Roblox: A Tool for Sexual Predators, A Threat for Childrens’ Safety
S.U. started playing Roblox when she was 9 or 10. She was manipulated, exploited, abused, and by 11 years old she had attempted suicide twice.
She's not the only one.
The reality is that Roblox’s child safety measures are grossly insufficient and the platform acts as a first point of contact between predators and children.
Children 12 and under make up the largest demographic of Roblox’s users. But the company is doing an astonishingly poor job of protecting their young userbase. This is why we have added Roblox to our
Dirty Dozen List
for the second year in a row, and are inviting you to join us in urging them to change!
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ACTION: Demand Roblox Stop Treating Child's Safety Like a Game
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The Children of CDA 230: Child Sexual Abuse Victim Denied Justice Against Snapchat
A 15-year-old boy in Texas was sexually abused by his teacher, who used Snapchat to groom him and send him sexually explicit content. The abuse was discovered after boy overdosed on drugs teacher either provided, or paid for, the lawsuit alleges.
The teen filed lawsuit accusing Snap of “failing to protect underage users of its social media platform from sexual predators.” The Supreme Court rejected the appeal after lower courts ruled Snapchat was immune under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
The blanket immunity that CDA 230 provides to corporations has had detrimental effects on users and especially children. This is why congress is moving to Sunset 230!
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ACTION: Urge Congress to Remove CDA 230 Immunity to Stop Online Sex Trafficking & CSAM!
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VICTORY! North Carolina Makes Sex Buying a Felony on First Offence
The North Carolina state legislature passed
H 971, “Hotel Operation and Personnel Education Act,”
which
makes sex buying a felony on the first offence
, effective December 1, 2024.
This is enormous progress. Deterring sex buyers is the only way to truly end prostitution and sex trafficking.
No Buyers=No Business!
The Act also requires hotel personnel to complete mandatory training for recognizing the signs of human trafficking.
This victory is a result of the tireless work of North Carolina allies, including
NC Stop Human Trafficking
.
We are grateful for their powerful voices which they dedicate to defending human dignity.
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ACTION: Call on Your Local Elected Officials to Combat Sex Buying!
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Nominate a Safe, Child-Friendly Dance Studio
DA:NCE Awareness, a sponsor for the
2024 #CESESummit
, just launched their Healthy DA:NCE Directory. They are asking you to
nominate a dance studio that is dedicated to teaching safe, age-appropriate children’s dance!
Designed with concerned parents and guardians in mind, the Healthy DA:NCE Directory helps adults find safe and nurturing dance options for kids inside and outside the dance community.
Make sure your area is represented. Nominate an organization now!
Nominate a Dance Studio
Also, be sure
to visit DA:NCE's booth during the #CESESummit to connect with them. Or, find them on Whova, and let them know how they can best support your efforts to end exploitation.
If you haven't yet registered for the #CESESummit, do so below, so you can connect with DA:NCE and other admirable leaders in the child protection and anti-sexual exploitation space!
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