Thorn
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We build technology and digital programs to defend children from sexual abuse. #DefendHappiness
Joined January 2010
Well said @JKCorden! Today we are feeling the love of the #BTSArmy! Thank you @BTS_twt and your fans for your generosity. Every dollar counts in this fight. You are making a real impact on the lives of kids. #DefendHappiness #EliminateCSAM.
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Thank you to the #BTSArmy! You raised over $9,500 from 265 donations last week to fight online child sexual exploitation—750% more donations than average! Thank you times infinity. BTS on repeat from here on out 🦢 @OneInAnARMY @BTS_twt #DefendHappiness
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We can eliminate child sexual abuse material from the internet. Our CEO @JulieCordua shares with @TEDtalks why the time is now to #EliminateCSAM. Watch her full talk now on TED:
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We're excited to team up with @ShayMitch to #StopSextortion. via @Refinery29 #FriendsFirst #NoShame.
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For #GivingTuesdayNow, help us raise the funds needed to ensure children, and their safety, come first.
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We believe in a future where every child is safe from sexual abuse online. To get there we must build a foundation with the organizations, stakeholders, and platforms working on the front lines of this epidemic. Together we will create a world where every child can be a kid.
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When we have an idea that could transform the way we work we don’t shy away just because it hasn’t been done before. Thankfully neither does @Google. We feel fortunate to have piloted @Googleorg's Fellowship program over the past 6 months.
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If we're going to win this fight, child sex trafficking needs to be talked about. #IamJaneDoe hits @Netflix tomorrow
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It’s a hard conversation but our children deserve it. Let’s start talking about how we can #EliminateCSAM. #DefendHappiness.
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We can all #StopSextortion before it starts — by talking about it now and putting #FriendsFirst.
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Excited to announce that we're 1 of 8 projects selected for the 2019 @TheAudaciousPrj from @TEDTalks! Our goal: eliminate child sexual abuse from the internet. Watch below to hear from all of recipients, including our CEO @juliecordua. #TED2019.
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A year ago when our co-founder @aplusk testified in front of the Senate, we had helped identify 2,000 children. We’re now at 5,894. Find out how you can join us in being a #ForceForGood: #enditmovement
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“We must fiercely guard our right to privacy…but we must also fiercely guard one of our greatest resources — our children.” Thorn VP @sarahbeegardner speaks at @TEDxWarwick about the pivotal moment we find ourselves in.
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We were beyond happy to see this Twitter moment today! A huge congrats to our friends @BriaandChrissy on a court victory that has been a long time coming. Thank you for for inspiring us with your continued pursuit of justice.
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We're excited to announce that Thorn has been awarded the 2019 @SkollFoundation Award for Social Entrepreneurship! We feel fortunate to be joining this global community of social entrepreneurs and innovators. #SkollWF
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Here's what you can do today to make a meaningful difference in reaching victims of child sex trafficking faster—and prevent it in the first place. Join us. Roll up your sleeves and let’s get to work. #DefendHappiness
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We are the generation that can end human trafficking and #endslavery. Sign the petition via @GenFree2016: #GenFree.
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Kendall!! This is amazing. The support from you and your followers continues to leave us speechless. Thank you for all of your generosity.
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A year ago, @JulieCordua stood on the @TEDTalks stage and told the world about a tool in beta, built by Thorn, that would help platforms eliminate #CSAM at the point of upload. Today that tool comes to market. Today the internet is Safer. @GetSaferio
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To the donors, supporters, law enforcement, survivors, caretakers, partners and everyone else who has decided to build a world where every child can be safe, curious, and happy: we ❤️ you. You inspire us and help us grow. Thank you. Together we will win this fight.
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Over the last 8 years, there have been so many moments that helped to shape Thorn into what it is today. Here are 8 that stand out for us as we reflect on our 8th birthday.
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We're thankful to each of you for standing by us in our fight to defend children from sexual abuse. Without our partners and supporters, none of our work at Thorn would be possible. Thank you.
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Five years defending children from sexual abuse and we are just getting started. #DefendHappiness #WeAreThorn
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Can software be used for the greater good of humanity? According to our partner @twestes @dreasoning, yes.
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Our statement on the recent viral stories involving child sexual exploitation:
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We are overwhelmed by the continued outpouring of support. Our community of #DigitalDefenders is truly amazing.
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Thankful for the opportunity to brief the President yesterday on trafficking & exploitation realities faced by vulnerable youth in the U.S.
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"Next. is to eliminate child pornography on the Internet. It’s a pretty ambitious goal, but I think we can do it."
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Abuse content shared online creates a cycle of victimization that can feel endless—but it doesn’t have to. You can #StopTheCycle by never sharing abusive content, even in an attempt to report it. Report #CSAM to @missingkids here:
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We are deeply saddened to hear the news about friend of Thorn @SenJohnMcCain. His leadership in the fight against human trafficking has made our work possible.
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It’s a nightmare reality happening at alarming rates: a child is sexually abused – and evidence of that abuse has spread across the internet like wildfire. This abuse material is traumatizing, toxic, illegal and definitely NOT pornography.
