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"Calling this mere 'name-calling,'... does not communicate what is so hateful about it. And it implies a lack of awareness of the slur’s role in a discourse of deliberate dehumanization of trans people" https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/04/03/lesley-stahl-interview-marjorie-taylor-greene-pedophile-slur/

"In some ways, this perfectly illustrates a system we set up that winds up leaving nothing but trauma and harm in its wake, and yet we justify it in the name of 'protecting the children.'" https://reason.com/2023/04/03/poncha-springs-schoolhouse-daycare-kids-preschool-trial/

"Credit card companies like Mastercard blocked financial transactions at Pornhub leading to a financial disaster for thousands of independent adult content creators who rely on monetization as a means to pay their bills and support their families." https://www.ynot.com/mike-stabile-money-shot/

It's no coincidence that many QAnon conspirators have turned out to be groomers - they're the ones who benefit when people fall for misinformation about abuse. That's why Prostasia and the prevention community rely on research and evidence to inform our approach.

There are two different sides when it comes to efforts to prevent child sexual abuse. One of them is committed to using research to find effective strategies for keeping kids safe. The other spends most of their time complaining about an acronym.

The Jenna Quinn Law to help prevent child sexual abuse has been introduced into Congress again, and once again it has our full support. Read more here, and watch out for a link to write to your representative soon. https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/hassan-cornyn-colleagues-introduce-the-jenna-quinn-law-to-help-prevent-child-abuse

A common tactic of predators is to portray themselves as being "safe" or "the good guy". It's no wonder why so many of these "predator hunters" end up getting outed as predators themselves https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/mar/31/canada-arrest-pedophile-hunting-group-explicit-images

Protecting children includes protecting them against bigotry

Sexuality is a broad concept that includes sexual orientation, gender, kinks, fetishes, paraphilias, and more. Sexuality does not refer to behaviors or codes of morality. #prostasiadefines

"Free Speech Coalition has shared a new report – “Financial Discrimination and the Adult Industry” – which found that an overwhelming majority of adult industry workers have lost a bank account or financial tool due to their source of income." https://www.ynot.com/fsc-report-adult-workers-face-widespread-financial-discrimination-2/

"This is the basic anatomy of a moral panic. Fear is powerful. Mass fear is nearly unstoppable. Even with truth, fear permeates and can overtake even the truest assessment of a societal issue." https://prostasia.org/blog/moral-panic-101-grooming-is-bunk/

This is another example of right wing extremists using pedophilia as an insult term to spark moral panic where none need exist. Acts like this hinder the prevention of sexual violence. https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/03/30/gay-republican-chris-sander-same-sex-marriage/

Washington's Senate is considering HB 1394, Creating a developmentally appropriate response to youth who commit sexual offenses. The law emphasizes rehabilitation and will spare youth from lifetime sex offense registration over minor offenses. https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1394&Initiative=false&Year=2023

The #EARNIT Act and #KOSA "are not likely to substantially improve online safety for children, yet all could have the unintended effect of exposing children to more harm while eroding all users’ online experience and raising constitutional concerns." https://www.americanactionforum.org/insight/assessing-child-online-safety-legislation/

"the current right-wing “grooming” narrative is a multifaceted talking point to lodge viewpoints against LGBTQ marriage, gender identity studies being taught in public schools and the prevalence of queer art and literature in mainstream culture." https://prostasia.org/blog/moral-panic-101-grooming-is-bunk/

Prostasia Foundation is a child protection organization that combines its zero tolerance of child sexual abuse with its commitment to human and civil rights and sex positivity. In doing so, we aim to keep kids safe by upholding the rights and freedoms of all.

Supporting minor attracted people’s mental wellbeing helps protect children. By being understanding and accepting, we can help them to cope with their thoughts and feelings. #ChildProtection #MentalHealthAwareness

"Grooming can be a legitimate issue. But, when it is used simply as an insult to stoke moral panic, the real issues are drowned out by outrage. This prevents discussions on prevention and non-carceral mental and behavioral health interventions." https://prostasia.org/blog/moral-panic-101-grooming-is-bunk/

"Texas legislators not only want to make sure no one can start a discussion on these topics, they also want to make sure no one can find one. That creates glaring free-speech issues with this bill and, if passed, the consequences would be dire." https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/03/texas-bill-would-systematically-silence-anyone-who-dares-talk-about-abortion-pills

"Anti-porn activists want to get bills like these passed so there is a precedent to require device manufacturers and any applicable retailers to sell devices with filtering enabled at the point of purchase." https://www.ynot.com/utah-style-porn-filtering-proposed-8-states/