New research:
"Sex robots may present an opportunity for a clinical management of individuals with paraphilic interests whose realisation would result in infliction of harm and/or legal consequences." https://buff.ly/3VOpml2
As we attempted to call out anti-LGBTQ legislation, @facebook moderation decided to block our post, without reason or explanation or the opportunity for an appeal. This is just the latest in a wave of censorship directed at prevention and human rights activists.
Preventing abuse is nuanced and complex, and everyone has opportunity for learning and discussion. We have a forum where you can discuss prevention and child protection so you can learn more - or come up with brilliant new ideas: https://buff.ly/2K127Dk
"I know I will invest my anger in addressing these issues and being part of the solution. Will you join me and Prostasia Foundation in the fight to eradicate child sexual abuse?" https://buff.ly/3gDgzDt
"This post (and another version posted on my personal blog), will delve into the cancel culture that has swarmed around the people doing some of the most challenging work in child sexual abuse prevention." https://buff.ly/3gDgzDt
Encountering child sexual abuse material online can be scary and overwhelming, but reporting it protects survivors. Our Get Help page contains a guide that walks you through the steps to report illegal content and seek support for yourself.
https://buff.ly/2UWBJOJ
RT @ENBrown
Should you let your child get a tattoo? Maybe not. But should the state arrest you just because you do? Definitely not. And yet that's exactly what's happening in New York state and elsewhere https://reason.com/2022/11/15/parents-face-criminal-charges-over-childrens-tattoos/
RT @JessicaValenti
Leaked audio of a strategy session between Tennessee lawmakers and Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America reveals the anti-abortion group telling politicians to wait a year or two before going after IVF and contraception
https://jessica.substack.com/p/abortion-every-day-111522#details
The idea that stigma enables abuse is a difficult one to understand, and even some experts struggle with the concept. However, the science is clear and the explanation can be simple. We discussed how stigma impedes prevention in a previous blog post: https://buff.ly/3DKRw6Q
"Terrifying into silence the people who do this work will only serve to make it easier for abuse to continue." https://buff.ly/3gDgzDt
RT @KaiShappley
We especially need lgbtqia+ communities in safe states to start learning how to help. Since we have been in a safe state we realize that blue states activists who can get plugged in with red state activists should be doing that now because it’s coming to y’all’s front door too https://twitter.com/ErinInTheMorn/status/1592536218507833344
RT @mikestabile
KOSA looks poised to move in the year end defense spending authorization. As @mmasnick details — again — it’s a disaster waiting to happen. https://www.techdirt.com/2022/11/17/bad-news-for-the-internet-congress-looking-to-sneak-in-dangerous-save-the-kids-internet-bill-into-year-end-omnibus/
"I find this happens quite frequently in the field of sexual abuse prevention–society talks a good game (we all want to protect children), but when it comes to supporting and funding evidence-based programs that actually protect children, we fall short." https://buff.ly/3gDgzDt
Hate Mail
Oh boy. A popular science piece I wrote for @ProstasiaInc is now live. Found out via the bird site. Given that site’s willingness to tolerate #hatespeech, #ViolentThreats rhetoric, and all out threats, I can’t foresee this ending well. The piece I wrote is about #sexualabuse #prevention and I stand by it.
The thesis of the piece is simple: we need to stop the performative rage and actually put our money where our mouths are. #protect #children.
RT @JuliaSerano
new essay! not only debunks #trans "social contagion" & "gr00ming" charges, but shows how they're linked, & the unconscious thinking behind the TERF-to-fascist pipeline. no paywall link, pls share & give it lots of "claps" (up to 50) so other ppl see it!
https://juliaserano.medium.com/anti-trans-grooming-and-social-contagion-claims-explained-a511a93b042f?sk=6bb3c7d13529e52d16f9781f42162a3b
RT @WoodhullFreedom
Our friends @DecrimSex wrote a succinct explanation of #SESTA/FOSTA.
Check it out here: https://decriminalizesex.work/sesta-fosta-explained/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=f5d56afc-8706-4086-b5c4-a218706f55fc
A child protection organization combining an evidence-based approach to child sexual abuse prevention with its commitment to human rights and sex positivity.