RAVEN ANNUAL REPORT 2024
“Our work is rooted in the belief that protecting children is not a partisan issue—it is a moral imperative.” – CEO Raven – John Pizzuro. Please read our Annual Report for 2024 to hear more from John on the important work that Raven has achieved during the past year.
RAVEN – A RESPECTED PRESENCE ON CAPITOL HILL
Raven continues to be a respected and welcomed voice on Capitol Hill. As the first and only 501(c)4 group focused on ending child exploitation in the United States, we work with lawmakers, advocates, agencies, and organizations who are willing to challenge the status quo and fight to protect our most vulnerable citizens. Raven CEO, John Pizzuro, gave […]
RAVEN TESTIFIES IN CONGRESS – ENDING THE SCOURGE: THE NEED FOR THE STOP CSAM ACT
Survivors deserve more protection. This week, Raven testified alongside Michelle DeLaune, Gregory Schiller, Taylor Sines and John Tanagho in the briefing Ending the Scourge: The Need for the STOP CSAM Act.This hearing highlighted the necessity of passing the STOP CSAM Act in order to better protect survivors of online exploitation. Online exploitation is a sneaky […]
CELLEBRITE SUPPORTS RAVEN IN EDUCATING CONGRESS
Collaboration is key to protecting children and supporting law enforcement. Technology companies are commonly criticized for avoiding, if not completely ignoring, the growing issue of online child exploitation. Yet one technology company creates software that enables public safety agencies to combat this growing online threat and Cellebrite goes a step further in partnering with organizations […]
RAVEN TESTIFIES IN CONGRESS – CHILDREN’S SAFETY IN THE DIGITAL ERA: STRENGTHENING PROTECTIONS AND ADDRESSING LEGAL GAPS
Big Tech companies manipulate Section 230 to protect profits over life. This week, Raven testified alongside Brandon Duffy, Carrie Goldberg, Professor Mary Grew Leary and Stephen Balkham in the Children’s Safety in the Digital Era: Strengthening Protections and Addressing Legal Gaps briefing. This hearing highlighted the wide array of dangers children face online as well […]
ADVOCATES HOLD HILL BRIEFING ON THE IMPACT AND COST OF OUR EXPLOITED CHILDREN
For immediate release: March 27th 2024 CONTACT: Nell Callahan nell@frontwoodstrategies.com ICAC Task Forces are disastrously underfunded, and thousands of child abuse cases are not being investigated. Washington, DC – Today, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), National Children’s Alliance (NCA), Raven, the National District Attorney’s Association, and the National Criminal Justice Training […]
“BECAUSE THEY BELIEVE IN SANTA CLAUS.”
Yesterday, March 6th 2024, Raven Board President and Retired Commander of the North Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, John Madsen, gave testimony before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance. John was one of four witnesses, together with Tim Tebow, Founder of the Tim Tebow Foundation; former professional football player, Camille […]
RAVEN VICE PRESIDENT INTERVIEWED BY CBS 12 NEWS AFTER ARREST OF THREE SUSPECTS IN CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE CASE
Raven was approached yesterday by CBS 12 News to speak about the mission of our organization. During a report about the arrest of three suspects in a child sexual abuse case in Palm Beach County, Florida, Brent Gromer, Raven Board Vice President, spoke with Luli Ortiz and explained the approach that Raven are taking to […]
HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE HEARING: A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS – CSAM IDENTIFICATION
In this hearing, to be held tomorrow, March 6 2024, at 10:00am EST, Raven Board President John Madsen will be testifying before the House Judiciary Committee alongside representatives from other organizations such as Operation Light Shine. As the former ICAC Commander for the Northern Florida ICAC, who has continued the mission in the private sector […]
SOCIAL MEDIA GIANTS MAKE BILLIONS ADVERTISING TO OUR YOUTH BUT FAIL TO PROTECT THEM ONLINE
In a hearing on January 31st 2024, the CEOs of billion-dollar companies were asked questions by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Raven CEO John Pizzuro and board member Tom Kerle attended the hearing. “Big Tech made over 11 Billion on children 17 and under. It’s time to invest in protecting children instead of profiting off them.” […]
