Later this year, Apple will roll out a technology that will allow the company to detect and report known child sexual abuse material to law enforcement in a way it says will preserve user privacy.

Apple told TechCrunch that the detection of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is one of several new features aimed at better protecting the children who use its services from online harm, including filters to block potentially sexually explicit photos sent and received through a child’s iMessage account. Another feature will intervene when a user tries to search for CSAM-related terms through Siri and Search.

Most cloud services — Dropbox, Google, and Microsoft to name a few — already scan user files for content that might violate their terms of service or be potentially illegal, like CSAM. But Apple has long resisted scanning users’ files in the cloud by giving users the option to encrypt their data before it ever reaches Apple’s iCloud servers.

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Child marriage in the United States is more common than you think, It disproportionately impacts girls, depriving them of their education, health and safety. Children have no legal rights but can still be married in forty four states. Learn more and how you can help take action to end child marriage. #18NoExceptions

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This year’s theme puts victims of human trafficking at the center of the campaign and will highlight the importance of listening to and learning from survivors of human trafficking. The campaign portrays survivors as key actors in the fight against human trafficking and focusses on the crucial role they play in establishing effective measures to prevent this crime, identify and rescue victims and support them on their road to rehabilitation.

Many victims of human trafficking have experienced ignorance or misunderstanding in their attempts to get help. They have had traumatic post-rescue experiences during identification interviews and legal proceedings. Some have faced revictimization and punishment for crimes they were forced to commit by their traffickers. Others have been subjected to stigmatization or received inadequate support.

Learning from victims’ experiences and turning their suggestions into concrete actions will lead to a more victim-centered and effective approach in combating human trafficking.

Why a Blue Heart?

The Blue Heart represents the sadness of those who are trafficked, while reminding us of the cold-heartedness of those trafficked and sell fellow human beings.

Please listen to the true story of Katelynn Spencer and how she is fighting her online sexual abuse. Katelynn is sharing her very personal story with us to warn others and spread a message of hope, one that she believes will save lives. WVOX Radio #HumanTrafficking #SexualExploitation #SupportSurvivors 

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Lynn’s Warriors is a proud member of New Yorkers for the Equality Model and wants all of you to learn more and take action. New York State Senator Liz Krueger and Assembly Member Pamela Hunter are sponsoring the Sex Trade Survivors Justice and Equality Act (S6040/A7069) a key tool in preventing sex trafficking. The Act would decriminalize people engaged in prostitution and offer them access to comprehensive services, including exit strategies, while maintaining penalties against sex buyers, pimps and traffickers. The Act would also encourage public education about the harms of the sex trade, a multi-billion-dollar illegal enterprise that relies on sex, gender, racial, and economic inequalities and vulnerabilities. Here is our statement

Friday, July 30^th commemorates World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.

This year’s theme “Victims’ Voices Lead The Way” highlights the importance of listening to and learning from survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. The survivor voice and lived experience play a key crucial role in establishing effective measures to prevent this escalating crime happening in every town, city and rural area in the United States and around the globe. Learning from victims’ experiences and turning their suggestions into concrete actions will lead to a more victim-centered and effective approach in combating human trafficking.

Please take the Lynn’s Warriors Pledge to learn more about how you can help a survivor thrive and reclaim their lives. Many victims of human trafficking have experienced ignorance or misunderstanding in their attempts to get help. They have had traumatic post-rescue experiences during identification interviews and legal proceedings. Some have faced revictimization and punishment for crimes they were forced to commit by their traffickers. Others have been subjected to stigmatization or received inadequate support. Your support of Lynn’s Warriors helps fund continued education in our communities about this issue. Your generosity also provides financial support for survivors of these crimes so they may focus on rebuilding themselves, families and find economic empowerment to live their lives free of these human rights abuses and to help keep our communities safe and strong.