Darby Bailey was tucking her five-year-old nephew into bed in May 2020 when she noticed an iPad he had been using was still on. As she was closing apps on the device, she was shocked to find that, although her nephew could barely read, he had somehow managed to open Safari and land on Pornhub!
We believe all people have the right to a life free from sexual exploitation and its effects. This includes the right to safe digital spaces where human dignity is protected and preserved.
We have several areas where your action and support are needed right now in order to make the Internet safer for all.
A Defender is a staunch proponent of creating a world free from sexual exploitation. A Defender is a pillar of unwavering support in the fight to oppose sexual exploitation and defend human dignity. The National Center on Sexual Exploitation’s Defenders are concerned individuals and families that contribute monthly to further the efforts of this mission.
Melanie Thompson's presentation at the 2020 CESE Summit will dive into platforms such as Backpage.com and will also explore other online and social media platforms, like TikTok and Onlyfans, to address their participation in perpetuating the online exploitation of children.
