindGeek’s CEO and COO, and the reported layoffs of

“Swipe Right” for Bumble: A Corporation Combatting Cyberflashing
Bumble is devotedly working to combat the unsolicited sending of sexual images – a form of online sexual harassment known as “cyberflashing.”

The Many Dangers of Discord for Children
Discord’s lack of meaningful age verification, insufficient moderation procedures, and inadequate safety settings has caused harm to numerous children who were sexually groomed by predators or exposed to harmful content.

OnlyFans: A paradise for pimps and predators
NCOSE and others have been sounding the alarm on the criminal activity that hides behind OnlyFans’ paywall which includes child sexual abuse material and recorded sex trafficking.

New allegations of child sexual abuse at Kanakuk Kamps
New allegations of systemic sexual abuse of children by adults, child-on-child abuse, and cover-ups at Kanakuk have recently come to light through a series of investigative reports.

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.

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

Pornhub Execs Flee Amidst Growing Evidence of Rampant Child Sexual Abuse
Washington, DC (June 22, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said that the resignations of both MindGeek’s CEO and COO, and the reported layoffs of

If California Governor Signs Loitering Bill into Law, Sex Trafficking Will Inevitably Rise
Washington, DC (June 21, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to veto SB 357, a bill that repeals loitering

Bumble Given Dignity Defense Award for Combatting Cyberflashing
WASHINGTON, DC (June 16, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) presents the Dignity Defense Award to Bumble, a popular woman-founded dating app devoted to

Netflix Must be Held to Account for Normalizing Sexual Violence, Abuse, and Exploitation
WASHINGTON, DC (June 1, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) urges Netflix shareholders to hold the company to account for producing and distributing

Kanakuk Kamps Must Be Held Accountable for Systemic Sexual Abuse
News Investigation Exposes Kanakuk Kamps’ Decades-Long Child Abuse Coverup WASHINGTON, DC (May 26, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) renews its calls for

Meta Should Prioritize Children, Not Child Abusers and Sex Traffickers
WASHINGTON, DC (May 25, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said Meta must reassess its pursuit of expanding end-to-end encryption across its products,

SBC Leaders Must be Held to Account for Sexual Abuse Coverup
WASHINGTON, DC (May 24, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) called the news about sexual abuse, rape, and exploitation being covered up and

Uber and Lyft Recognized for Fighting Sexual Assault in Transportation Industry
WASHINGTON, DC (May 23, 2022) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) recognizes Uber and Lyft with its Dignity Defense Award for stepping up as

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

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

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.

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.