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"Like everything else schools provide free of charge to students such as books, laptops, bussing, and instruments, universal access to meals should be a no-brainer." https://www.yourtango.com/news/school-tells-students-if-they-cant-pay-they-wont-eat

"When trains block a crossing for hours on end, kids risk their lives to get to school. The stopped trains also prevent ambulances and fire trucks from helping people in an emergency." https://www.propublica.org/article/trains-crossing-blocked-kids-norfolk-southern

"The conservative Heritage Foundation, a think tank, has indicated that they support KOSA because it could be used to 'protect kids' from transgender subject matter online." https://www.thepitchkc.com/as-the-kids-online-safety-act-moves-forward-what-are-its-real-intentions-and-most-likely-impacts-for-missouri-and-kansas/

"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

"Talking to teens about suicide isn't a fun conversation but it has to be had. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people 10-24 years olds, having the conversation and checking in frequently is imperative to ensure teens have the knowledge to keep them earth side as long as possible." https://www.upworthy.com/teen-suicidal-thoughts-parenting

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We are Prostasia Foundation, a child protection organization whose mission is prevention-focused, evidence-based and sex-positive. Find out more by watching our new introduction video featuring @DrGTenbergen. https://prostasia.org. https://youtu.be/cLALe5WlXl4

This is what happens when fictional children are protected like real ones. Actual victims of abuse and exploitation are overlooked while law enforcement targets people for playing a video game. https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/internet/afp-arrest-man-for-allegedly-creating-child-exploitation-game-in-victoria/news-story/25ad47896ed3ee8d8039d866f860a0aa

"But perhaps banning social media — or heavily monitoring kids who use it, which is another common parental response — isn’t the most constructive solution to the problem. Perhaps, instead, we should focus more on helping kids learn how to safely navigate social media and manage online privacy and decision-making." https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/11/well/family/social-media-bans-teens.html

"It turns out that sexting may be a more complicated topic than I realized. In fact, telling a teen to never sext may be analogous to telling them to never have sex or never drink alcohol." https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/smart-people-dont-diet/202309/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-sexting

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/

"Her ability to tackle complex subjects such as pedophilia and human trafficking with sensitivity and nuance, as seen in _I, Pedophile_, and her commitment to mental health advocacy through _I Need My Best Friend Back_, underscores her dedication to making films that matter."https://www.digitaljournal.com/entertainment/dark-highway-producer-gina-simone-sheds-light-on-the-crime-of-human-trafficking-along-canadas-busiest-highway/article

"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/

"The platform also updated its resources for caregivers and parents, including new informational videos and a caregiver guide to using the app." https://mashable.com/video/snapchat-minor-teen-safety-updates

"According to the book’s website, the two researchers dispelled common myths about teens and social media with respect to depression, 'sexting' and excessive screen time."  https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/harvard-researchers-investigate-digital-well-being-of-teens

"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/

"'David had his life completely ruined. His entire life was stolen from him based on wrongful and untrue allegations,' said Hasbrouck." https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/09/06/montgomery-co-man-gets-55k-after-being-wrongfully-convicted-of-crime-but-for-him-its-not-enough/

Restorative justice isn't about giving people a free pass. It's about giving both victims and perpetrators the option of real accountability and healing. This can be valuable to some of victim/survivors. https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2023/9/6/23860248/criminal-justice-system-restorative-justice-crime-homicide-legal-courtroom

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