Is Discord safe for kids? No.
Haley McNamara (Executive Director and CSO) and Tim Nester (VP, Communications) talk about Discord and why it’s on the 2026 Dirty Dozen List. Although the original purpose of Discord was for chat and video calls for gamers, streamers, and content creators, its features have allowed a much darker side of the platform to flourish. Tim and Haley discuss the evidence that our team found that caused us to add Discord to the DDL for the 5th time. They also talk about how we can all take action to urge Discord to make the changes it needs to get it back to its original purpose while keeping kids protected.
Learn more about Discord: https://endsexualexploitation.org/discord/
Check out the 2026 Dirty Dozen List: www.DirtyDozenList.org
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The Ending Sexploitation Podcast decodes sexual harms and provides you with active solutions. We address the full spectrum of sexual exploitation, from sex trafficking to sexual violence, to rape culture, to pornography, and more. And better yet, we give you the tools to make a difference!
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