The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is a leading voice in the global fight to end sexual exploitation. With a holistic approach that combines research, litigation, corporate accountability, and cultural change, NCOSE works to expose the seamless web of exploitation—pornography, prostitution, trafficking, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse material—that too often hides in plain sight.
At the heart of their work is a simple but powerful conviction: no one should be bought, sold, or exploited.
The systems that fuel exploitation are vast and deeply entrenched-from pornography to prostitution, from tech platforms to trafficking networks. Survivors bear the weight of this harm, and NCOSE is committed to changing that reality.
Their latest report, Not a Fantasy: How the Porn Industry Harms People and Cultivates Exploitation, reveals the abuse embedded in the industry. Nearly 90% of performers reported experiencing physical aggression or degradation on set, and one survivor recalled: “I didn’t feel like I had a choice. If I said no, I’d lose the job and get blacklisted.” These are not isolated experiences but symptoms of systemic coercion.
NCOSE takes this evidence beyond the page. Through the Law Center, survivor convenings, and public campaigns, they transform research into action-protecting survivors, holding industries accountable, and reshaping cultural narratives.
At the core of this work is the Survivor Model, which tackles three recurring traps:
By addressing these realities, NCOSE ensures survivors’ lived experiences inform solutions while equipping communities to replace myths with survivor-centered strategies.
This grant makes it possible for NCOSE to:
At The Jensen Project, we look for partners who are not only advancing survivor-centered solutions but are also uniquely positioned to create systemic change. NCOSE stands out for several reasons:
NCOSE does not simply respond to exploitation—they proactively generate the research, strategies, and survivor-led solutions that make prevention and healing possible.
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Through this grant, NCOSE is driving forward research, legal action, and public engagement that challenge the systems of exploitation and defend the dignity of survivors. Their work is shifting culture, shaping laws, and creating a future where exploitation has no place.
You can be part of that change. Visit NCOSE’s website and follow them on social media to see their impact in action, share their stories, and help build a world where every person can live free from sexual harm. Every click, follow, and share strengthens the movement.
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It takes funding for organizations to help women impacted by sexual violence, but it’s just the starting point. The Jensen Project’s holistic approach empowers nonprofits with grants, resources, and ongoing support to fuel the fight against sexual violence.