STATEMENT – National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month 2020: Twenty Years of Achievements and Major Tech-Related Obstacles
This year marks the 20-year anniversary of passage of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. As the nation now observes National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the National Center on Sexual Exploitation reflects on progress made and work yet to be done. “We’re celebrating a remarkable milestone,” said Lisa L. Thompson, Vice President of Policy…
STATEMENT: Survivors’ $12.7M Victory Over Porn Industry a Beacon of Hope for Other Survivors
Pioneering lawsuit and ruling against GirlsDoPorn.com creates a template for plaintiffs lawyers to help other survivors of the pornography industry’s abuse and exploitation Washington, D.C. – A civil lawsuit against GirlsDoPorn, brought forward by 22 women to expose the manipulation and outright fraud committed by the porn company, has reached its conclusion as a Superior…
STATEMENT: USMCA Package a Boon to Online Sex Traffickers
Washington, D.C. – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) calls on members of Congress to insist that language mimicking Section 230 of the U.S.’s Communications Decency Act (CDA) be removed from the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “As USMCA negotiations with the Administration continue this week, members of Congress must insist that language shielding the…
STATEMENT: Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Revisions (COPPA 2.0) Endorsed by NCOSE
Washington, D.C. – National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) has agreed to endorse the Children’s Online Privacy Act (2019) (S748/HR3900) introduced by Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Josh Hawley (R-MO.). “In 1998, Congress passed the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). It was a significant step towards protecting the personal information of children online….
STATEMENT: House Resolution to Fix App Ratings Moves to Protect Kids Online
Washington, DC – A resolution was introduced today by Representatives Mike Johnson (R-LA4) and Ben McAdams (D-UT4) to recognize the need for an independent app rating review board and for user-friendly parental controls. This resolution (H. Res. 721) is endorsed by the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, a non-partisan nonprofit in Washington D.C. “Greater transparency…
STATEMENT: Instagram is “Predator’s Paradise,” Says International Group of Human Rights NGOs
Joint International Campaign Launched by the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (USA), Collective Shout (AU), and Defend Dignity (CDN) Washington, DC – Today three anti-sexual exploitation organizations from three different countries—the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (United States), Collective Shout (Australia), and Defend Dignity (Canada)—launched a campaign to call out rampant sex trafficking, child sexual…
STATEMENT: Sexploitation in Transportation Addressed in Proposed Legislation, Endorsed by NCOSE
The National Center on Sexual Exploitation Endorses Congressional Efforts to Stem Sexual Harassment and Assault in Transportation Sector Washington, DC – The Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act was introduced today by Rep. Peter DeFazio, and endorsed by the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, a non-partisan nonprofit in Washington DC. “Alarmed by incidents…
Kraft Heinz Pledges No More Porn Site Ads After NCOSE Advocates Speak Out
The global companies Kraft Heinz and Unilever recently came under public scrutiny for advertising on Pornhub—a large, sexually exploitive, pornography site that normalizes themes of racism, incest, and violence against women. Following initial public backlash, Unilever pledged to never advertise on a pornography website again, but Kraft Heinz initially declined to rule out future plans…
20 Child Safety Groups Call on Congress: Stop Google Before It Jeopardizes Online Child Safety
On September 17, 2019, 20 child safety and anti-trafficking organizations sent a letter below to Congressional committee leaders raising serious alarms about Google and Mozilla/Cloudfare’s plans to centralize control of the internet’s Domain Name System (DNS) system in a way that could undermine or block online child protection tools and services. Google and Mozilla/Cloudfare have…
Amazon Called Out for Selling Sexually Exploitive Products by Third Party Sellers
Statement by Dawn Hawkins, Executive Director of NCOSE Washington, DC – According to an investigation from The Wall Street Journal, Amazon is reportedly selling thousands of products that are mislabeled, banned, or declared unsafe by federal agencies. The National Center on Sexual Exploitation has also done an investigation into Amazon and found that the company is also…
Pioneering Lawsuit Against GirlsDoPorn.com Applauded by National Center on Sexual Exploitation
Business Model Lures Young Women with False Promises and Must Be Exposed Washington, D.C. – As a civil lawsuit filed by 22 women against pornographic website GirlsDoPorn got underway in San Diego Superior Court last week, the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) applauds all 22 defendants, who have suffered job loss, psychological harm, and harassment…
Senate Hearing Uncovers Sexploitation in Apps and Social Media
Statement by Dawn Hawkins, Executive Director of NCOSE Washington, DC – On July 9, The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing with twelve senators and a packed room on the topic of “Protecting Innocence in a Digital World” in order to talk about the predatory targeting, grooming, sex trafficking, hardcore pornography, and more that makes…