July 2024: Navigating Childhood Pornography Use

Culture Reframed is the premier science-based, global organization working to stop the emotional, behavioral, and sexual harms of pornography to children and youth. Join our online community to receive updates on our work, announcements of upcoming events, and the latest news related to pornography and youth.

The statistics on the effects of digital media and pornography on youth are staggering, underscoring the urgency of our mission at Culture Reframed. Through our efforts — and with the support of our dedicated community — we are witnessing tangible progress in raising awareness about this public health crisis. From partnering with Children’s Advocacy Centers across the U.S. to equipping parents and professionals with essential tools, our initiatives are driving critical social change.

Earlier this month, we introduced the Culture Reframed Champions monthly giving program, designed to sustain our efforts year-round. By becoming a Champion, you directly support our mission to combat the harms of pornography and empower young people with resilience against hypersexualized culture. Recurring donations ensure consistent funding, allowing us to expand our reach and enhance our impact globally.

Together, we are building a movement that safeguards young people from the emotional, behavioral, and sexual harms of pornography. Your generosity not only supports our initiatives but also signifies a commitment to creating a healthier, more equitable culture for future generations. We invite you to join us in this important endeavor — your dedication makes a profound difference in the lives of young people worldwide.

Thank you for your support,

The Team at Culture Reframed

Growing awareness of the scope and harms of childhood pornography exposure has parents and professionals questioning how best to navigate the issue. We are partnering with Child Advocacy Centers across the country and other professionals from around the world to create action-oriented resources and educational materials for parents and clinicians. Dr. Mandy Sanchez, Director of Programming at Culture Reframed, and Heidi Olson, a certified pediatric sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE), shared how the collaboration is identifying and advancing work on much-needed resources during a session at our virtual conference.

Our supporters make our work possible, fueling our mission to create a healthy, equality-based culture that supports young people’s well-being. Donations from our community strengthen and extend our global impact, allowing us to produce free and accessible resources. We invite you to join our community of Culture Reframed Champions by setting up a monthly gift. Together, we can build this movement to address the emotional, behavioral, and sexual harms of pornography on young people.

International Human Trafficking & Social Justice Conference

September 18-20 | Virtual

Culture Reframed’s Dr. Mandy Sanchez will join 150+ diverse partners at the 21st annual International Human Trafficking & Social Justice Conference next month. The virtual conference, which will take place from September 18-20, will bring together researchers, practitioners, and individuals with lived experience to lay the groundwork for future collaborative research, advocacy, and program development.

A David and Goliath Battle Involving a Billion-Dollar Pornography Website (The Spectator UK)

Laila Mickelwait wages a one-woman crusade to expose and shut down Pornhub for knowingly profiting from sex trafficking and videos of rape and child abuse. Read now.

‘We Wanted to Change the Norm on Smartphone Use’: Grassroots Campaigners on a Phone-Free Childhood (The Guardian)

A grassroots group of parents created Smartphone Free Childhood, a support circle for parents seeking to delay smartphone use among children and advocate for stricter regulations on tech companies to protect young minds. Read now.

Special Rapporteur Urges Global Action to Recognise and Combat Prostitution as a System of Violence Against Women and Girls (United Nations)

Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem of the Human Rights Council calls for an abolitionist legal framework for prostitution and advocates for decriminalization for the women and girls who are victims of prostitution. Read now.

How Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Failed Children on Safety, States Say (New York Times)

State attorneys general accuse Meta of luring teenagers and children to Instagram and Facebook while misleading the public about safety risks, in light of recently rejected efforts to address problematic use and addiction. Read now.

AI Deepfake Porn Bill Would Require Big Tech to Police and Remove Images (CNBC)

A new bipartisan bill “The Take It Down Act” seeks to hold social media companies accountable for policing and removing deepfake pornographic images within 48 hours. Read now.

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