Study shows pornography usage alters the brain in the same way substance addictions do. The post Study Shows Pornography Associated with Changes to the Brain Characteristic of Addiction appeared first on NCOSE.| NCOSE
WASHINGTON, DC (October 3, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said that although the United States’ Tier 1 ranking in the U.S. State Department 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report highlights its ongoing and sustained efforts during the reporting period, high-profile cases such as the Epstein/Maxwell sex trafficking network reveal critical gaps […] The post Epstein/Maxwell Case Highlights Need for Greater U.S. Accountability to Uphold TIP Report Standards app...| NCOSE
WASHINGTON, DC (September 30, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) commended the introduction of the A.I. LEAD Act, a bipartisan bill that will establish a federal product liability framework to hold companies responsible for Artificial Intelligence (AI) harms. The A.I. LEAD Act was introduced yesterday by Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Josh […] The post NCOSE Supports A.I. LEAD Act to Confront AI Harms appeared first on NCOSE.| NCOSE
Meta's AI chatbot deliberately employs the same design that has already led to children's deaths. The post Meta’s AI Chatbot: A Deadly Design Ignoring Tragic Lessons appeared first on NCOSE.| NCOSE
Tim Nester (Vice President of Communications at NCOSE) is sitting in to host this week, and he sits down with Patrick Erlandson to discuss the Truth About Fathers and their role in the fight against sexual exploitation – specifically areas of pornography and sex trafficking. Patrick’s journey into the movement to end sexual exploitation began […]| NCOSE
Mr. Benjamin W. Bull serves as General Counsel of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation.| NCOSE
Meta promises to protect children online, but behind the scenes, they’re actively choosing to enable predators. Children are suffering because of Meta’s broken promises. The post Meta’s Broken Promises: Children Pay the Price appeared first on NCOSE.| NCOSE
The Lure of Lies: Grooming and Recruitment in the Sex Trade Victoria Sinis is the founder of Creating Gems, an organization created to help young women break free from harmful narratives about themselves. In this presentation from the 2024 CESE Summit, Victoria digs into the deceptive tactics used to lure individuals into the commercial sex […] The post PODCAST: The Lure of Lies of OnlyFans appeared first on NCOSE.| NCOSE
WASHINGTON, DC (September 9, 2025) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) called for Meta to face accountability for enabling children to be sexually exploited in its Virtual Reality platform, as two Meta whistleblowers revealed during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing today. “Shocking revelations about Meta’s prioritization of profits and user engagement over safety […] The post NCOSE Says Meta Must be Held Accountable for Failing to Protect Children appeared first...| NCOSE
How Dani Pinter's journey in the fight against sexual exploitation has led her to become NCOSE's lead litigator.| NCOSE
Haley McNamara (Chief Strategy Officer at NCOSE) sits down with Teresa J. Helm (Public Policy Outreach Manager and Survivor Services Coordinator at NCOSE) to talk about her experience as a survivor. This past week, survivors gathered on Capitol Hill to call on lawmakers to release the government files on the Epstein case. Teresa added her […] The post PODCAST: Epstein Survivor Speaks Out appeared first on NCOSE.| NCOSE
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 the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files. U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie and 48 cosponsors filed House Resolution 581, a “discharge petition,” which would compel Congressional consideration of an act (Epstein Files Transparency […] The post NCOSE Supports U.S. House Effort to Release Epstein Files, Saying Survivors Dese...| NCOSE
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. The post Breaking! FTC Takes Historic Action Against Pornhub After Years of Advocacy appeared first on NCOSE.| NCOSE
Porn’s too easy to spot on Spotify. Pornography and sexually explicit images are prohibited, but pervasive on the platform.| NCOSE
The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) called on Spotify to either halt the roll out of its new direct message (DM) features or disable the DM feature for minors and utilize robust age verification to ensure minors do not access it, as direct messages are a high-risk feature for sexual abuse and grooming online. Spotify’s DM feature is reported to be for everyone aged 16 and up.| NCOSE
The pornography industry's profit model thrives on abuse and addiction.| NCOSE
XAI has rolled out a new AI companion designed to have sexually explicit conversations with users. And the Apple App Store has rated it 12+!| NCOSE
The 2025 Dirty Dozen List is hereCDA Section 230Learn More Why We Exist The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) exists to build a world where people can live and love without sexual abuse and exploitation. What We Do Defend Human Dignity We believe every human being deserves the opportunity to live life to its […]| NCOSE
Communications Decency Act SECTION 230 Misinterpretations of Communications Decency Act (CDA) Section 230 have granted Big Tech blanket immunity for facilitating rampant sexual abuse and exploitation. Until we repeal Section 230, corporations have NO INCENTIVE to make their products safer. The Greatest Enabler of Online Sexual Exploitation Now a cornerstone of our online society, Section […]| NCOSE
Misinterpretations of CDA Section 230 grant Big Tech blanket immunity for any and all types of sexual abuse and exploitation they facilitate.| NCOSE
Image-based sexual abuse (IBSA) is a broad term that involves the weaponization of sexually explicit images or videos.| NCOSE
Articles Articles Events News Podcast Press Research Victories Why Parents Need the EARN IT Act April 7, 2022 For everyone, but for parents and caregivers in particular, the #EARNITAct is the most important child protection legislation pending before Congress in 2022. Read More » Omegle Needs Accountability for Facilitating the Exploitation of Children April 4, […]| NCOSE
Twitter reviewed and verified child sexual abuse material. They then declared it was not against their policies and would not be taken down.| NCOSE
Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton addresses age verification on porn sites. Opponents say this is an invasion of privacy. Here's why it's not.| NCOSE
Immigrant populations across the globe are one of the main groups vulnerable to exploitation through sex trafficking and here's why.| NCOSE
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 in front of Jodie’s eyes, were multiple pornographic images and a video, depicting herself having sex with various men. Yet Jodie had never taken these photos! She had never even […]| NCOSE