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The Fight Against Pornhub Rages On: New Book, New Lawsuits, New Victories!
Remember Serena Fleites, who had child sexual abuse material of her distributed on Pornhub at the age of fourteen, and became homeless as a result
What Teen Vogue Got Wrong About CDA 230, The Internet’s Liability Shield
Teen Vogue, fueled by Big Tech lobbyists, claims that removing the Internet’s liability shield will harm children. Learn why they’re wrong.
Apple Removed Nudifying Apps but Continues to Host and Enable Child Sexual Abuse Â
Thanks to you, Apple removed 4 nudifying apps! Yet hey continue to host CSAM on iCloud and endanger children with lackluster safety features.
Roblox: A Tool for Sexual Predators, A Threat for Childrens’ Safety
Children make up Roblox’s largest user demographic. Predators take advantage of the lack of moderation to use it as a first point of contact.
The TAKE IT DOWN Act: A Lifeline for Survivors and An Act for FreedomÂ
Currently, there is NO federal criminal penalty for distributing sexual images nonconsensually. The TAKE IT DOWN Act would resolve this.
NCOSE Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision to Take Up Age Verification for Pornography Sites
WASHINGTON, DC (July 2, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) recognizes that the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to consider a challenge to
“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.
2024 Mid-Year Report: Grilling Zuckerberg, Taking Down Pornhub, and MoreÂ
We’re only halfway through the year, but we have already accomplished so much together!  Â
“Take it Down Act” is a “Lifeline” for Victims of Deepfake Pornography, & Image-Based Sexual Abuse, Says NCOSE
WASHINGTON, DC (June 18, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) supports the Take it Down Act, introduced today by Senators Ted Cruz
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.
Get Started: Day 1 of the CESE Summit
Welcome to Day 1 of the CESE Summit, including a message from the hosts and schedule.
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: Trauma-Informed Care Through the Lens of Implicit Bias
Dr. Stephany Powell explains that Trauma-Informed Care entails a paradigm shift from wondering “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”.
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: 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 GroomingÂ
Ep. 45 Kindsey Pentecost shares about her work training law enforcement and court systems to better respond to sex traffickingÂ
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 for NCOSE
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
NCOSE Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision to Take Up Age Verification for Pornography Sites
WASHINGTON, DC (July 2, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) recognizes that the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to consider a challenge to
“Take it Down Act” is a “Lifeline” for Victims of Deepfake Pornography, & Image-Based Sexual Abuse, Says NCOSE
WASHINGTON, DC (June 18, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) supports the Take it Down Act, introduced today by Senators Ted Cruz
UN Report Rightly Says Prostitution ‘Results in Egregious Violations of Human Rights’ – ICOSE Calls for Report’s Adoption
WASHINGTON, DC (June 18, 2024) – The International Centre on Sexual Exploitation (ICOSE), a division of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, calls on the
X’s Pornography Policy Destined to Fail, Says NCOSE
WASHINGTON, DC (June 4, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said that X’s (formerly Twitter) announcement that users must mark their “consensually-produced”
Tech Companies Must Heed New White House Directive to Confront Image-Based Sexual Abuse
WASHINGTON, DC (May 24, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said that tech companies must heed the new White House directive to
Belgium Protects Pimps/Traffickers at the Expense of Prostituted Women
WASHINGTON, DC (May 16, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said that a new law in Belgium provides legal cover for pimps
SCOTUS Rejects Challenge to Texas Age Verification Law
WASHINGTON, DC (April 30, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said that the U.S. Supreme Court decision to deny an emergency appeal
‘Sound of Freedom’ Producer Stands with Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate, an Affront to Sex Trafficking Survivors
WASHINGTON, DC (April 30, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is calling on the Sound of Freedom producer, Eduardo Verástegui, to disavow
NCOSE Statement on Brian Kent
WASHINGTON, DC (April 30, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is shocked and saddened by the allegations of sexual misconduct against Brian
“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.
Cartoon Pornography: A Serious Threat to Our Children
How a little girl’s love for Disney’s “Frozen” could lead her to hardcore pornography.
Pornography, Addiction, and the Destruction of Innocence
Pornography, a dangerously addictive substance, is in the hands of children. We must do a better job protecting their innocence.
Pornography, Negative Body Image, & Eating Disorders: The ConnectionsÂ
Research shows pornography fuels negative body image and eating disorder symptoms in both women and men.
Want to Revitalize Your Relationship this Valentine’s Day? Quit Pornography!
An impressive amount of scientific research shows pornography consumption is associated with poorer outcomes in the consumer’s romantic relationships and sex life.
What Do We Know about Pornography Use among Women?
Research shows that in recent decades the increase in women’s pornography use has been dramatic.Â
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.
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.
Last Girl First: CAP International Exposes the Truth About Prostitution
The Last Girl First campaign culminated in a comprehensive, two-year long research report covering 49 countries, counting 15 testimonies of survivors of prostitution, and more than 400 references.
Wanting Pornography but Not Liking It: More Evidence of Pornography Addiction
Scientists have been able to identify several addiction-related brain changes in individuals who feel their pornography use has gotten out of control.
Research Shows Brain Changes Mirroring Drug Addiction among Heavy Pornography UsersÂ
Classification of compulsive sexual behavior as an addictive disorder might benefit clinicians, researchers, and suffering individuals.
Why “Ethical” Porn is a Myth
“Ethical” pornography is an oxymoron—one of massive proportions. Here are four reasons why so-called ethical pornography is a myth.
The TAKE IT DOWN Act: A Lifeline for Survivors and An Act for FreedomÂ
Currently, there is NO federal criminal penalty for distributing sexual images nonconsensually. The TAKE IT DOWN Act would resolve this.
“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.
The Movement: Progress with Congress, Big Tech + the #CESESummitÂ
Check out “The Movement”, a regular video update on progress and challenges in the fight to end sexual exploitation.
NCOSE Petitions Supreme Court to Examine Sex Slavery in Nevada
Three survivor plaintiffs are seeking to hold the state of Nevada accountable for profiting from and enabling their exploitation in legal brothels.
Victories Since Last Year’s Dirty Dozen List!
With the reveal of the 2024 Dirty Dozen List fast approaching, let’s look back on what we accomplished together through last year’s list!
Victory! Children’s Device Protection Act NOW LAW in Utah
Utah’s Children’s Device Protection Act (SB 104), which requires smartphones and tablets to automatically turn ON filters that block pornography websites when activated, is now law!
Kids Online Safety Act Poised to Become First Child Protection Law in 25 YearsÂ
This is arguably the most important and hopeful moment that the online child safety movement has seen for decades! Â
Ending Sex Trafficking by Combatting Sex Buying: New Research + Symposium
Following the release of an National Institute of Justice funded study, NCOSE hosted a symposium with leading experts on preventing sex trafficking by combatting sex buying.
2023 Gratitude Report: Victories to Celebrate!Â
NCOSE has released its 2023 Gratitude Report—and there is indeed much to be grateful for!