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Scrolling 2 Death
End Exploitation (with Dawn Hawkins)

Scrolling 2 Death

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 29:26


For this interview, I brought in Dawn Hawkins, CEO of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation. NCOSE is the leading organization exposing the connections between all forms of sexual exploitation, including sex trafficking, prostitution, pornography, and child sexual abuse. In addition to running NCOSE, Dawn is a mom of 5 and I loved learning about her approach to screens and her decision to homeschool after learning about the reliance on screens at her local public school system. This conversation is all about action and the power of parents' voices. One of the most vital ways parents can use their voices in this moment is to support the Kids Online Safety Act. This bill will give our kids much-needed protection online. This episode is sponsored by Bark Technologies. Learn about the Bark App for iPhones and Androids: *Use code SCROLLING2DEATH FOR 10% OFF Check out the Bark Phone --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scrolling2death/support

The Human Experience
Episode 56 - Dawn's Story

The Human Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 87:36


In this powerful episode, Jennifer Peterkin sits down with Dawn Hawkins, CEO of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE), to explore her journey into the fight against sexual exploitation. Dawn shares her personal experiences, the challenges of her work, and the incredible victories achieved through grassroots advocacy. This episode sheds light on the importance of unity, the impact of survivor-led initiatives, and the ongoing battle to hold corporations and policymakers accountable for protecting human dignity. 

Consider Before Consuming
Dawn Hawkins on How AI Technology is Impacting Sexual Exploitation

Consider Before Consuming

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 45:44


Trigger warning: The following podcast episode contains discussions of child sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and image-based sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised.Dawn Hawkins is the CEO of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, which exists to build a world without sexual exploitation and abuse. She joins us for this Consider Before Consuming Podcast episode to shed light on the pervasive influence of pornography, the normalization of sexual harm, and the alarming risks posed by AI-generated content. The episode underscores the urgent need for reform to protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation.Episode ResourcesJoin us: The Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation Global SummitVisit: The 2024 Dirty Dozen ListVisit: BarkVisit: Street GraceArticle: The Misuse of Artificial Intelligence in Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material

TNT Radio
Isaiah Vega-Luna, Jennifer London & Dawn Hawkins on State of the Nation - 20 September 2023

TNT Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 55:43


On today's show, Isaiah Vega-Luna discusses running for NYC Council. Later, Jennifer London discusses her new book. 

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Breaking Battlegrounds
John Pudner on GOP's Past & Future and Dawn Hawkins on Big Tech's Role in Sexual Exploitation

Breaking Battlegrounds

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 69:27


In this week's Breaking Battlegrounds episode, we welcomed two prominent guests; John Pudner and Dawn Hawkins. John Pudner, President of Take Back Our Republic Action, joined Chuck and Sam for a discussion about the path forward for the GOP. We discuss topics like campaign contribution, abortion, faith-based voters, Department of Education and more. Dawn Hawkins, CEO of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, highlighted a pressing issue - big tech's role in the proliferation of sexual exploitation. Shockingly, 13% of Twitter content is explicit. She shared that the organization has initiated multiple lawsuits against big tech to bring about necessary changes in their terms and conditions.Join us for an insightful discussion on these critical issues shaping our political landscape and digital age.-Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds-AboutDuring John Pudner's tenure as Executive Director (2015-2021), Take Back Our Republic compiled a perfect record of five statewide referenda wins in five different states, and Pudner led a 2017 effort before the Federal Elections Commission, in which Take Back Action Fund defeated Facebook, requiring the social media giant to disclose who was paying for political ads on that platform.  These important successes were a prime motivator in Pudner's transition to full-time President of Take Back Action Fund, where he will be able to focus his attention on political and grassroots lobbying efforts. Before shifting his efforts to the integrity of the system itself, Pudner spent 25 years running Republican political campaigns, including the faith-based turnout in 16 states for George W. Bush, and was first featured on Fox News after directing the campaign strategy of Republican Dave Brat's historic primary upset of Republican Majority Leader Eric Cantor. In the same period, he also won 185 out of 202 local zoning referenda, as well as dozens of Planning Commission and Supervisor votes, preventing developments that would have saddled communities not only with massive traffic jams, but also with flooding and erosion. -Dawn Hawkins is CEO of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, the leading organization exposing the connections between all forms of sexual exploitation, including sex trafficking, prostitution, pornography, and child sexual abuse. Dawn's energy, creativity and mobilization skills are deployed to build a world free from sexual violence, with freedom and human dignity for all.Dawn is deeply committed to bipartisan public policy solutions at the federal and state level. Her issue expertise, visionary initiatives, and innovative strategy have led to groundbreaking change in the legislative arena and in multimillion-dollar corporate policies. She has also envisioned and created a Law Center to challenge sexual exploitation profiteers in the courts.Dawn has been instrumental in re-imaging the National Center on Sexual Exploitation. She has centered the need to address sex buyer demand for commercial sex, has severely weakened the mainstream pornography industry, and is leading efforts to bring more accountability to technology platforms for child safety.Dawn has called out and changed corporate entities facilitating exploitation through the annual Dirty Dozen List, fostered a broad international coalition of 600+ organizations, and constantly: advocates for survivors. Her work has sparked change at Google, Hilton Worldwide, Comcast, Walmart, the Department of Defense, Instagram, TikTok, and other influential firms. Dawn has appeared on many television programs, including CNN, Fox & Friends, and Good Morning America. She regularly authors articles and speaks around the country addressing the public health harms of pornography, curbing demand for sex trafficking, protecting children and families in our digital world, and more.Dawn regularly volunteers for organizations devoted to helping children and refugees. She is a graduate of Tufts University and currently resides with her husband and five children in Virginia. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com

