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The Law Changed. The Internet Didn't.
The Take It Down Act marked a major shift in how the law addresses nonconsensual intimate imagery and AI-generated sexual deepfakes. But while the law created stronger protections and faster removal requirements, the internet continues to evolve faster than regulation. This blog explores the realities of image-based sexual abuse, the growing accessibility of deepfake technology, and why legal reform alone cannot fully address the harm survivors continue to face online.
Where Sexual Violence Begins: How technology, trust, and online connections are reshaping sexual violence prevention.
Technology has transformed how people meet, build relationships, and form community, but prevention conversations have not always kept pace. This blog explores how dating apps, social media, and online communication are reshaping sexual violence prevention, particularly within LGBTQ+ communities, and why understanding what happens online before people meet in person is now essential to prevention work.
Part II: What “Yes” Really Means: How Texas Is Rewriting Consent
The Summer Willis Act, taking effect September 1, 2025, changes how Texas defines consent in sexual assault cases—closing a dangerous legal loophole. Learn what the new law says, why it matters, and how you can help ensure it’s used to protect survivors.
How to Talk to Your College-Bound Kid About the Red Zone
As your teen heads to college, one critical conversation often gets missed: how to stay safe during the Red Zone, the time between move-in and Thanksgiving when students face a higher risk of sexual assault. Learn how to start the conversation with care, clarity, and confidence.

