Newsroom category: Exploitation - Abuse News

Paris Hilton’s Triumph: Landmark Bill Targets Troubled Teen Industry Abuse

December 20, 2024

The passage of the Stop Institutionalized Child Abuse bill marks a pivotal moment in the fight to reform the “troubled teen” industry, a sector riddled with decades of allegations of abuse, neglect, and systemic failures. Passed with overwhelming bipartisan support by a vote of 373-33, the bill establishes critical federal oversight into residential treatment facilities […]

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Senate Passes TAKE IT DOWN Act to Combat Image-Based Sexual Abuse

December 7, 2024

The U.S. Senate has taken a decisive step in protecting victims of image-based sexual abuse by unanimously passing the TAKE IT DOWN Act, a landmark piece of legislation that criminalizes the act of uploading sexually explicit content without consent and mandates its removal within 48 hours. “This is a watershed moment in protecting victims of online exploitation,” […]

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