Change Agents with Andy Stumpf
How the Porn Industry Is Rewiring People's Brains (with Dawn Hawkins) - Change Agents w/Andy Stumpf

Change Agents with Andy Stumpf

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 44:45


Partners: HVMN – You can find Ketone-IQ at https://hvmn.com/changeagents to save 30% on your first subscription. Dawn Hawkins is CEO of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation. NCOSE is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that is dedicated to exposing the links between all forms of sexual abuse and exploitation. You can learn more about their work at https://endsexualexploitation.org/about/ Change Agents is an IRONCLAD original. Shop IRONCLAD Apparel: https://shop.thisisironclad.com/ Change Agents is an IRONCLAD original. Visit https://www.thisisironclad.com to learn more. Be sure to subscribe to @thisisironclad on YouTube and major social platforms. Follow us on Social - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ThisIsIRONCLAD#changeagents #Andystumpf #ironclad

Bar Fights
Dawn Hawkins/ Part 2

Bar Fights

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 22:19


This week join Sarah and Dawn Hawkins, CEO of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, for part 2 of this thought-provoking episode, as they delve deeper into the crucial topic of protecting children from sexual exploitation. Building upon the previous discussion on the "dirty dozen list," which highlights influential companies or organizations that are either making positive changes for our kids or need to improve, Dawn sheds light on the remarkable work her organization is undertaking.  

Bar Fights
Dawn Hawkins

Bar Fights

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 33:07


Get ready for a compelling episode with Sarah and Dawn Hawkins, CEO of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation. Explore the organization's vital efforts in protecting children from sexual exploitation and delve into valuable insights on how to safeguard your kids in the digital age. This is a discussion you won't want to miss, addressing a crucial issue that demands our attention.

EWTN NEWS NIGHTLY
2022-11-30 - EWTN News Nightly | Wednesday November 30, 2022

EWTN NEWS NIGHTLY

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 30:00


On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: As the Senate passes the so-call Respect for Marriage Act, critics caution it will threaten religious liberties. The bill will now move to the House of Representatives. In a statement on its passage, President Joe Biden said he will promptly and proudly sign it into law, adding Americans should have the right to marry the person they love. Meanwhile, late Tuesday night, riot police in hazmat gear took on protestors in China who say the recent curbs on COVID restrictions do not go far enough. Director of the Captive Nations Coalition on the Committee on Present Danger, Se Hoon Kim, joins to share what he thinks this signals for the country. And the new face of Twitter, Elon Musk, is vowing a crackdown on both child pornography and trafficking on the platform. CEO of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, Dawn Hawkins, joins to discuss this. On the final day of National Adoption Month, president of the Christian Alliance for Orphans, Jedd Medefind, joins to share whether there are enough adoptive homes and open arms for these children. Finally this evening, the Vatican approved the text of the new constitution for the Congregation of the Sisters Hospitallers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. General Councilor of the congregation, Sister Begona Perez, joins to tell us more about the new constitution and what the main changes are. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

