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A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: The Parents Over Platforms Act
The Parents Over Platforms Act would make the online world even more dangerous for children than it already is.
Supreme Court Declines Crucial Twitter Lawsuit; Congress Must Step In
The Supreme Court declined to review a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision granting immunity to Twitter for claims alleging that Twitter knowingly possessed and distributed child sexual abuse material. This suggests tech companies can commit federal crimes and face no consequences.
Fairplay and NCOSE File Complaint with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over Roblox Harms to Children
NCOSE partnered with Fairplay to file a complaint with the FTC alleging that Roblox intentionally exploits children for financial gain and misleads parents about their safety features.
FTC Requested to Investigate Roblox by Child Safety & Consumer Rights Advocates
WASHINGTON, DC (May 20, 2026) – Fairplay and the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requesting an investigation
SCOTUS Declines to Hear Child Exploitation Case Against Twitter (X), Teeing Up Battle in Congress Over Section 230 Reform
WASHINGTON, DC (May 18, 2026) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) issued a statement about the U.S. Supreme Court decision not to review a shocking 9th Circuit Court ruling
Parent Center AI Tool Will Help Families Navigate the Digital World with Confidence
The Parent Center AI tool is responsibly trained on trusted resources so that it can answer your questions about keeping your kids safe online.
NCOSE Parent Center Launches May 14
New AI Tool to Give Parents Quick Access to Trusted Online Child Safety Resources WHAT: The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) will launch its Parent Center, a new
Study Shows Viewing Pornography Impacts Ability to Make Good Decisions
Researchers in Germany tested whether pornography hinders men’s ability to make good decision. Spoiler: It does.
Victory! The GUARD Act Advances Out of Committee
The GUARD Act is a key piece of legislation needed to protect kids from the harms of AI chatbots and AI companions. After advancing out of committee, it could go to Senate for a floor vote.
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
“Sex Trafficking Demand Reduction Act” Needed to Hold Sex Buyers Accountable
WASHINGTON, DC (May 28, 2026) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said that the bipartisan Sex Trafficking Demand Reduction Act, introduced by U.S.
FTC Requested to Investigate Roblox by Child Safety & Consumer Rights Advocates
WASHINGTON, DC (May 20, 2026) – Fairplay and the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requesting an investigation
SCOTUS Declines to Hear Child Exploitation Case Against Twitter (X), Teeing Up Battle in Congress Over Section 230 Reform
WASHINGTON, DC (May 18, 2026) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) issued a statement about the U.S. Supreme Court decision not to review a shocking 9th Circuit Court ruling
NCOSE Releases New AI Tool for Parents
NCOSE Parent Center Launches to Give Immediate Resources and Help to Parents WASHINGTON, DC (May 15, 2026) – With child online safety issues plaguing children worldwide,
NCOSE Parent Center Launches May 14
New AI Tool to Give Parents Quick Access to Trusted Online Child Safety Resources WHAT: The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) will launch its Parent Center, a new
Over 100 Child Protection Organizations Call on Congress to Oppose “Parents Over Platforms Act”
WASHINGTON, DC (May 7, 2026) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE), along with 114 organizations from 43 states and the District of Columbia,
As AI Chatbots Abuse Kids, NCOSE and RAINN Urge Congress to Pass GUARD Act to Protect Minors from AI Chatbot Exploitation
WASHINGTON, DC (April 29, 2026) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) and RAINN are urging the U.S. Congress to expeditiously pass the GUARD
New Research Finds Apple App Store and Google Play Target Users with Ads for “Nudify” Apps
WASHINGTON, DC (April 17, 2026) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is urging the Apple App Store and Google Play to immediately remove the search capability and ads for “nudify”
Grok’s Chatbot for Kids Exposed for Sexually Explicit Content by NCOSE, Amid Continued Deepfake Scandals
WASHINGTON, DC (April 15, 2026) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) renews its call on xAI’s Grok to halt the ability for people to generate
Study Shows Viewing Pornography Impacts Ability to Make Good Decisions
Researchers in Germany tested whether pornography hinders men’s ability to make good decision. Spoiler: It does.
This National Child Abuse Prevention Month, We Must Examine the Role of Pornography
A 12-year-old boy was playing Fortnite when the popular game connected him with a complete stranger. The stranger messaged him, offering to send him highly sought
Study on What Pornography Users Pay Attention to Provides Evidence for Addiction
Research has shown that pornography usage can disrupt one’s attention span, similar to the behavior of substance addicts.
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.
Parent Center AI Tool Will Help Families Navigate the Digital World with Confidence
The Parent Center AI tool is responsibly trained on trusted resources so that it can answer your questions about keeping your kids safe online.
Victory! The GUARD Act Advances Out of Committee
The GUARD Act is a key piece of legislation needed to protect kids from the harms of AI chatbots and AI companions. After advancing out of committee, it could go to Senate for a floor vote.
VICTORY! Meta and YouTube Lose High-Profile Social Media Addiction Trial
The high-profile 2026 Social Media Addiction trials have culminated in victory for the first bellwether plaintiff, Kaley.
BREAKING! Jury Finds Meta Liable for Child Harm and Sexual Exploitation
In a historic victory, a jury has found Meta liable in a New Mexico case that claims Meta failed to protect children from sexual exploitation. NCOSE provided a deposition testimony for this case and is thrilled with the outcome.
Big Tech CEOs to Testify in Court for the First Time
For the first time, Big Tech CEOs, including Mark Zuckerberg, will need to stand up in court and answer for the harms their products inflicted on children. Read all about the trials here.
Victory! Trafficking Survivors Relief Act Signed into Law
The Trafficking Survivors Relief Act (TSRA) helps survivors expunge unjust criminal records they obtained while under the control of a trafficker. Survivors must not be punished for their own exploitation!
Victory! Senate Passes DEFIANCE Act to Combat Sexual Deepfakes
The DEFIANCE Act is vital to preventing image-based sexual abuse. Read more about it here.
Victory! Bill Introduced to Sunset Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act
NCOSE’s 2025 Dirty Dozen List exclusively targeted Section 230, the law that enables widespread online abuse. Now, as we close out 2025, a bill to repeal Section 230 has been introduced!
The 2025 Gratitude Report is Here: Together, We Are The Wave.
Read here for the highlights of our 2025 gratitude report: Victories made possible by YOU!