STATEMENT – Netflix’s ‘Cuties’ is Prime Example of How Racist Stereotypes and Sexual Exploitation are Connected
Washington, DC (August 21, 2020) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) decried Netflix for its new movie, “Cuties,” which sexualizes pubescent girls and says is a prime example of how racist stereotypes and sexual exploitation are connected. Netflix is listed as one of NCOSE’s 2020 Dirty Dozen List of mainstream contributors to sexual…
STATEMENT – No Second Chances for Sex Traffickers: Arizona Supreme Court Asked to Withhold Problematic “Second Chances” From the Arizona Ballot
National Center on Sexual Exploitation Files Brief Highlighting How the Measure Undermines Justice for Victims of Sex Trafficking Washington, DC (August 14, 2020) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) Law Center filed an Amicus Brief on behalf of anti-trafficking and victim-services organizations with the Arizona Supreme Court in support of the plaintiffs in…
STATEMENT – Hasbro Must Hire Someone With Awareness of Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse After Releasing Grooming Troll Toy
Washington, DC (August 10, 2020) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said that Hasbro’s decision to remove its Poppy Trolls doll after concerns that it “grooms children for abuse,” was the right move, but questions how the doll ever made it to market in the first place at a time when child sexual…
STATEMENT – TikTok Must Better Protect Kids from Online Predators
White House Press Secretary Says Administration “Would Take a Close Look” at Requiring Rules for Safety on TikTok Washington, DC (August 5, 2020) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is urging that any action enabling TikTok to continue operating in the U.S. must require additional safeguards to protect children from online predators. Yesterday,…
National Center on Sexual Exploitation Supports “Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act”
Washington, DC (July 31, 2020) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) has announced support for the “Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act,” which allows for law enforcement to gain lawful access to encrypted data. Rep. Ann Wagner (R-MO) filed the House companion bill to the one introduced by Sen. Lindsay Graham (R-SC) on…
STATEMENT – Terry Crews is Right: Pornhub Must be Defunded
Washington, DC (July 15, 2020) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) commends actor Terry Crews for calling on Pornhub to be defunded. “It takes courage to publicly state that there are major problems with the largest pornography website’s existence, and we commend Terry Crews for using his influence to call on Pornhub to…
STATEMENT – Global Online Summit to Confront Sexual Exploitation Begins Saturday, July 18
National Center on Sexual Exploitation’s Annual Summit to Tackle Issues of Racism; Preventing Sexual Abuse and Exploitation; Finding Ways to Advocate for Victims, and More Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, and USA Gymnastics Sexual Abuse Scandal to Speak Washington, DC (July 15, 2020) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation’s (NCOSE) annual Coalition…
STATEMENT – Dignity Defense Alert: PayPal Recognized for Severing Ties with Pornhub
Other Major Credit Card Companies Urged to Follow PayPal’s Lead Washington, DC (July 14, 2020) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is recognizing PayPal in its Dignity Defense Alert for severing ties with Pornhub in an industry-leading move. NCOSE’s Dignity Defense Alert is a new campaign to recognize the people, companies, and nonprofits,…
STATEMENT – NCOSE Welcomes Lina Nealon and Dr. Stephany Powell
Washington, DC (July 13, 2020) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) welcomes Lina Nealon as Director of Corporate and Strategic Initiatives and Dr. Stephany Powell as Director, Law Enforcement Training and Survivor Services. “Today marks a major step forward in our fight for a world free from sexual abuse and exploitation, as we…
STATEMENT – U.S. Military Must Address Systemic Sexual Exploitation in Wake of Vanessa Guillén Death
Washington, DC (July 9, 2020) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is calling on the U.S. Department of Defense to reform its military culture to address systemic sexual abuse and exploitation in the wake of the death of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén, who reportedly was sexually harassed before disappearing in April, and the…
STATEMENT – EARN IT Act Will Give Big Tech Needed Accountability
Washington, DC (June 30, 2020) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is recommending that Congress pass the EARN IT Act, which will establish a National Commission on Online Child Exploitation Prevention to “develop recommended best practices for providers of interactive computer services regarding the prevention of online child exploitation misconduct.” EARN IT will…
STATEMENT – Netflix’s Pro-Rape Film Is Slap in the Face to Victims
Washington, DC (June 25, 2020) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is calling on Netflix to remove the rape-themed film, 365 Days, from its platform due to its socially irresponsible themes. Netflix is on the National Center on Sexual Exploitation’s 2020 Dirty Dozen List for being a mainstream contributor to sexual exploitation. …