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...
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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...
Parental control apps: ally or adversary?
Chances are, the global pandemic has increased your reliance—and the time you spend—on the internet in myriad ways, from following the latest health news to ordering...
In defense of thoughts
Something I didn’t think I would need to do when I started writing about fandom discourse three years ago (although that's too charitable a name, "wank" is the more...
The truth behind QAnon
Agents of the deep state are using their control of politicians and the media to bury the truth about pedophilia and sex trafficking. QAnon conspiracy theory or fact? You...
Dress codes: sex and stigma
I was in middle school when the spaghetti strap phase of the late 90’s hit (yes, I’m old). Basically, all tank tops that came out for a year or two, were spaghetti...
A social worker’s role in child sexual abuse cases
When we talk about child sexual abuse in the United States, the focus is too often exclusively on laws and punishments, as opposed to social work and healing. To this...
A primer on consent
For younger adults, exploring dating and sexuality can quickly turn dangerous without the benefit of comprehensive sex education that includes consent. Because consent is...
How the registry harms families
In 1996, California enacted Megan’s Law, which informed communities of people who were convicted of a sex offense. As a new mom, I wanted to prevent my child from being...