Prostasia Foundation’s Tweets

May 20

Ending child sex abuse:

Thoughtcrime

Mass incarceration

Censorship

Comprehensive sex ed

Stigma-free support

Prevention research

Supplementary FAQ for 2021 social media callouts

If you've been misled by misinformation about us online, let's set the record straight: * We are a survivor-led child sexual abuse prevention organization * Experts recognize us, advise us, and share our approach * Smears and hate do more harm than good

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Since our formation, Prostasia Foundation has been the subject of a number of misleading social media callouts and smear campaigns. In general, we do not respond directly to these campaigns. However...

Alejandra Caraballo

@Esqueer_

Jul 21

Of course they're distraught, the reactionary right perverted the term used by sexual abuse survivors to describe what happened to them and instead just smeared all LGBTQ people with it. This directly hurts survivors and aids actual abusers.

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Attacking child protection advocates does nothing to prevent abuse, yet it continues to be a first resort for extremists and opponents of abuse prevention efforts. If you are a CSA prevention advocate who has been targeted, we have a guide on staying safe buff.ly/3DHDvHH

UK cybersecurity chiefs back plan to scan phones for child abuse images

Jul 24

“It’s weird that they frame abuse as a ‘societal problem’ yet demand only technological solutions for it. Perhaps it would be more effective to use their funding to adopt harm-reduction approaches, hiring more social workers to implement them?”

theguardian.com

Heads of GCHQ and NCSC say client-side scanning could protect children and privacy at the same time

Belinda Winder: 'Sexual abuse causes a tsunami of harm. This is why I want to help prevent it'

Talking for Change

@talking4change

Jun 27

“It’s about understanding that part of someone’s character we never want to see again and making sure they put the right foot forward”. Today we’re sharing some insightful thoughts from Professor

@belinda_winder

on the prevention of child sexual abuse.

theguardian.com

The forensic psychology professor on why she’s working to reintegrate sex offenders back into society

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Jul 23

We also wish that preventing child sexual abuse was as easy as making some angry posts on Twitter. We've just accepted that it isn't and moved on to methods that actually work.

Jul 23

"Child molesting is a crime, as is any use of CSAM. But pedophilia is not illegal, nor does every pedophile commit a crime. It is defined not by action, but by attraction"

@MathildaMall

@helenawadia

@MediaStormPod

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Tumblr is censoring prevention messages and amplifying harmful ones

Mike Stabile

@mikestabile

Jun 25

Louisiana has quietly passed a bill allowing parents to sue companies and creators who post porn on social media sites (or really, anywhere on the internet). "Act 440" has been signed into law by the Governor, and takes effect on Jan 1. legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo

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Did you know Twitter isn't the only social media platform that amplifies harassment and misinformation targeted at abuse prevention advocates? We previously called out Tumblr for banning experts while continuing to platform pro-abuse rhetoric.

prostasia.org

I am a medical professional and researcher who specializes in the treatment of minor-attracted people such as pedophiles and hebephiles, whom we sometimes collectively call MAPs. Every day, a handful...

Self-Proclaimed Free Speech Platforms Are Censoring Nude Content.

Jul 22

"Most sexually explicit and pornographic content is legal, and engaging with such content on social media platforms allows individuals to build communities and explore their identities."

eff.org

If their marketing is to be believed, self-avowed free speech maximalist sites like Parler—“where free speech thrives”—and Frank Speech—“the voice of free speech”—claim they will publish all user

Self-Proclaimed Free Speech Platforms Are Censoring Nude Content.

Jul 22

"Most sexually explicit and pornographic content is legal, and engaging with such content on social media platforms allows individuals to build communities and explore their identities."

eff.org

Twitter should follow Reddit’s lead and take action against the “groomer” smear inciting anti-LGBTQ...

Ari Drennen

@AriDrennen

Jul 19

Reddit moderators recently notified users that randomly slandering LGBTQ people as being "groomers" violates the platform's policy against targeted harassment. Twitter should follow their lead. By

@MiaGingerich

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Moore Center for Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse

@MooreCenter_JHU

Jun 27

In the United States, up to 70% of sexual offenses against children are perpetrated by other children, typically a slightly older relative or playmate who offends in the context of ignorance, impulsivity, and convenience, not predation.

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Stop It Now!

@StopItNow

· Jun 24

The reasons why a child may cross a sexual boundary are different from the reasons why an adult may sexually harm a child. When sexual harm happens between children, these behaviors should be met with understanding, compassion, redirection, and education. stopitnow.org/ohc-content/wh

A stigma-free community for the discussion of CSA prevention.

Jul 21

Due to a recent uptick in harassment, we've limited replies for now, but we're still here to help! Our Get Help page has resources if you need support: buff.ly/2UWBJOJ Our forum is a great place ask questions:

forum.prostasia.org

Prostasia Forum

‘Low-risk’ child porn offenders shouldn’t be prosecuted, say police

Charles Hymas

@charleshymas

Jul 19

Low-risk offenders who view child sexual abuse images online should be spared prosecution and instead issued with conditional cautions, says

Major report says conditional cautions should instead be given, while children who share naked images should be exempt

"We all deserve to have communities that truly welcome every part of us."

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Finding your place in the world is one of the joys of the internet. As a fairly introverted person, it's always been easier to make friends in spaces where you already know everybody shares the same...