April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and "Zoombombing" is a new threat.






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Highlights: How porn use impacts partners, how to stop "Zoombombing," and more!

How You Can Make a Difference During Child Abuse Prevention Month ([link removed])

Have you heard the devastating fact that 1 in 10 children will experience child sexual abuse by the time they reach 18 years of age?

In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the National Center on Sexual Exploitation holds hope that parents and legislators alike will come together to protect children online. We have the power to intervene in real time and prevent child sexual abuse (CSA).

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How to Secure Zoom Calls and Protect from Pornographic "Zoombombing" ([link removed])

Intruders, known as “Zoombombers,” have been able to enter a yet-unknown-but-growing number of unsecured Zoom meetings with the intent of disruption and exploitation.

Some have gone as far as sending nude images of themselvesand/or sharing recorded pornography to the call’s participants—many of these calls have included young children.

The FBI has responded to the reports, which is important, but groups and individuals who still want or need to use Zoom have to be aware of these problems and of potential security solutions they can implement.

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The Dangers of "Sugar Dating" Exposed by College Student ([link removed])

"Sugar dating" companies (such as SeekingArrangement) are notorious for targeting economically vulnerable young women with their marketing efforts and, as more young adults are likely to be economically vulnerable due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's crucial that awareness of the dangers of "sugar dating" becomes widespread.

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How Pornography Use Impacts Partners ([link removed])

Many people are unaware of the emotional/psychological abuse and sexual coercion that active pornography users use to hide their addiction and/or manipulate their partners. 

Anne Blythe, host of the Betrayal Trauma Recovery podcast, joined us on Facebook Live to talk about abuse issues related to pornography use and how to stop this type of abuse—especially during this time of quarantine when more people are using pornography and doing so while stuck at home.

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With gratitude,

Dawn Hawkins

Sr. Vice President and Executive Director

National Center on Sexual Exploitation

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