Panel discussion: “Porn and Sexual Exploitation: the Hostile Takeover of our Culture”
With porn so ubiquitous in society, many are wondering if the fight against sexual exploitation and porn is a losing battle. On Thursday, May 15, groups involved in the fight against sexual exploitation will tackle this question in a panel discussion at the National Press Club. A diverse spectrum of leaders from around the country will discuss what those seeking to end sexual exploitation can do.
The Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation will also introduce its 2014 Summit, held May 16-17.
Speakers will be:
- Gail Dines, PhD., leading feminist activist, author & scholar
- Donny Pauling, former porn producer
- Mary Anne Layden, PhD., Director of Education at the Center for Cognitive Therapy and Director of the Sexual Trauma and Psychopathology Program at the University of Pennsylvania
- Donald Hilton, M.D., neurosurgeon and clinical associate professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center
- Dawn Hawkins, Executive Director of Morality in Media and PornHarms.com
- Clay Olsen, Co-Founder & Executive Director of Fight the New Drug
Thursday, May 15, 2014, 10:00 am
The National Press Club
Zengler Room
Hysen Sisco
202-393-7245
hysen@endsexualexploitation.org