Child exploitation has become a pandemic, impacting children’s lives throughout the United States and the world.
Cases have steadily increased as more and more children become dependent on electronic devices, yet funding, policy, and solutions have not changed to meet this increase.
We cannot arrest our way out of this. We must unite and fight for our frontline heroes, uniting to protect our children from abuse.
Raven was formed to bring together subject matter experts through multiple disciplines including experts in policy, laws, investigations, education, and research. Collectively Raven brings over 200 years of experience to form the only advocacy group in the United States focused on our most important resource: our children.
John Pizzuro, CEO
Online crimes against children continue to increase, but funding levels for Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) programs have stayed the same since 2008.
Vital information and data are currently unable to be efficiently shared with law enforcement.
Children who have experienced exploitation are more vulnerable to future exploitation, as the psychological effect of trauma is often long-lasting and challenging to overcome.
Social media platforms are protected by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, a 1996 law that removes legal liability, even if the content is unlawful.
When you get involved, you can help us raise awareness, increase resources to law enforcement, and enact lasting change.
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A 501(c)4 political lobby, Raven protects children from victimization by raising awareness of the threat of online child exploitation, increasing resources and funding to law enforcement, and lobbying for policy changes on the local and federal level.