LOS ANGELES — The Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP) has announced its second annual summer fundraiser, challenging the industry to help it raise $30,000 in 30 days.
Founded in 1996, ASACP has provided its globally recognized Child Exploitation Tipline for webmasters and the public to anonymously report suspected child exploitation online since then, with its member sites linking to this very active Tipline that processes thousands of reports monthly. Verified “Red Flag” reports are forwarded to the FBI, NCMEC, and European Child Exploitation Tiplines, as well as several other relevant authorities, for further action.
According to ASACP, not only is this the world’s only completely anonymous place to report online child exploitation — it is also one of the world’s busiest — processing well over one million reports to date and making a positive difference in countless children’s lives.
The Tipline is funded by ASACP’s sister organization, the ASACP Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that also funds the Restricted To Adults (RTA) website meta label that works with content filtering software to provide effective, free protection against exposure to age-inappropriate materials. Contributions to the ASACP Foundation are tax deductible for American businesses and may also provide tax benefits to overseas firms.
In addition to its Child Exploitation Reporting Tipline and the award winning, internationally recognized RTA meta label, ASACP provides digital media companies with a set of market-specific Best Practices, as well as a formal Code of Ethics, plus a list of known key words that denote child exploitation translated into 25 languages, and more. Other outreach materials include parental guidelines and child protection resources that have an international appeal.
“ASACP accomplishes so much, with so few resources due to the dedication of its small, close-knit staff,” says Executive Director Tim Henning. “This includes Operations Director Erege Macis and Membership Manager Dawn Yagielowicz, but we cannot do what we do without you! ASACP enjoys and is extremely grateful for the support of the adult entertainment industry, proving that the legitimate companies that make up this business are very committed to protecting children in their digital lives.”
ASACP’s ongoing successes have resulted in widespread media coverage and accolades from numerous civic, governmental and private sector groups due to its initiatives and its role in the closing of countless illegal websites engaged in the sexual exploitation of children.
ASACP’s governmental outreach in the U.S. and abroad benefits its supporters while making a tangible difference in child protection by providing data and resources to law enforcement, legislators, policy makers and stakeholders, including the U.S. Congress and Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee, the FBI, U.S. Customs, Interpol, plus the Financial Coalition Against Child Pornography.
Today, ASACP continues to develop new initiatives for keeping pace with a fast-changing technological environment and the significant challenges it presents. From mobile devices to virtual reality and beyond, ASACP is committed to making technology safe for children while preserving the freedoms of consenting adults — a mission it can only continue with generous financial and material support.
“Please help us to continue to help you, children and parents, worldwide by meeting our challenge,” Henning adds. “We exist on so very little and need your vital help today. Please visit the ASACP website to make a donation or contact us to become a member, sponsor or raise your existing level of support.”
The fundraiser will run through until September 1, 2017, with ASACP recognizing those who contribute to the fundraiser at the event’s completion.
For more information, visit ASACP.org or email tim@asacp.org.