Joshua Casey 😷 @JoshuaACasey@social.cleverlibre.org

Prostasia is proud to stand behind the experts who dedicate themselves to keeping kids safe, despite facing growing harassment over their vital work. To our partners in the field: thank you for everything you do. Together, we can build a better future for all children.

It shouldn't be controversial to say that protecting children is more important than protecting dolls or cartoons.

"Besides the Louisiana law that entered force on Jan. 1, lawmakers in other U.S. states have introduced age verification bills in a push that the Free Speech Coalition calls the “most aggressive censorship we’ve seen in decades.”" https://www.ynot.com/france-to-require-age-verficiation-to-access-adult-sites/

“Every morning when I first log into my phone, even if it takes a moment to load Instagram, I have an adrenaline rush,” DeVille told NBC News. “Imagine that stress, imagine waking up every morning and wondering if you’ve lost your career.” https://www.xbiz.com/news/271702/nbc-news-probes-instagrams-sex-censorship-sex-worker-discrimination

RT @XBIZ: SW Groups Denounce Arizona's Fear-Mongering Around Super Bowl https://xbiz.com/news/271378/sw-groups-denounce-arizonas-fear-mongering-around-super-bowl…

2023's second sex toy prohibition law was just introduced, this time in Kentucky. Let's remind sponsor @sdietz2 that such laws aren't evidence-based or supported by experts, and could hamper prevention research. https://openstates.org/ky/bills/2023RS/HB182/

The other 2023 sex toy criminalization bill in Utah recently passed the House and now heads to the Senate. Sponsors @MatthewGwynn and Scott Sandall should know their law has no support from prevention experts as it could obstruct their work.

A few who may become criminals:
- Child advocacy centers who use anatomically correct dolls when questioning victims.
- Special educators seeking to divert mentally disabled clients from harming others.
- Anyone who can't lift a full-size doll. https://prostasia.org/media/?email_id=50

RT @StopItNow
Stop It Now! Director, Jenny Coleman, is part of a team of #childsexualabuse prevention experts presenting at the Douglas County School District Legacy Campus in Colorado on February 10th.

There is no cost to attend this panel. Register here: https://bit.ly/3JaK8YO

RT @gingerbanks1
Shaming a person for the sexual fetishes that they have no control over is not healthy. Are the people involved consenting and enjoying themselves? Then leave your shameful opinion out of it please. Just because it’s kinky doesn’t mean it’s unhealthy.

"Among her recommendations are “comprehensive sex education” and perpetration-prevention programs that include “peer support for people who are at risk of offending, but who have committed never to harm a child.”" https://buff.ly/3jhl4Vo

RT @mattxiv
part of the problem with tiktok censorship is that users are making up so many code words to describe serious topics that nobody ever knows what the hell anyone is actually talking about https://twitter.com/PopCrave/status/1619014992426319873

"Despite the stigma and prejudice that we face, there is nothing wrong with being a furry. We don’t have to apologize for our existence to those who don’t understand us, and we shouldn’t capitulate to their paternalistic demands." https://buff.ly/2GqQG3p

RT @NoLieWithBTC
A far-right Trump-appointed judge in Texas is set to potentially outlaw abortion pills in all 50 states as early as this week. (@Dahlialithwick) https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/02/abortion-pill-outlawed-single-judge-real-possibility.html

RT @OpenRightsGroup
On #SaferInternetDay the government would like you to think the #OnlineSafetyBill does that. But how is it safe to scan everyone's private messages? Given the uncertainties of the tech and its deployment on every phone, the aim is surveillance over safety. https://www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/how-the-online-safety-bill-puts-a-spy-in-your-pocket/

No matter the situation, adults have the responsibility to avoid putting children in situations that carry a high risk of harm. No child is ever at fault for their abuse.