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Alarming New Study: Rise in Youth-Produced Child Pornography

March 11, 2015

Washington, DC (March 11, 2015) – A new research study concludes there is an, “increasing trend for distribution of sexually explicit content produced by younger children using laptop webcams.” The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) and Microsoft participated in the study, examining 3,803 images and videos, of “youth-produced sexual content” depicting young people and uploaded by the children or covertly recorded by a third party. The report, “Emerging Patters and Trends Report #1 Youth-Produced Sexual Content, was published on March 10, 2015.

An Open Letter to Russell Brand on the Detriments of Pornography

March 2, 2015

Following the recent release of a video by actor/comedian Russell Brand, which explains many of the harms of pornography use, Dr. Jill C. Manning and

New cable show offers sex in a box as therapy (Associated Press)

February 26, 2015

NEW YORK (AP) — A relationship therapy TV show that premieres Friday gives most participating couples the same prescription: Go into a modular, windowless room onstage and have sex while the studio audience waits until they’re done. Not surprisingly, “Sex Box” has attracted some negative attention.

Americans Call on WE tv to Stop ‘Sex Box’

February 25, 2015

Pro-Family Groups Deliver Over 38,000 Signatures from National Petition to WE tv President LOS ANGELES – In a letter to WE tv President, Marc Juris, the

Study: "Fifty Shades" Leads Women to View Porn

Slick Marketing, Fawning Media send ‘Fifty Shades’ to Record

February 18, 2015

Washington, DC – “ Fifty Shades of Grey’s” $81.7 million dollar domestic box office record is the result of the media firestorm and a slick, deceptive marketing campaign by Universal Pictures, which peaked the American public’s curiosity to see the film. The film is not the love story it was advertised to be. Rather, as the millions who flocked to the film learned, “Fifty Shades” is nothing more than a porn film filled with hardcore sex and misogyny targeted to women by including a romantic narrative and fancy soundtrack.

‘Fifty Shades’ exceeds expected sexual torture and abuse, NCSE’s Hawkins reviews film

February 13, 2015

Washington, DC –Thursday night, February 13, 2015, “Fifty Shades of Grey” was released in theaters. Dawn Hawkins, executive director of National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCSE), which is the leading organization dedicated to opposing pornography by highlighting the links to sex trafficking, violence against women, and abuse, reluctantly fulfilled her obligation to see the film with the purpose of educating others on its content.

Backlash for ‘Fifty Shades,’ national group says film sends wrong message

February 9, 2015

WASHINGTON – The D.C.-based National Center on Sexual Exploitation is calling for a boycott of the new movie “Fifty Shades of Grey,” saying it glamorizes sexual violence. Based on the book series, which has sold more than 100 million copies worldwide, ticket pre-sales are surging in advances of the movie release, set for Valentine’s Day weekend.

The Fifty Shades of Grey book series and franchise promote torture as sexually gratifying and normalize domestic violence

Truth about ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’: Movie glamorizes sexual violence, domestic abuse

February 6, 2015

The mass media and throngs of women are swooning over the twisted “love story” “Fifty Shades of Grey,” but this cultural phenomenon’s impact on society will serve only to glamorize sexual violence and romanticize domestic abuse.

‘Fifty Shades’ won’t be a blockbuster, NCSE’s Hawkins Predicts

February 5, 2015

Washington, DC – While many will choose to watch Fifty Shades of Grey, the movie will not live up to expectations at the box office. This film is not a love story, as it has been described. Love does not exist in a story glamorizing sexual violence and domestic abuse. Thanks to the media firestorm falsely portraying the film as a romantic fairy tale, there will surely be packed theaters at the film’s opening. However, sales will quickly drop as people see that once the glitz, glamour, and soundtrack are removed, Fifty Shades is really just a disappointing story that tells the public to embrace violence against women.

NCSE Demands that New A.G. Enforce Obscenity Laws

January 26, 2015

National Center on Sexual Exploitation puts pressure on the Senate Judiciary Committee to secure commitment from Loretta Lynch Washington, DC – National Center on Sexual

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Dirty Dozen List of Top Sexual Exploiters Announced

January 22, 2015

National Center on Sexual Exploitation and Morality in Media (MIM) announce the 2015 Dirty Dozen List, a compilation of leading contributors to sexual exploitation in America. The list offers actions that the public can take to persuade the Dirty Dozen to change policies and practices.

Statement by Morality in Media’s Dawn Hawkins on “Fifty Shades of Grey” Rating & New Trailer

January 12, 2015

The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) gave the film, Fifty Shades of Grey, an R rating for “unusual behavior.”

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Alarming New Study: Rise in Youth-Produced Child Pornography

An Open Letter to Russell Brand on the Detriments of Pornography

New cable show offers sex in a box as therapy (Associated Press)

Americans Call on WE tv to Stop ‘Sex Box’

Slick Marketing, Fawning Media send ‘Fifty Shades’ to Record

‘Fifty Shades’ exceeds expected sexual torture and abuse, NCSE’s Hawkins reviews film

Backlash for ‘Fifty Shades,’ national group says film sends wrong message

Truth about ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’: Movie glamorizes sexual violence, domestic abuse

‘Fifty Shades’ won’t be a blockbuster, NCSE’s Hawkins Predicts

NCSE Demands that New A.G. Enforce Obscenity Laws

Dirty Dozen List of Top Sexual Exploiters Announced

Statement by Morality in Media’s Dawn Hawkins on “Fifty Shades of Grey” Rating & New Trailer

The Numbers

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The National Center on Sexual Exploitation has had over 100 policy victories since 2010. Each victory promotes human dignity above exploitation.

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NCOSE’s activism campaigns and victories have made headlines around the globe. Averaging 93 mentions per week by media outlets and shows such as Today, CNN, The New York Times, BBC News, USA Today, Fox News and more.

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NCOSE’s activism campaigns and victories have made headlines around the globe. Averaging 93 mentions per week by media outlets and shows such as Today, CNN, The New York Times, BBC News, USA Today, Fox News and more.

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The National Center on Sexual Exploitation has had over 100 policy victories since 2010. Each victory promotes human dignity above exploitation.

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