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California could soon hold social media companies responsible for harming children who have become addicted to their products.

Senators will soon vote on whether to permit parents to sue platforms such as Instagram and TikTok for up to $25,000 per violation under a bill that passed the state Assembly on Monday.

The bill defines ‘addiction’ as kids under 18 who are both harmed – either physically, mentally, emotionally, developmentally or materially – and who want to stop or reduce how much time they spend on social media but they can’t because they are preoccupied or obsessed with it.

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In 2021, there were over 29.1 million reports of online child sexual abuse material (CSAM), 92% of which came from Meta and its platforms including Facebook, Messenger and Instagram. Meta has announced its plan to apply end-to-end encryption to all its platforms in 2023. Governments, law enforcement agencies, and child protection experts believe that Meta’s encryption plans will make a majority of cases of CSAM invisible. Leaving more children vulnerable while protecting child predators.

#BeBraveZuck Campaign was launched in April 2022, and builds on co-founder Sarah Cooper’s work with Meta shareholders and child safety organizations to hold Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg accountable for their role in facilitating online child sexual abuse. The Brave Movement stands in firm solidarity with Sarah in all of her advocacy and campaigning efforts.

The Brave Movement is calling for a child rights and protection driven approach to creating a safe internet where children and adolescents are safe and secure, free from all forms of digital sexual violence. We call on all technology companies to immediately detect, report, and remove all online childhood sexual violence materials. Online childhood sexual violence is a universal, borderless crime which demands action in every country around the globe.

Learn more and find out how you can participate.

May is Asian Pacific Heritage Month in the United States.

How come no one is discussing our vulnerable Asian community forced into the sex trade?

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Sexual blackmail (often called “sextortion”) is a serious issue affecting more kids than ever before.

This page gives you important resources to help you protect your child.

Learn more. Take action. Do not let your family become a victim to this exploding crime of predation.

The New York state Assembly is expected to pass the Adult Survivors Act to allow survivors of sexual assault to have t​heir day in court following three years of outcry.

The Adult Survivors Act, sponsored by Manhattan Democrats Sen. Brad Hoylman and Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal, would create a one-year lookback window for survivors of sexual assault to file a civil suit against an individual or institution for their past abuse that occurred after age 18. The bill has highlighted such abuse rampant within the modeling or athletics industry or medical field.

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What is the right age for kids to have a smartphone? It’s a question every parent grapples with.

A recent survey of 5,000 kids found that in 2021, 37% of 11-year-olds have a smartphone and 91% of 14-year-olds have one.

The pandemic changed the way kids learned and spent their free time. According to Common Sense Media, screen use for teens and tweens has grown by 17% since 2019.

NBC Senior National Correspondent Kate Snow reported that many parents feel pressure to make sure their kids are “keeping up” with their peers, can text with friends, and have a phone for safety reasons.

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The EARN IT Act helps address the horrific problem of child sexual abuse material online(CSAM). Learn how and take action. We cannot do this alone. We need all of you to join us and contact your representatives today. #BeAWarrior

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