The Covenant Eyes Podcast
Is the Porn Industry Directly Tied to Sex Trafficking?, With Dawn Hawkins, CEO of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE)

The Covenant Eyes Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 26:27


Is the porn industry directly tied to sex trafficking? In this episode, Dawn Hawkins, CEO of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE), answers this bold question and talks about what you can do to take action against this and other forms of sexual exploitation.More Information/Resources:2022 CESE Online Global Summit: https://endsexualexploitation.org/cese-summit-2022/NCOSE Website: www.EndSexualExploitation.orghttps://endsexualexploitation.org/issues/sex-trafficking/https://endsexualexploitation.org/law-center/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NCOSECovenant Eyes offers a clear path to freedom through trusted relationships and free resources. TRY COVENANT EYES FREE FOR 30 DAYS: (Promo Code: FreePodcast)Stay up to date on the latest news and guests on The Covenant Eyes Podcast by signing up for our newsletter: https://learn.covenanteyes.com/podcast-newsletter/ Accountability, Ally, Boundaries, Children, Christian, Church, Church Leader, Covenant Eyes, Dawn Hawkins, Dignity, Freedom, God, Human Trafficking, NCOSE, Online Exploitation, Pastor, Porn, Pornography, Porn Addiction, Porn Industry, Porn Recovery, Sex Trafficking, Sexual Exploitation

Smart Talks
3.13 National Center on Sexual Exploitation

Smart Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 36:39


The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is the leading organization exposing the connections between all forms of sexual exploitation, including sex trafficking, prostitution, pornography, and child sexual abuse. Dawn Hawkins is the CEO of NCOSE. She has centered the need to address buyer demand for commercial sex, called out corporate entities facilitating exploitation through the annual Dirty Dozen List, fostered an international movement, and constantly advocates for survivors. Her work has sparked change at Google, Hilton Worldwide, Comcast, Walmart, the Department of Defense, Instagram, TikTok, and other influential firms.Elizabeth and Dawn discuss the current state of the fight against sexual violence, including hopeful progress.Show notes:-View the full transcript and related links at elizabethsmartfoundation.org/smart-talks-3-13.-Chat 24/7 with the National Sexual Assault Hotline.All views, information, or opinions expressed in the Smart Talks podcast are solely those of the individual participant. They do not necessarily reflect the position or opinions of the Elizabeth Smart Foundation, the Malouf Foundation, or their affiliates. The information and opinions shared in Smart Talks do not constitute, and should not be construed as, mental health advice.  Smart Talks content is presented for informational purposes only; because each person and situation is unique, please consult a mental health professional for any questions.Support the show

Rod Arquette Show
Rod Arquette Show: Discussing the Rising Consumer Price Index

Rod Arquette Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 107:25


Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, September 13, 20224:20 pm: Kurt Couchman, Senior Fellow in Fiscal Policy at Americans for Prosperity joins the program to discuss the rising Consumer Price Index that is wreaking havocs on the pocket books of Americans4:38 pm: Senator Mike Lee joins the show for his weekly visit with Rod about what's happening in Washington, D.C., and today they'll discuss the Consumer Price Index report and Kamala Harris's claims that the border is secure6:05 pm: Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini joins the show for a conversation about an overflow homeless shelter he would like to open in the city this winter in an old library building6:20 pm: Dawn Hawkins, CEO of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation joins Rod to discuss the group's fight to shut down big porn6:38 pm: John Murawski of Real Clear Investigations joins the show for a conversation about his piece on how anti-white racism won acceptance in elite America

Catholic Drive Time: Keeping you Informed & Inspired!

