
Progress! Laws Combatting Sex Buying Gain Traction in U.S.
Demand for commercial sex is the driving force behind sex trafficking. Here’s an update on the fight against sex trafficking through demand reduction tactics.

Demand for commercial sex is the driving force behind sex trafficking. Here’s an update on the fight against sex trafficking through demand reduction tactics.

This Internet Safety Month, we celebrate progress with major gatekeepers of children’s digital experiences: namely, app stores and smartphones.

The TAKE IT DOWN Act is a great law—but is it being enforced? The answer is: YES!

The Parent Center AI tool is responsibly trained on trusted resources so that it can answer your questions about keeping your kids safe online.

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.

The high-profile 2026 Social Media Addiction trials have culminated in victory for the first bellwether plaintiff, Kaley.

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.

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.

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!

The DEFIANCE Act is vital to preventing image-based sexual abuse. Read more about it here.

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!

Read here for the highlights of our 2025 gratitude report: Victories made possible by YOU!
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