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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.
Apple, Please Lead Big Tech in Protecting Children
Apple has taken smalls steps, but must do better to support parents, caregivers, and teachers to protect kids on their products.
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.
Call for a UN World Day on Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Record your steps on November 18 and log them to show that you want to take steps to end child sexual abuse and exploitation!
NCOSE CEO Dawn Hawkins Shares Her Vision for a World Free from Sexual Exploitation
Dawn Hawkins looks forward to realizing NCOSE’s grand goal and vision: a world free from all forms of sexual abuse and exploitation.
We need fighters like you for WRAP Week!
The time is now to speak up and get loud against pornography! Join the fight and help change our pornography-driven culture.
Victory! Roku Shuts Down Pornhub and Other Pornography Channels
A significant victory that shows the continued trend of mainstream companies distancing themselves from Pornhub.
5 Tips When You Discover Your Kid Is Viewing Porn
Every parent should plan to talk with their child about pornography at some point. The following five tips can help.
How Can We End the Cycle of Child Exposure to Porn?
Raised on Porn, a new documentary film, exposes the dangers children are facing online, including the harms of early pornography exposure.
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: 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.
Podcast: How Sexual Exploitation is Facilitated by Google Chromebooks, Amazon, OnlyFans, and More
Did you know that mainstream companies you interact with every day may be facilitating sexual exploitation, or leaving children vulnerable to abuse or graphic content?
PODCAST: What is the Global Supply Chain of Sexploitation?
Ep. 35 Lisa Thompson analyzes the supply chain of commercial sexual exploitation Entities such as strip clubs, massage parlors, brothels, and pornography production companies exist
Third Sex Trafficking Survivor Joins Lawsuit Against Nevada for Enabling Sexual Slavery
A third sex trafficking survivor has joined two other plaintiffs who were sex trafficked in Nevada in a lawsuit
Flawed USC Study Shouldn’t Be Used for Policies Designed to Increase Demand for Prostitution
“Proposals to fully decriminalize prostitution, or to stop enforcing prostitution laws, do nothing to drive down the demand or prevent trafficking – they only do the opposite.”
Global Collaborative of Survivors and Advocates Call for a UN World Day on Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
The Global Collaborative—a survivor led network of NGO’s, faith-based institutions, survivor networks and governments – is calling on the United Nations for the establishment of November
NCOSE Supports Child Rescue Act
Washington, DC (November 9, 2021) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) supports passage of the National Response to Exploitation and Sexual Abuse of Children in
Dawn Hawkins Named CEO of National Center on Sexual Exploitation
“As CEO, Hawkins will provide steadfast leadership to the fight against sexual abuse and exploitation.”
Roku to Shut Down Pornhub Channel
NCOSE called Roku’s decision a “victory for survivors of sexual exploitation.”
Congress Should Pass ‘Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation’ Act
This bill will require training for transportation providers about sexual assault and trafficking, including how to recognize potential victims.
Measuring Tech’s Impact on Kids is Crucial
Congress should pass the CAMRA Act (H.R. 2161) to fund research to study technology’s impact on children
Visa and Discover Should Follow Mastercard’s Lead in Combatting Sexual Exploitation
NCOSE, along with interdisciplinary survivors and advocates, has been advocating for improved responsibility and increased oversight by the financial industry regarding pornographic content since early 2020.
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
Victory! Roku Shuts Down Pornhub and Other Pornography Channels
A significant victory that shows the continued trend of mainstream companies distancing themselves from Pornhub.
Roku to Shut Down Pornhub Channel
NCOSE called Roku’s decision a “victory for survivors of sexual exploitation.”
NCOSE Supports CA Bill That Provides Relief for Trafficking Victims
California bill AB 262 will provide one of the “best forms of exit services” for victims of human trafficking
Facebook Pauses Instagram for Kids
NCOSE Urges Facebook to Cancel Introduction Completely, Citing Health and Safety Concerns Washington, DC (September 27, 2021) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) welcomed Facebook’s decision
NCOSE Awards Dignity Defense Alert to VidAngel
Washington, DC (September 23, 2021) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is recognizing VidAngel, a streaming video company that “provides a way to skip or mute things
Google Chromebook Removed from Dirty Dozen List
Washington, DC (September 1, 2021) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation has removed Google Chromebook from its 2021 Dirty Dozen List, an annual list of mainstream
OnlyFans Forced to Change Thanks to NCOSE’s Work with Payment Processors
Washington, DC (August 19, 2021) –The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said the announcement made by OnlyFans that it will prohibit creators from posting material with sexually explicit conduct
Court Ruling: Twitter is One Step Closer to Being Held Accountable for Knowing Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material
WASHINGTON, DC (August 19, 2021) - The National Center on Sexual Exploitation Law Center (NCOSE), The Haba Law Firm, and The Matiasic Firm received the order allowing the
NCOSE Lauds Google’s Latest Move Enabling Minors’ Pictures to be Removed from Image Search
Google’s changes will better protect children from exposure to harmful material and from being accessed by predators