Today on "Catholic Drive Time": Is the Pornhub Pornography Empire is Crumbling? Dawn Hawkins, the CEO of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, joins us. AND The MASS Exodus From Public Schools... parents make difficult decisions about where to send their kids this year. ALSO – Tito Edwards – BigPulpit.com - Violence in Nigeria Over last weekend, all Senate Democrats voted against an amendment from Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) which affirmed that only women can have babies. Consumer Prices Rose 8.5% in July.... oh wait, did Biden just say it was 0% inflation? An elite women's educational institution in Nashville which was founded nearly 160 years ago may soon accept biological males in an effort to accommodate an "expanded and deepened" concept of gender. Join Email list! GRNonline.com/CDT GRN to 42828 What's Concerning Us – Mass Exodus from public schools The New York Times recently chronicled the trend: “In New York City, the nation's largest school district has lost some 50,000 students over the past two years. In Michigan, enrollment remains more than 50,000 below pre-pandemic levels from big cities to the rural Upper Peninsula. “In the suburbs of Orange County, California, where families have moved for generations to be part of the public school system, enrollment slid for the second consecutive year; statewide, more than a quarter-million public school students have dropped from California's rolls since 2019.” Guest Seg. Dawn Hawkins – CEO - National Center for Sexual Exploitation – Is the Pornhub Pornography Empire is Crumbling? Visa and Pornhub A mass exodus is underway at Pornhub's owner, MindGeek, as the CEO, COO, and a number of staffers (some reports say as many as 70% of employees) What victories? How big is Pornhub? Who are the victims? 2nd Guest Seg. Tito Edwards – BigPulpit.com - Nigeria's Elephant in the Room: Christians are Being Targeted in Widespread Violence Joe Social Media IG: @TheCatholicHack Twitter: @Catholic_Hack Facebook: Joe McClane YouTube: Joe McClane Adrian Social Media IG: @ffonze Twitter: @AdrianFonze Facebook: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Catholic Conversations Rudy Social Media IG: @ydursolrac Youtube: Glad Trad Podcast Visit our website to learn more about us, find a local GRN radio station, a schedule of our programming and so much more. http://grnonline.com/

Overcome with Auntie Anne
Ending Sexual Exploitation with Dawn Hawkins

Overcome with Auntie Anne

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 39:35


Dawn Hawkins describes her childhood life growing up in Colorado as rough. Not only did she grow up in a home with domestic violence and a terrible divorce, but she's also a survivor of sexual abuse. And being a survivor has given her a passion for standing up for human dignity around the world. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. And because of that, I wanted to bring on a guest that is closely connected with and very knowledgeable about sexual exploitation. So this week on Overcome With Auntie Anne, I'm talking with Dawn Hawkins about sexual exploitation — her experience of it, her fight against it, and what we all can do to see it end. I hope that this conversation encourages and inspires you, so listen to the podcast to hear the entire interview or read the show notes >>> auntieannebeiler.com/dawn===============>>>Download Anne's free StoryStarter Guide and learn how to share your story when you aren't sure where to start, don't think you have one, or are scared to open up. You can grab that at auntieannebeiler.com/storystarterFollow AnneInstagram.com/auntieannebfacebook.com/auntieannebeilerwww.auntieannebeiler.com 

Sexploitation
A Diverse, Unified Future: The History of and Vision for the National Center on Sexual Exploitation

Sexploitation

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 42:46


Dawn Hawkins, CEO of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, joins the Ending Sexploitation podcast to discuss the history of the organization and its vision for the future. The discussion includes the need for a bipartisan and diverse movement that addresses the full spectrum of sexual abuse and exploitation issues. Dawn Hawkins emphasizes the need to address not only sex trafficking and child sexual abuse, but also more controversial issues like pornography and prostitution which are sexually exploitive in and of themselves and which feed into more kinds of harm. She addresses the cultural confusion about if prostitution and pornography can be considered legitimate jobs, and if systems can be set up which ensure they are ethical, or if they are inherently harmful. TAKE ACTION: EndSexualExploitation.org | DirtyDozenList.com | SexploitationLawsuits.com

The Eric Metaxas Show
Dawn Hawkins

The Eric Metaxas Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 44:48


Dawn Hawkins is CEO of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation and provides an update on the fight to remove pornographic images and videos of exploited children from social media platforms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rod Arquette Show
Rod Arquette Show: Utah County Taking Second Look at Criminal Convictions

