The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to building a world free from sexual abuse and exploitation.
Operating under the belief that forms of sexual harm are deeply interconnected, NCOSE takes a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to addressing issues such as sex trafficking, child sexual abuse, image-based abuse, and pornography. Their work spans four key areas: litigation through their Law Center, corporate accountability campaigns, bipartisan legislative advocacy, and empirical research through their Research Institute. One of their most recognized initiatives is the annual “Dirty Dozen List,” which publicly names mainstream companies and platforms they identify as significant contributors to sexual exploitation, using public pressure as a tool for corporate change. Even more, since 2010, NCOSE has claimed over 100 policy victories and leads a coalition of more than 300 member organizations, with recent wins including successful litigation against major tech companies like Meta and YouTube over child exploitation and social media addiction.
NCOSE serve people in all circumstances—from survivors and concerned citizens to policymakers and journalists—offering resources, research, and action opportunities for those looking to engage with these issues.