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Study Shows Brains of Compulsive Pornography Users Mirror Those of Drug Addicts
An increasing number of studies found pornography can be addictive. This study by Dr. Valerie Voon shows pornography’s effects on the brain.
The Movement Ep. 4: Dirty Dozen List Victories, Advocacy with Senators, and More!
Thanks to YOU taking action, many Big Tech companies are taking concrete steps to protect kids online!
5 Things Sex Buyers Reveal About Prostitution
These horrific quotes from sex buyers confirm that prostitution is fueled by violence and exploitation and should never be legalized.
No, Prostitution is Not the Same as Being an Athlete or a Secretary
Many attempt to validate prostitution as “work,” but the consequences felt by survivors of prostitution are not the same as any old job.
A Tsunami of “Nudifying” Apps Advertised on Meta Platforms
Meta’s platforms, namely Instagram, are advertising a plethora of “nudifying” apps to its users, including to children.
5 Types of Image-Based Sexual Abuse You Should Know About
Image-based sexual abuse is an umbrella term encompassing a wide range of abusive activities. Learn more!
The Movement Ep. 3: Navigating the Benefits and Pitfalls of Emerging Tech
On this episode of The Movement, we’re exploring the ways new technology can aid the fight against exploitation.
5 Arguments to Legalize or Fully Decriminalize Prostitution – DEBUNKED!
Legalizing or decriminalizing prostitution only makes it safer for the exploiters, not the survivors.
VICTORY! Microsoft’s GitHub Takes Concrete Steps to Combat Image-Based Sexual Abuse
One spring day, Jodie* received an anonymous message with a link to a pornography website. When she clicked on it, her world imploded. There, right
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.
What Diddy and Tate Charges Show About Modern-Day Sex Trafficking
Charges against public figures like Sean “Diddy” Combs and the Tate brothers put the horrific methods of modern-day sex trafficking on full display
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
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 Grooming
Ep. 45 Kindsey Pentecost shares about her work training law enforcement and court systems to better respond to sex trafficking
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
Senate Shouldn’t Confirm Matt Gaetz AG Nomination Unless He’s Cleared of Sex Trafficking and Prostitution Allegations
WASHINGTON, DC (November 14, 2024) – The nonpartisan National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) called on the U.S. Senate not to confirm the nomination of
New Research Shows Roblox is an “X-Rated Pedophile Hellscape”
The Platform Wildly Popular with Kids Has No Safety Standards, Warns NCOSE WASHINGTON, DC (October 9, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE)
Congress Must Act Now to Ensure Big Tech Prioritizes Child Protection by Passing KOSA
WASHINGTON, DC (September 18, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) called on the U.S. House to pass the Kids Online Safety Act
Instagram Makes Teen Accounts Private
WASHINGTON, DC (September 17, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said that Instagram’s move to automatically default minor accounts (age 16 and
Telegram Must be Investigated for Rampant Criminality
WASHINGTON, DC (August 26, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said that Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, who was arrested in France, should
Meta Whistleblowers David Erb and Frances Haugen, United Nations Expert Reem Alsalem, Survivor Leader Elizabeth Smart, and New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez to Speak at CESE Global Summit – August 5-8
WASHINGTON D.C.—The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) and the PHASE Alliance™ (Prevention and Healing Against Sexual Exploitation) will host the Coalition to End Sexual
In Letter to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, NCOSE Urges Company to Halt Consideration of “NSFW” Content and Releases New Report Detailing AI Harms
WASHINGTON, DC (August 1, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) has called on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to forbid the use of
Google Implements Major Updates to Combat Deepfake and AI-Generated Pornography
WASHINGTON, DC (July 31, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) commended Google for implementing significant updates to its policies and processes to
Senate Passes Kids Online Safety Act
WASHINGTON, DC (July 30, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) commended the U.S. Senate for passing the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)
Study Shows Brains of Compulsive Pornography Users Mirror Those of Drug Addicts
An increasing number of studies found pornography can be addictive. This study by Dr. Valerie Voon shows pornography’s effects on the brain.
OpenAI’s Dangerous Proposal: Why Allowing NSFW Content is a Grave Mistake
OpenAI is considering allowing their tools to be used to create “NSFW” content. Help us tell them why this would be a mistake!
“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 Connections
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.
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.
The Movement Ep. 4: Dirty Dozen List Victories, Advocacy with Senators, and More!
Thanks to YOU taking action, many Big Tech companies are taking concrete steps to protect kids online!
The Movement Ep. 3: Navigating the Benefits and Pitfalls of Emerging Tech
On this episode of The Movement, we’re exploring the ways new technology can aid the fight against exploitation.
VICTORY! Microsoft’s GitHub Takes Concrete Steps to Combat Image-Based Sexual Abuse
One spring day, Jodie* received an anonymous message with a link to a pornography website. When she clicked on it, her world imploded. There, right
Victories in the Fight Against Image-Based Sexual Abuse!
The traumatic impacts of image-based sexual abuse on survivors are severe, but we’ve had victories in our fight against IBSA! Read about them here.
MAJOR VICTORY: Instagram Will Make Teen Accounts Private – And More!
Instagram just announced sweeping changes for teens on their platform, including defaulted private accounts and more!
U.S. States Mobilize to Combat Sex Buying
Ending the demand for paid sex ends sex trafficking, and these U.S. states are beginning to recognize this.
Telegram CEO Arrested: A Man Who Sheltered Child Predators
Telegram provided a safe haven for child predators and criminals across the globe. Now, CEO Pavel Durov has been arrested.
Six Extraordinary Leaders Recognized at the CESE Summit
At the CESE Summit, we were overjoyed to present awards to five extraordinary individuals who have made an indelible mark on the anti-sexual exploitation movement and the world.
VICTORY! Google Enhances Protections Against Deepfake/AI-Generated Pornography
Driven by feedback from survivors and advocates, Google has announced enhanced protections against deepfake and AI-generated pornography.