Rod Arquette Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 105:16


Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown –Thursday, March 18, 20214:20 pm: Thomas Jipping, Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation joins Rod for a conversation about Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s push to keep Democrats from killing the Congress filibuster rule4:35 pm: Dawn Hawkins, Senior Vice President and Executive Director of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, joins the show to discuss the pros and cons of the bill now in front of Utah Governor Spencer Cox that would block pornography on cell phones and tablets sold in the state5:05 pm: Utah County Attorney David Leavitt joins the show for a conversation about the innocence review board recently created in the county and why the county made the choice to take a second look at convictions6:05 pm: Rich Lowry, Editor of National Review Online and a contributor to the New York Post, joins the program for a conversation about how Donald Trump was able to gain control of the nation's southern border when he was in the White House6:20 pm: Steve Moore, Chief Economist of the Heritage Foundation, joins Rod for their weekly conversation about politics and the nation’s economy6:35 pm: Dr. Susan Berry of Breitbart joins Rod to discuss the radical demands of the Equality Act, including ending the legal recognition of the male and female sexes in favor of gender identity as well as mandating lessons of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools6:50 pm: Dan Gainor, Vice President for Business and Culture at the Media Research Center, joins the program to discuss the lack of press conferences and appearances from President Joe Biden

The Balanced Voice with Rania Mankarious
Ep. 21 | Dawn Hawkins - Fighting Giants

The Balanced Voice with Rania Mankarious

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 30:38


In season two of #TheBalancedVoice #Podcast we have spent a lot of time talking to experts about how our culture not only shapes us, but our children. In Episode 21, we sit down with Dawn Hawkins, the Senior Vice President & Executive Director at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) to uncover another piece of the puzzle: How your is being affected by our hypersexualized culture and why should you get involved in holding media giants accountable for the for the role they play in shaping our society our culture.#TheBalancedVoicePodcast #CrimeStoppersOfHouston #RaniaMankarious #DawnHawkins #Tech #BigTech #Twitter #Adult #Health #Wellness #Children #Mental #Emotional #Social #Technology #Devices #Education #Expert

Stepping Into Freedom
Episode 31 - Chastity

Stepping Into Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 62:13


Dawn Hawkins joins with Oaklan Paul Davidsen to talk about Chastity, overcoming sexual addiction, the dangers the sex industry poses to everyone (even those who aren't even involved with it) and how to become free from it's destructive effects. Links to info mentioned in the episode: NCOSE - https://endsexualexploitation.org Brothers in Arms - https://www.facebook.com/Brothers-In-Arms-370435356899182/ Brain, Heart, World documentary - http://brainheartworld.org Fight The New Drug - https://www.fightthenewdrug.org TEDx talk about addiction - http://bit.ly/2ynIMnI Email thepulsiphyer@gmail.com with any questions. If you like what you hear in this episode, don't forget to subscribe on any of the apps listed in the main description of this podcast on paulpulsipher.podomatic.com and leave a positive review on iTunes or Stitcher

Raising Today's Kids
Child on Child Harmful Sexual Behavior, with Dawn Hawkins

Raising Today's Kids

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 33:55


There are people all around us who are suffering silently because their children have either been sexually abused by another child, or are doing the abusing. This is a subject that requires very real empathy for everyone involved. No one wants to talk about this growing problem because there is so much shame and stigma and hopelessness attached to it. I hope this episode changes that.

Sexploitation
How Are Issues Like Trafficking, Prostitution, and Porn Linked?

Sexploitation

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2017 18:01


Evidence supports the fact that child sexual abuse, prostitution, pornography, sex trafficking, sexual violence, etc., are not isolated phenomena occurring in a vacuum. Rather, these and other forms of sexual abuse and exploitation overlap and reinforce one another. Accordingly, the National Center on Sexual Exploitation has developed The Freedom From Sexploitation Agenda to present Congress and the executive branch with robust critical recommendations that powerfully combat sexual exploitation, protect human rights, and preserve human dignity. Dawn Hawkins addressed these themes in the U.S. Capitol for an event held by the National Center on Sexual Exploitation regarding The Freedom from Sexploitation Agenda.  Call To Action: To learn more about the Freedom From Sexploitation Agenda and to watch videos of other presentations given in the U.S. Capitol visit: sexploitationfreedomagenda.com.

Sexploitation
What Can President Trump Do to Combat Sexploitation?

