The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is the leading organization exposing the connections between all forms of sexual exploitation, including sex trafficking, prostitution, pornography, and child sexual abuse.

Dawn Hawkins is the CEO of NCOSE. She has centered the need to address buyer demand for commercial sex, called out corporate entities facilitating exploitation through the annual Dirty Dozen List, fostered an international movement, and constantly advocates for survivors. Her work has sparked change at Google, Hilton Worldwide, Comcast, Walmart, the Department of Defense, Instagram, TikTok, and other influential firms.

Elizabeth and Dawn discuss the current state of the fight against sexual violence, including hopeful progress.

Show notes:

-View the full transcript and related links at elizabethsmartfoundation.org/smart-talks-3-13.

-Chat 24/7 with the National Sexual Assault Hotline.

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