Prostasia Foundation @ProstasiaInc@qoto.org

From #FOSTA/SESTA and the #OnlineSafetyBill (UK) to #EARNIT and #KOSA, it's becoming increasingly common for governments to use children as pawns to push anti-porn, anti-sex worker, and anti-free speech legislation, none of which protect children.

Protecting children means protecting marginalized children from bigotry and oppression. That's why the Prostasia Foundation has always stood behind trans and other queer people in their fight for acceptance and legal protections, and why we always will.

Complaining about the terminology used by prevention experts won't protect children. Following the research on why abuse occurs to implement strategies that can prevent it, on the other hand, will. Which do you think is more important?

It's easy for nuance to get lost on social media. If you're looking for clarification on the evidence behind our positions or need help finding accurate information about abuse and prevention, consider joining our forum: https://forum.prostasia.org/

Prostasia is proud to stand behind the experts who dedicate themselves to keeping kids safe, despite facing growing harassment over their vital work. To our partners in the field: thank you for everything you do. Together, we can build a better future for all children.

It shouldn't be controversial to say that protecting children is more important than protecting dolls or cartoons.

"Besides the Louisiana law that entered force on Jan. 1, lawmakers in other U.S. states have introduced age verification bills in a push that the Free Speech Coalition calls the “most aggressive censorship we’ve seen in decades.”" https://www.ynot.com/france-to-require-age-verficiation-to-access-adult-sites/

“Every morning when I first log into my phone, even if it takes a moment to load Instagram, I have an adrenaline rush,” DeVille told NBC News. “Imagine that stress, imagine waking up every morning and wondering if you’ve lost your career.” https://www.xbiz.com/news/271702/nbc-news-probes-instagrams-sex-censorship-sex-worker-discrimination

RT @XBIZ: SW Groups Denounce Arizona's Fear-Mongering Around Super Bowl https://xbiz.com/news/271378/sw-groups-denounce-arizonas-fear-mongering-around-super-bowl…

RT @gingerbanks1
Shaming a person for the sexual fetishes that they have no control over is not healthy. Are the people involved consenting and enjoying themselves? Then leave your shameful opinion out of it please. Just because it’s kinky doesn’t mean it’s unhealthy.

RT @StopItNow
Stop It Now! Director, Jenny Coleman, is part of a team of #childsexualabuse prevention experts presenting at the Douglas County School District Legacy Campus in Colorado on February 10th.

There is no cost to attend this panel. Register here: https://bit.ly/3JaK8YO

A few who may become criminals:
- Child advocacy centers who use anatomically correct dolls when questioning victims.
- Special educators seeking to divert mentally disabled clients from harming others.
- Anyone who can't lift a full-size doll. https://prostasia.org/media/?email_id=50

The other 2023 sex toy criminalization bill in Utah recently passed the House and now heads to the Senate. Sponsors @MatthewGwynn and Scott Sandall should know their law has no support from prevention experts as it could obstruct their work.

2023's second sex toy prohibition law was just introduced, this time in Kentucky. Let's remind sponsor @sdietz2 that such laws aren't evidence-based or supported by experts, and could hamper prevention research. https://openstates.org/ky/bills/2023RS/HB182/

"Among her recommendations are “comprehensive sex education” and perpetration-prevention programs that include “peer support for people who are at risk of offending, but who have committed never to harm a child.”" https://buff.ly/3jhl4Vo

RT @mattxiv
part of the problem with tiktok censorship is that users are making up so many code words to describe serious topics that nobody ever knows what the hell anyone is actually talking about https://twitter.com/PopCrave/status/1619014992426319873

No matter the situation, adults have the responsibility to avoid putting children in situations that carry a high risk of harm. No child is ever at fault for their abuse.

RT @OpenRightsGroup
On #SaferInternetDay the government would like you to think the #OnlineSafetyBill does that. But how is it safe to scan everyone's private messages? Given the uncertainties of the tech and its deployment on every phone, the aim is surveillance over safety. https://www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/how-the-online-safety-bill-puts-a-spy-in-your-pocket/