Sexploitation

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2017


America is suffering from a sexual exploitation crisis. Sex trafficking, pornography addiction, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, and more, are issues significantly impacting American citizens, families, and communities.  This necessitates that the full spectrum of sexual harm must be addressed by our federal government. NCOSE is located in Washington DC in order to elevate the platform of these issues on that national level. We’re a nonpartisan nonprofit but that doesn’t stop us from advocating for freedom from sexual exploitation in any administration and at any opportunity.  So NCOSE recently sent a letter to the incoming Trump Administration prioritize specific policy actions regarding sex trafficking, the public health crisis of pornography, and more. Dawn Hawkins, the NCOSE Executive Director, explains these priorities in this episode. Call to Action: If you are ever in DC and want to set up a meeting with your elected representative to discuss these issues, contact us at public@ncose.com. We will be happy to attend and support you in that meeting, and to make sure your voice is heard. Also, please subscribe and please rate and review! We would love 5 stars.  Here are instructions for how to rate and review a podcast on your iPhone or iPad: http://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipad

Sexploitation
When Should You Talk to Your Kids About Pornography?

Sexploitation

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2017 16:22


Before we can begin to address “how” to talk to kids about pornography, it’s important to understand “when” that conversation becomes relevant. Many parents might assume that a few years after puberty is the time to have this talk. However, in today's digital culture, studies show that many children are being exposed to pornography before puberty. “The talk” is no longer applicable in today’s world. Dawn Hawkins, Executive Director of NCOSE and mother of two, shares how parents need to establish open dialogues in our homes about sexuality and media. Dawn shares that the best time to start talking to your child about these issues is right now. She discusses how this conversation looks for young children and teens alike. CALL TO ACTION: Check out our Resource Center for parents: http://endsexualexploitation.org/resources-parents/ Read this blog with some conversational tips: http://endsexualexploitation.org/articles/why-vs-what-talking-to-kids-about-pornography/ Have a conversation with your kids this week about pornography and email public@ncose.com to tell us about it. We want to hear from you.

Sexploitation
Does Facebook Facilitate Sex Trafficking?

Sexploitation

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2016 15:10


This is episode #3 of the Sexploitation podcast, I’m here today with Dawn Hawkins from NCOSE, and today we’re talking about the question “Does Facebook Facilitate Sex Trafficking?” We think of sex trafficking as only occurring in dingy dungeons, but really so much of it has moved online – it’s a digital age – you no longer need to “know a guy” or go to the seedy side of town to have access to information about buying sex – now access to what was previously an underground business is just a few clicks away. Is sex trafficking happening on FB? Dawn Hawkins shares that it is. Pimps and traffickers are using social media sites like Facebook to "market" their "product." Often girls will post pictures and be smiling and seem like they are freely engaging, but sometimes they are being coerced behind the scenes. Facebook doesn't want to be used this way, and they're trying to fix the problem, but they could be doing more. Other websites like Snapchat and Backpage, however, aren't taking any real steps to prevent this problem. In 2010, Craiglist shut down its section for sex ads after getting criticized by state attorneys general and advocacy groups for its role in facilitating sex trafficking. (Unfortunately, it’s still probably taking place under thin code words elsewhere on the site) So why aren't these websites being held accountable for at leas better monitoring and finding better solutions through technology? Answer: The Communications Decency Act Loop Hole These companies are hiding behind a law that has been completely misinterpreted by our high courts - the Communications Decency Act. Congress intended that this law help protect children from exposure to Internet pornography. The act included a defense, Section 230, for Internet providers, protecting them from liability for material posted to their sites by 3rd parties. Thus, if illegal pornography or other material is posted to a site by someone not associated with the site operator, the site was to be held blameless. Section 230 was well intentioned, but when the substantive portions of the CDA were held unconstitutional, the 230 defense was left standing and has been used by companies like Backpage, which holds its site out as a place to advertise illegal conduct such as sex trafficking of women and children.  Congress never intended this result, yet some courts have ruled that the 230 defense provides, in effect, blanket website immunity for all material posted by 3rd parties on the sites. Call to Action: contact your representatives and ask them to amend the CDA: http://pornharmsaction.com/app/write-a-letter?4&engagementId=40389 You can also learn more here: EndSexualExploitation.org/Facebook

Sexploitation
Is Porn Really a Public Health Crisis?

