Episode 41: A Frank Conversation on the Harms of Pornography with Lisa Thompson

Aug 16, 2023

Pornography has permiated our society in almost every facet. With technology making it easier than ever to access graphic sexual content, what harm is being inflicted on individuals and families? How does pornography influence sexual exploitation and even sexual trafficking?

 

We are blessed to have Vice President of Research for the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, Lisa Thompson, as our guest on today's episode of the Music for the Soul Podcast. Lisa shares how she has been working to explain the harm caused by pornography in our society and how companies can often be complacent or even encourage distribution of pornographic content. She also explains how we can keep our children safe in the age of the internet and what boundaries we need to set up them as parents.

 

Finally, Lisa talks about the impact projects like Somebody's Daughter have on fighting back against sexual exploitation and how it can give a voice to those who don't know where else to turn.

 

Who is Lisa Thompson?

As Vice President of Research for the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, Lisa conducts policy analysis and advocacy, advances understanding of pornography’s public health harms, and liaises with public officials, advocates, and academics to advance strategies combating the web of sexual exploitation, including pornography, stripping, prostitution, sexual trafficking, sexual assault, and more.

Lisa joined NCOSE following two years with World Hope International where as Director of Anti-Trafficking, Lisa oversaw sex trafficking recovery programs in Cambodia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Lisa is a contributing author to Hands that Heal: International Curriculum for Caregivers of Trafficking Survivors, as well as the book Global Perspectives on Prostitution and Sex Trafficking:  Europe Latin America, North America, and Global. 

Resources:

Learn more about Lisa's work with the NCOSE, read their Dirty Dozen list of companies, and more on their website: www.endsexualexploitation.org

Check out The Somebody's Daughter Project on Music for the Soul's Website at the link here: www.musicforthesoul.org/resources/somebodys-daughter