Joshua Casey 😷 @JoshuaACasey@social.cleverlibre.org

"But perhaps banning social media — or heavily monitoring kids who use it, which is another common parental response — isn’t the most constructive solution to the problem. Perhaps, instead, we should focus more on helping kids learn how to safely navigate social media and manage online privacy and decision-making." https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/11/well/family/social-media-bans-teens.html

"It turns out that sexting may be a more complicated topic than I realized. In fact, telling a teen to never sext may be analogous to telling them to never have sex or never drink alcohol." https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/smart-people-dont-diet/202309/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-sexting

Prostasia is a proud sponsor of @Heal2End's Just Healing Retreat, which will gather in community to integrate the wide spectrum of gender, sexuality, and relationships that support and sustain the work of healing. https://heal2end.org/retreat/

"Her ability to tackle complex subjects such as pedophilia and human trafficking with sensitivity and nuance, as seen in _I, Pedophile_, and her commitment to mental health advocacy through _I Need My Best Friend Back_, underscores her dedication to making films that matter."https://www.digitaljournal.com/entertainment/dark-highway-producer-gina-simone-sheds-light-on-the-crime-of-human-trafficking-along-canadas-busiest-highway/article

"Conflating LGBTQ+ identity with pornography is a well-worn tactic among the far-right, and the source of slurs like 'groomer' and 'pedophile' and accusations around the 'sexualization' of children." https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/09/new-far-right-vision-board-outlaws-trans-people-and-imprisons-all-pornographers/

"Despite all the barriers and setbacks they face, many 'bad survivors' still manage to cobble together some semblance of a support network." https://prostasia.org/blog/bad-survivors-healing-myth/

"The platform also updated its resources for caregivers and parents, including new informational videos and a caregiver guide to using the app." https://mashable.com/video/snapchat-minor-teen-safety-updates

"According to the book’s website, the two researchers dispelled common myths about teens and social media with respect to depression, 'sexting' and excessive screen time."  https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/harvard-researchers-investigate-digital-well-being-of-teens

"In a particularly egregious case, he was told that his attractions made him ineligible to receive support from a helpline for survivors, even after he explained that he had been abused." https://prostasia.org/blog/bad-survivors-healing-myth/

"'David had his life completely ruined. His entire life was stolen from him based on wrongful and untrue allegations,' said Hasbrouck." https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/09/06/montgomery-co-man-gets-55k-after-being-wrongfully-convicted-of-crime-but-for-him-its-not-enough/

Restorative justice isn't about giving people a free pass. It's about giving both victims and perpetrators the option of real accountability and healing. This can be valuable to some of victim/survivors. https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2023/9/6/23860248/criminal-justice-system-restorative-justice-crime-homicide-legal-courtroom

CSAM means child sexual abuse material. If a real child isn't being sexually abused through the creation or distribution of the material, it isn't CSAM. #prostasiadefines

"Despite the benefit fictional outlets can provide for survivors, stigmatizing views on lolicon and similar content are widespread. Some critics use the term 'virtual child pornography,' even as survivors speak out against the comparison." https://prostasia.org/blog/bad-survivors-healing-myth/

"Suicidality rates among adults who were abused as kids are three times the average, and other mental health issues are also widespread." https://prostasia.org/blog/bad-survivors-healing-myth/