Sexploitation

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2016


This is episode #2 of the Sexploitation podcast, I’m here today with Dawn Hawkins from NCOSE, and today we’re talking about the question “Is Porn Really a Public Health Crisis?” This question has been everywhere lately. Utah passed a formal state resolution declaring pornography a public health crisis in the summer of 2016, then that fall the RNC added the same language to its official republican platform, and presidential nominee at the time of this recording wrote a letter to the organization Enough is Enough stating that she is supportive of protecting children against the harms of pornography. All of this has happened within the last year! Heck, Time magazine had a cover story on the harms of pornography to men. This sudden burst of discussion on this topic has a lot of people scratching their heads and wondering “where this came from.”   Dawn Hawkins shares with us that this problem has grabbed the public's attention because of the number of people who've been harmed by pornography and who are now speaking up, and also the rising amount of research.  What is a public health crisis? There is no commonly agreed upon definition. The World Health Organization vaguely defines a crisis as a “situation that is perceived as difficult” and in 2012 the CDC said a crisis tends to occur when “an unexpected and threatening event requires an immediate response.” I think we can raise the bar even higher and say “A serious, harmful, problem that affects individuals or groups beyond their capacity alone to correct.” Pornography is definitely pervasive. Families can't protect themselves, even kids as young as 10 years old are being exposed to pornography and then begin using it.   Porn has serious harms to a range of categories: Childhood sexual development The brain Sexual dysfunctions like ED Increased risk of STDs Sexual violence, and more.  Dawn discussed how she believes porn today will follow the trend of the tobacco industry in public perception. Pornography is pervasive and popular, similar to smoking in the 1950s, but as the harms become apparent, both the general public and elected officials will demand that a multidisciplinary public health approach be implemented across the country to address it. Call to Action: Write your representative and ask them to address this public health crisis: http://pornharmsaction.com/pornharms/app/write-a-letter?6&engagementId=100413

Undone Redone
UR 85: Ending Sexual Exploitation — Dawn Hawkins

Undone Redone

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2016 28:10


In this episode of the Undone Redone podcast, Tray and Mel discuss their recent getaway to the Whitestone Country Inn in Kingston, Tennessee and a fabulous Mother’s Day weekend. They also share their chat with Dawn Hawkins at the recent Set Free Summit in Greensboro, North Carolina. Dawn, quickly becoming a regular on Undone Redone, is the Executive Director of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation based in Washington DC. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please consider leaving us a rating and review on iTunes and Stitcher Radio!

On Faith's Edge
The Evil of Sexual Exploitation with Dawn Hawkins – National Center on Sexual Exploitation | Episode 51

On Faith's Edge

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2015 28:22


Dawn Hawkins is a passionate defender of human rights who has dedicated her life to fighting against societal harms that threaten the dignity of others. Her energy, creativity and mobilization skills have revived the anti-pornography movement. As Executive Director of National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCSE), Mrs. Hawkins has developed a national strategy uniting conservative, […] The post The Evil of Sexual Exploitation with Dawn Hawkins – National Center on Sexual Exploitation | Episode 51 appeared first on On Faith's Edge.

Undone Redone
UR 57: The Link Between Pornography & Sexual Exploitation

Undone Redone

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2015 32:24


In this episode, Tray and Mel kick off a new series entitled “Sex. There is Nothing Grey About It” in an effort to respond to the upcoming release of the “50 Shades of Grey” movie. Two previous guests on the show, Dawn Hawkins and Therapist Melea Stephens, join Tray and Mel to discuss the link between pornography consumption and sexual exploitation.  Got a question? Email us at feedback@undoneredone.com or leave us a voicemail at www.undoneredone.com.

Undone Redone
UR 44: Pornography Harms — Dawn Hawkins

Undone Redone

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2013 34:17


  Tuesday, December 10th is the National Day of Prayer to Strengthen the Fight Against Pornography and, to help bring awareness to this event and the organization behind it, Tray and Mel interview Morality in Media’s Executive Director, Dawn Hawkins. Dawn discusses Morality in Media’s fight at the national level to get obscenity and decency laws enforced and shows how being lax with these laws has helped to usher in an explosion of pornographic material in the last decade. Tune into this informative episode and please consider sharing it with your pastor or priest.