"Children can learn to take advantage of other children, and child sexual abuse is one form of that. Bullying is another, albeit more common, form. We have normalized cruelty, and we must change how we treat one another." https://prostasia.org/blog/fear-and-abuse/
"The digital rights community has observed an uptick in censorship of LGBTQ+ websites as well as troubling attempts by several countries to pass explicitly anti-LGBTQ+ bills restricting freedom of expression and privacy" https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/06/around-world-threats-lgbtq-speech-deepen
Reports of abusive content can give law enforcement the evidence they need to stop abusive situations. Your report could help save a child. https://prostasia.org/get-help/csam/
"When you dig far enough into the data, you realize that any data supporting the idea of dangerous minorities is, of course, the very same fearful exploitation. Because they’re hated, they are targeted by police, legislators, and the dominant group." https://prostasia.org/blog/fear-and-abuse/
"We need to systematically change to ensure we are protecting the vulnerable among us, not attempting to call their efforts for protection ‘woke’ in a disgusting attempt to make bullying a good thing." https://prostasia.org/blog/fear-and-abuse/
"It is common in abuse statistics for minorities to be overrepresented. In other words, minorities are particularly vulnerable, and trans people are no exception." https://prostasia.org/blog/fear-and-abuse/
"YouTube removed an episode of the “Holly Randall Unfiltered” industry podcast, featuring an interview with Reason magazine senior editor Elizabeth Nolan Brown debunking myths about sex trafficking spread by anti-sex-work activists, mainstream media and politicians." https://www.xbiz.com/news/273912/youtube-censors-holly-randall-podcast-episode-debunking-anti-sex-work-myths
"In an environment of pervasive moral panic, few are brave enough to talk about alternatives… but on June 8 you can meet and discuss with some of those who are." https://prostasia.org/?na=v&nk=18015-05ed1362cf&id=129
Our new executive director speaks on the exclusion of marginalized groups in child protection in this excerpt from our 2023 brochure.
Read the complete brochure: https://prostasia.org/publications/brochure/
Hear more from Dr. Tenbergen: https://prostasia.org/event/prevention-today/
This pride month, we're reiterating our committment to protecting discussions of queer topics online in the face of rising homophobia. Learn more at our relaunch event on June 8th:
https://prostasia.org/event/prevention-today/
Calling all supporters! 🗣️ Join Dr. Gilian Tenbergen on June 8th for an insightful discussion on the future of sexual abuse prevention. Discover where Prostasia Foundation is headed and watch The Recall: Reframed. Secure your place today! https://prostasia.org/event/prevention-today/
Meet our new Executive Director! Join Dr. Gilian Tenbergen on June 8th for a discussion about the future of sexual abuse prevention and to learn about where the Prostasia Foundation is headed next. The event features a screening of The Recall: Reframed.
https://prostasia.org/event/prevention-today/
As an experienced researcher, an expert in sexual violence prevention, and a mother, Dr. Gilian Tenbergen knows how important it is to get child protection right. We're excited to work with her to create a world where all children are safe from harm. Welcome to the team @DrGTenbergen https://prostasia.org/?na=archive&email_id=128
We're thrilled to announce that @DrGTenbergen will serve as the Prostasia Foundation's next Executive Director. With over a decade of experience as a renowned child protection researcher and an unwavering commitment to upholding human rights, Dr. Tenbergen's leadership will set the stage for a new era in our groundbreaking work. https://prostasia.org/?na=archive&email_id=128
If we want to prevent abuse, we need people who are brave enough to have hard conversations about why it happens. The Prostasia Foundation exists to bring those people together. You can join the conversation in our forum:
https://forum.prostasia.org/
Join @WoodhullFreedom at a free conversation on how censorship has impacted adult performers, how porn can be beneficial for sex education, and how it affirms sexual freedom. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/censored-pleasure-porn-free-expression-sexual-freedom-tickets-630398658357
@FSCArmy's Capitol Hill Fly-In is your opportunity to meet with members of Congress or their key staff to communicate how financial discrimination affects your business and the adult industry.https://action.freespeechcoalition.com/dc/
Corporal punishment is child abuse. And it's legal in many parts of the world, including in many schools.
Abolish corporal punishment worldwide now! #EndCorporalPunishment https://www.end-violence.org/sites/default/files/2023-04/Corporal%20Punishment%20-%2010%20key%20messages%202022%20%281%29.pdf
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