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…
Law Firm Representing Sexual Assault Victims Against Major Corporation Receives Award from National Center on Sexual Exploitation
Bold national firm recognized for its consistent diligence in representing women who have been sexually victimized by Massage Envy employees WASHINGTON, DC, June 3, 2019 – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation is set to award the law firm Laffey, Bucci & Kent, LLP with its Civilian Leadership Award at the 2019 Coalition to End…
2019 CESE Summit Seeks to Unite and Bolster Efforts to Protect Women, Children, and Men from Sexual Exploitation
The Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation (CESE) Global Summit is taking place at the Hyatt Regency Dulles just outside Washington, D.C. on June 12-15. The event is hosted by the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) and it is bringing several hundred attendees together from across the United States and from at least 15 different…
Statement: Survivors of Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking Send Message: “Nevada is Not Safe for Women”
Washington, DC – Survivor of sex trafficking, Rebekah Charleston, together with other survivors of sexual exploitation and violence have released a blistering video denouncing Nevada for legal prostitution—a legal framework which fuels sexual exploitation and violence. The video was released in association with the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, Valiant Hearts, Awaken, Exodus Cry and…
STATEMENT: 2019 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue: Exploiting Diversity to Sanitize Its Legacy of Sexual Objectification
Washington, DC –The latest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue will hit stores next week. The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) denounces Sports Illustrated for its legacy of sexual objectification of women and its crass exploitation of cultural diversity to sanitize its actions. Hijab and burkini model gimmicks notwithstanding, the 2019 Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue carries…
STATEMENT: Montana Labels Porn a Public Health Crisis
Statement by Dawn Hawkins, Executive Director of NCOSE Washington, DC – On April 23rd, Montana became the 15th state to pass a resolution recognizing the public health harms of pornography. “Similar to tobacco in the 1950s, research & science have caught up with the harmful impacts of a pervasive industry. That is why the National…
STATEMENT: Pornography’s Public Health Harms Addressed During National Public Health Awareness Week
Statement by Dawn Hawkins, Executive Director of NCOSE As the National Public Health Awareness Week begins, the National Center on Sexual Exploitation raises awareness about the public health impacts of pornography. “It’s time to recognize the public health harms of pornography this year during National Public Health Awareness Week,” said Dawn Hawkins, Executive Director of…
STATEMENT: Pimp Files Legal Argument Against Sex Trafficking Survivor
A Lawsuit By a Sex Trafficking Survivor Against Legal Brothels Draws Pimp’s Ire Washington, DC – Lance Gilman, a legal brothel owner and pimp in Nevada, has filed a “Motion to Intervene as Defendants” in the lawsuit which seeks to end legal brothels in the state of Nevada. This lawsuit was initiated by Rebekah Charleston,…