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Calling all #trustandsafety, #privacy, and #childprotection professionals. Join us on October 13 to learn how platforms are keeping kids safe in the age of #encryption https://www.eventbrite.com/e/child-protection-in-an-age-of-end-to-end-encryption-tickets-732084864537?aff=oddtdtcreator #GlobalEncryptionDay

"It’s up to us as parents to break the cycle and teach our children how to think openly, be accepting, respectful and understanding of others, and to make the right decisions for themselves and their own sexual health." https://www.newyorkfamily.com/how-to-raise-sex-positive-kids/

Friendly reminder that the same government that wants access to all of your encrypted DMs can't even keep classified information from being leaked in a video game.

Dark money in the Crypto Wars: "the Heat Initiative, as opaque as it is new, introduces the obscured interests of billionaires to a dispute over the rights of ordinary individuals." https://theintercept.com/2023/10/01/apple-encryption-iphone-heat-initiative/

We're the only child protection organization that refuses to compromise on your human rights and fundamental freedoms. Support our work with a donation: https://prostasia.org/donate/

"The STOP CSAM Act, as amended, would lead to censorship of First Amendment protected speech, including speech about reproductive health, sexual orientation and gender identity, and personal experiences related to gender, sex, and sexuality." https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/09/eff-aclu-and-59-other-organizations-demand-congress-protect-digital-privacy-and

We don't rely on fearmongering or moral panic to grab attention because we believe abuse is best prevented when everyone has access to reliable information. Do you agree? Help us grow with a financial contribution: https://prostasia.org/donate/

Donations aren't the only way to support our work. Our most passionate supporters choose to get involved directly as volunteers. You can learn more and see a list of available positions on our website: https://prostasia.org/jobs/

Every year, we intercept thousands of searches for illegal content and direct those searching for it to resources that can help them stop. You can help us grow our impact by donating today: https://prostasia.org/donate/

"More than a quarter of teenagers questioned said they feel anxious all or most of the time with a further 45% saying they feel anxious at least some of the time, with exams, school life, and peer pressure the being main reasons." https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2023/third-of-teenagers-do-not-feel-safe-walking-down-a-street-alone-bbc-5live-and-bitesize-survey-suggests

From exposing abuse in the foster care system to defending your online privacy from misguided legislation, your support makes everything we do possible. Help us keep fighting with a donation today: https://prostasia.org/donate/

Prostasia is a proud sponsor of @Heal2End's Just Healing Retreat, which will gather in community to integrate the wide spectrum of gender, sexuality, and relationships that support and sustain the work of healing. https://heal2end.org/retreat/

"Conflating LGBTQ+ identity with pornography is a well-worn tactic among the far-right, and the source of slurs like 'groomer' and 'pedophile' and accusations around the 'sexualization' of children." https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/09/new-far-right-vision-board-outlaws-trans-people-and-imprisons-all-pornographers/

"Despite all the barriers and setbacks they face, many 'bad survivors' still manage to cobble together some semblance of a support network." https://prostasia.org/blog/bad-survivors-healing-myth/

"In a particularly egregious case, he was told that his attractions made him ineligible to receive support from a helpline for survivors, even after he explained that he had been abused." https://prostasia.org/blog/bad-survivors-healing-myth/

CSAM means child sexual abuse material. If a real child isn't being sexually abused through the creation or distribution of the material, it isn't CSAM. #prostasiadefines

"Despite the benefit fictional outlets can provide for survivors, stigmatizing views on lolicon and similar content are widespread. Some critics use the term 'virtual child pornography,' even as survivors speak out against the comparison." https://prostasia.org/blog/bad-survivors-healing-myth/

"Suicidality rates among adults who were abused as kids are three times the average, and other mental health issues are also widespread." https://prostasia.org/blog/bad-survivors-healing-myth/

"As if ideas about the 'right way' to be a survivor weren’t oppressive enough, many survivors also face societal pressure to follow a ‘healing process.’" https://prostasia.org/blog/bad-survivors-healing-myth/

"Children and teenagers have the right to communication - censoring the internet may very well increase sexual abuse perpetration offline by diminishing avenues for children to disclose ongoing abuse." https://prostasia.org/newsletter/?email_id=131