"Rather than needing to reconcile the two, our sex-positive approach is what empowers us to set aside assumptions and focus on the facts of what it takes to keep kids safe." https://prostasia.org/newsletter/?email_id=132
"In a sex-negative society, children are sheltered from all mentions of sex, leaving them unprepared to recognize and report an abusive situation, should they encounter one. Sex positivity recognizes that information about sex is not inherently dangerous..."
"There is no dispute that more must be done to keep children safe online. But mass surveillance is not, and will never be, a viable solution, and it’s time for the European Union and other governments to drop the pretense that it ever will be." https://jere.my/why-the-eu-will-lose-its-battle-for-chat-control/
Conservatives claim book bans are not targeted at LGBTQ expression. So why was one library using a search for the word "gay" to identify books containing "inappropriate" content?
https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/11/us/alabama-library-marie-louise-gay-reaj/index.html
“There are huge implications for national security as well as consumer privacy against corporations. Plenty of unsavory reasons for people to push this technology that have nothing to do with protecting children.” https://theintercept.com/2023/10/01/apple-encryption-iphone-heat-initiative/
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
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"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/
"the abuse we continuously uncover in this industry is beyond just a few programs. These abusive practices are reported across the board and are ingrained in the pervasive culture of the Troubled Teen Industry." https://reason.com/2023/08/06/inside-an-anti-porn-camp-for-teens/
"The repercussions of the abuse are devastating: At least a dozen boys died by suicide in 2022, after they were blackmailed, according to the FBI." https://www.washingtonpost.com/parenting/2023/10/02/teen-boys-sextortion/
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/
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/
"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
"Instagram, in particular, has a history of failing to moderate harmful accounts despite Meta's anti-hate speech and harassment policies. Attacks have often targeted LGBTQ people, whom Meta has repeatedly claimed it is committed to supporting." https://www.mediamatters.org/gays-against-groomers/instagram-has-allowed-gays-against-groomers-spread-harmful-rhetoric-about
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/
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/
This is what it looks like when the systems intended to protect children fail so spectacularly they end up harming children
https://reason.com/2023/09/19/columbus-ohio-police-11-year-old/
And it's far from the first time
https://prostasia.org/blog/non-carceral-approach-csam/#:~:text=and%20protecting%20children.-,Prosecutorial%20overreach,-Due%20to%20its
More than 200 parents have now signed this letter opposing #KOSA https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/09/parents-of-trans-kids-urge-senate-to-oppose-online-safety-bill-that-could-harm-lgbtq-youth/
Advocate for the prevention of child sexual abuse and amateur paraphilia researcher. Kinda fond of human rights and that stuff.
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