There is hardly a way to engage in the conversation around censorship, abuse prevention, and freedom of speech that doesn't involve talking about the obscure concept of...
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Targeting child abuse image laws to protect children
Effective laws against child abuse images are critically important in deterring the abuse itself and reducing the ongoing trauma suffered by its victims. In order to serve...
What I learned as a MAP’s partner
There’s a lot about minor attraction that you don’t know. I (who wish to remain anonymous) feel pretty confident about that because, until recently, there was a lot...
Child marriage is not consensual: America’s dirty little secret
If you even think about child marriage, perhaps you think this kind of child abuse only happens in developing countries. Perhaps you think that here in the United States...
5 common problems in socially neglected children
Child abuse, whether intentional or through ignorant behaviors by parents, other adults, and caregivers, are a leading cause of emotional and physical harm to children and...
The war on porn does not help children
The most potent weapon that sex work prohibitionists wield in their war on porn is the false narrative that pornography cannot be separated from child sexual abuse. But in...
Stop using “pedophile” as an insult
Quick: What’s the worst word you can think to call someone? Ask the majority of folks this question and aside from racial and ethnic slurs, they’ll say...
Risk factors for grooming
Children who have seen or experienced violence and trauma are often more at risk of being groomed for sexual abuse. Abusers can present as saviors to a minor who is...
Twitter’s pedo-populism is a setback for prevention
In October 2020, Twitter released a substantially revamped version of its terms of service on child exploitation. Although most of the changes simply clarify its existing...
CSAM filtering options compared
No
Internet company or website operator wants to allow its platform to
be used to distribute child sexual abuse material (CSAM). But
especially for smaller operators, it...