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NCOSE Says Meta Must be Held Accountable for Failing to Protect Children
WASHINGTON, DC (September 9, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) called for Meta to face accountability for enabling children to be sexually
Building the Future: Dani Pinter Named Chief Legal Officer & Director of NCOSE Law Center
How Dani Pinter’s journey in the fight against sexual exploitation has led her to become NCOSE’s lead litigator.
NCOSE Supports U.S. House Effort to Release Epstein Files, Saying Survivors Deserve Answers
WASHINGTON, DC (September 4, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) offered its unreserved support for the U.S. House’s bipartisan effort to seek
Breaking! FTC Takes Historic Action Against Pornhub After Years of Advocacy
The FTC has charged Pornhub with crimes related to their dissemination of CSAM and IBSA. A $15 million penalty and several requirements for safer practices have been proposed.
FTC Holds Pornhub Accountable for “Misleading Users” About Child Sexual Abuse Material
WASHINGTON, DC (September 3, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) commended the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for holding Aylo (Pornhub’s parent company)
Ending Exploitation Together: Haley McNamara Named NCOSE Executive Director & Chief Strategy Officer
Haley McNamara reflects on her 10+ years at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation as she steps into a new leadership role.
A Vision for the Future, from NCOSE President & CEO, Dr. Marcel van der Watt
Victory is on the horizon.
Turning the Tide: Key Victories Against Sexual Exploitation in 2025
We’re not even through summer yet and 2025 has already been full of major victories, thanks to you!
Inside the Pornography Industry’s Profit Model: Ads, Addiction, and Abuse
Some people think that, so long as they don’t PAY for pornography, they bear no responsibility for the abuses of the industry. But that is simply ignorant of how the pornography industry’s profit model works.
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.
Washington Examiner: Why Trump supporters should reject Andrew Tate
The Tates marginalize women in ways the most ardent Trump supporter would find disturbing. Conservatives should reject him.
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
NCOSE Says Meta Must be Held Accountable for Failing to Protect Children
WASHINGTON, DC (September 9, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) called for Meta to face accountability for enabling children to be sexually
NCOSE Supports U.S. House Effort to Release Epstein Files, Saying Survivors Deserve Answers
WASHINGTON, DC (September 4, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) offered its unreserved support for the U.S. House’s bipartisan effort to seek
FTC Holds Pornhub Accountable for “Misleading Users” About Child Sexual Abuse Material
WASHINGTON, DC (September 3, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) commended the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for holding Aylo (Pornhub’s parent company)
NCOSE Urges Transparency, Accountability in Epstein/Maxwell Case
WASHINGTON, DC (September 3, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is calling for transparency and accountability in the Jeffrey Epstein/Ghislane Maxwell case.
Spotify’s New DM Feature Will Give Predators Easy Access to Teens
WASHINGTON, DC (August 27, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) called on Spotify to either halt the roll out of its new
NCOSE Mourns Passing of Dr. James Dobson
WASHINGTON, DC (August 21, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) mourns the passing of Dr. James Dobson, who passed away on August
Roblox’s Safety Issues Must Spur Passage of ‘Kids Online Safety Act’
WASHINGTON, DC (August 15, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is urgently calling on Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act
Congress Needs to Enact AI Safeguards Given Meta Policies Allowed AI Bot to Have “Sensual” Chats with Children
WASHINGTON, DC (August 15, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) called on Congress to prioritize commonsense safety regulations for Artificial Intelligence in
NCOSE Law Center Fights Back Against Court Ruling That Threatens to Silence Survivors
WASHINGTON, DC (August 11, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation Law Center is fighting back against a Nevada judge’s ruling requiring a survivor
PODCAST: Pornography’s Influence on Desire
Haley McNamara (SVP at NCOSE) and Dani Pinter (SVP and Director of the Law Center at NCOSE) take a closer look at the impact that
Conditioned Arousal: What Experiments Reveal About Porn’s Influence on Desire
Back in the 1960s, researchers conducted an experiment that conditioned male participants to become sexually aroused by a pair of black, knee-length women’s boots. Subjects
PODCAST: Not a Fantasy Report with Lisa Thompson
Lisa Thompson joins Haley McNamara to discuss the recent launch of a groundbreaking new report, Not a Fantasy: How the Pornography Industry Exploits Image-based Sexual
Pornography Addiction: Seeking Novelty Until Desensitized
This study shows how the compulsive use of pornography leads to a taste for more novel, and sometimes violent, content.
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 Romantic Relationship? 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.
Breaking! FTC Takes Historic Action Against Pornhub After Years of Advocacy
The FTC has charged Pornhub with crimes related to their dissemination of CSAM and IBSA. A $15 million penalty and several requirements for safer practices have been proposed.
Ending Exploitation Together: Haley McNamara Named NCOSE Executive Director & Chief Strategy Officer
Haley McNamara reflects on her 10+ years at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation as she steps into a new leadership role.
A Vision for the Future, from NCOSE President & CEO, Dr. Marcel van der Watt
Victory is on the horizon.
Turning the Tide: Key Victories Against Sexual Exploitation in 2025
We’re not even through summer yet and 2025 has already been full of major victories, thanks to you!
VICTORY! Twitter Case Will Proceed, Overcoming Section 230 Immunity
In a groundbreaking victory, our lawsuit against Twitter has OVERCOME Section 230 Immunity and is allowed to proceed!
Hundreds of Rape and Incest Games Removed from Steam: A Gamer’s Perspective
The removal of hundreds of rape/incest games has sparked intense controversy. As a gamer and an advocate against sexual violence, I share my perspective.
VICTORY! Apple Extends Key Safety Features to 13 to 17-year-olds
After five years of fierce advocacy, Apple has finally agreed to blur and filter sexually explicit content for 13 to 17-year-olds!
Meta Pledges Action After Hundreds of Nudifying App Ads Exposed
After being under fire for running ads for “nudifying” apps on their platforms, Meta has pledged to remove them.
VICTORY! Dangerous A.I. Moratorium STRUCK DOWN!
States are now free to pass laws combatting AI-facilitated sexual exploitation and harm