Health committee  As a person who has spent a great deal of my time in trying to prevent sexual violence and child sexual abuse—sexual exploitation, particularly—we used to always focus on how to help people reduce their chances of being victimized, looking at that. We're now really thinking about

Health committee  I've seen different types of studies—I don't have them right here—that show that many parents want help, especially about this. In fact, I had one person—and Dr. Dines has probably experienced this too—who was very anti-sexuality education. He knew I spoke pro-comprehensive sexua

Health committee  There are a number of tools. Again, we could compare lists and help get a list for you. As important as that is, what different studies have repeatedly shown was the failure of parents to use them, or to know how to use them, or to get access to them, and the limits of what we ca

Health committee  We'll get you that list. We'll work with Lianna and we'll get you the list. One thing I just want to keep in mind is that, while I spoke to broader issues than education, many will say that the best tool you have is open and ongoing conversations with your children about why yo

Health committee  I think I'll let the pediatrician start here, and then I'll jump in.

Health committee  It's a very good question. I'm going to give you two examples of ongoing efforts because as strongly as I believe in age verification it really doesn't address this issue of the harm to somebody over 18, especially the young, developing brains, but to all adults, again going back

Health committee  Dr. Cooper, do you want to start?

Health committee  I mentioned them very quickly, but I think a good example that we often use is tobacco, another piece I wanted to mention. You may remember when there was smoking on planes and may remember when we advertised cigarettes to children, in that there was cigarette smoking in kids' ca

Health committee  I think it's critical. I think it makes sense. It would be wonderful if all the technology companies volunteered. As Dr. Dines pointed out, there is research to show that with those who left it as really optional and didn't put the energy into it, there was very low compliance.

Health committee  Absolutely.

Health committee  First of all, I really support both of those policy levels that she discussed. I think they're essential to doing something about the toxic flow and the ease of access. I also want to call your attention to something I believe you've heard quite a bit about and we also see happ

Health committee  Hi. It's wonderful to be here, and it's great to follow this up. I really appreciate your doing this study and the opportunity to address this group. For over forty years, I have worked to promote sexual health and to prevent sexual harm. I began my study at the program in human