RAVEN APPLAUDS INTRODUCTION OF PROTECT OUR CHILDREN ACT OF 2024

The reauthorization will support the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program Washington, DC – This week, Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) introduced the bipartisan PROTECT Our Children Act of 2024. John Pizzuro, CEO of Raven and former Commander of the […]

RAVEN HOSTS COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSION WITH INTERNET PLATFORMS, STATE ICAC COMMANDERS, AND DOJ ON ENHANCING LAW ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS TO COMBAT CHILD EXPLOITATION

Washington, D.C. – Raven convened a landmark meeting with several state Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Commanders, the Department of Justice (DOJ), and leading technology companies including Meta, OnlyFans, Snap, and TikTok. The gathering aimed to foster a deeper understanding of the challenges facing law enforcement and Electronic Service Providers (ESPs) in combating […]

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 […]

RAVEN AND THE REPORT ACT

Raven provided language, endorsement, and expert insights in support of the REPORT Act and why its provisions are so crucial to support law enforcement in protecting children. We will continue to monitor and support the progress of this legislation which, if passed, will: We know why these crucial changes are needed, including extending the retention […]

“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 […]

GROWING MOMENTUM FOR THE KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT

On the heels of the Senate’s hearing with Big Tech CEOs, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), lead sponsors of the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act, announced growing U.S. Senate support for the bill, with 62 senators now cosponsoring the legislation. Following conversations with stakeholders and colleagues, Blumenthal and Blackburn also announced new bill […]

RAVEN ANNUAL REPORT 2023

Raven have been busy during 2023.   Please read our Annual Report to see the impact we are having.