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"We [need to] protect the privacy of these kids," said Kutcher, the co-founder of Thorn. "They didn't consent to their abuse being shared online . Their privacy matters, too.".
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If you find child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online, don’t reshare it - instead, report it to @missingkids. Here’s what else you need to know:
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Think you have what it takes to beat @aplusk and Mila Kunis at @AmongUsGame? Now's your chance. Starting right now until 3 p.m. Pacific 12/1, the top #GivingTuesday Thorn fundraisers will earn a chance to join an #AmongUs game with Ashton and Mila!
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April was a big month. Thorn was 1 of 8 projects selected for the 2019 @TheAudaciousPrj from @TEDTalks. Our goal: eliminate child sexual abuse from the internet. Watch below to hear from our CEO @juliecordua. #TED2019
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Every photo shared by a survivor in this thread motivates our team to keep fighting on behalf of kids every day.
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The seizure of the Backpage website has disrupted the online marketplace for child sex trafficking. We congratulate those who worked to bring down the bad actors participating in the trade of children.
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When a child is being exploited, there is no time to waste. Help us make an even bigger impact this holiday season by supporting our work defend children from sexual abuse. #DefendHappiness
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We're hiring! If you are looking for a place where you can bring your whole self to work and apply your skills to directly impact the lives of vulnerable children, this could be your new favorite job. Check out our latest open positions:
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Inaction is no longer an option when it comes to #ChildSexualAbuse. That's why we doubled down on our efforts to defend children. #EliminateCSAM.
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Child pornography is sexual abuse material. Let’s start talking about what it really is. #EliminateCSAM #NCAPM.
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With support from @MissingKids @Google @ukhomeoffice, @CdnChildProtect launched #ProjectArachnid in 2017. Learn more about their efforts to protect kids from revictimization
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This issue needs a lot of committed people in order to effect real change. What you can do today: #enditmovement.
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We're #hiring! With open roles in engineering, data science, product, design, communications, people operations, development, legal, and accounting, this mission needs you. Apply today to #DefendHappiness. #remotejobs
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Today we are one step closer to the internet we believe in, one where every child can be safe, curious, and happy. Read more from Thorn CEO @juliecordua:
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Spread the word — Thorn is hiring! We're inviting software engineers in the SF Bay Area to join the #InnovationLab:
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"Victims of #humantrafficking are from your community, not usually from a foreign country. You should want to help no matter where they are from."
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Every day we are thankful for the community of #DigitalDefenders that makes this work possible.
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Fighting #humantrafficking is about "all of us coming together, using our influence and our passions to truly make a difference in the lives of those in slavery across the world." - @imrebeccabender #HTAM.
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Time is running out to earn your spot to game with Ashton Kutcher @aplusk and Mila Kunis for @GivingTuesday, just two hours left -- of course, either way tune in at 5 p.m. Pacific to watch the fun! . Donate--> Watch-->
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We're excited to announce the Thorn Innovation Lab: http://t.co/fVmIEleqNt Apply & help drive innovation to fight child sexual exploitation.
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Every day we are thankful for the community of #DigitalDefenders that makes this work possible.
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On #SaferInternetDay, we stand with our partners across the world in asking the #EU to adopt all-encompassing legislation to protect children and their privacy online. Read the letter, signed by 20 of the world's leading child-protection organizations.
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There were over 45 million images and videos depicting child sexual abuse reported in 2018. This is unacceptable. We need your help to eliminate this content from the internet. #DefendHappiness.
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The most common question we are asked by supporters is "how can I help?". We've compiled a list of ways to get involved in the fight against child #sextrafficking today. #endit.
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To end online child sexual exploitation, we have to talk about it. 🧵.
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Remember: Never share abusive content, even in an attempt to report it. Instead, report it to @MissingKids by calling 1-800-THE-LOST (843-5678) or through the CyberTipline at
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Child #onlinesexualabuse reports to @MissingKids #CyberTipline has grown from 1+ million in 2014 to 10+ million in 2017. Help stop the spread of child exploitation– report here:
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"While child sex abusers continue to find ways to exploit children, new tech tools have been created to combat this horrible crime.". @MissingKids COO explains how technology has changed the landscape of child sexual abuse material. #EliminateCSAM.
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When we first set out to defend children from sexual abuse seven years ago, we knew we’d need a strong army of supporters behind us. Thank you for answering our call. Your choice helped us bring this issue out of the darkness to give kids a louder voice. #DefendHappiness
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Thank you for joining us in this fight, it wouldn't be possible without partners like MemSQL.
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Thorn’s tools have helped identify over 15,000 child victims of sex trafficking. That’s an average of 10 children per day. Let’s build the world we believe in: one where every child can be a kid. #EndChildTrafficking #WorldDayAgainstTrafficking.
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To all our partners - past, present, and future - who have committed to defending children from sexual abuse: we see you, we hear you, we will do everything we can to help.
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If you're looking to learn more about our work after hearing us talk at #Rotary2017 today, start here -
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On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we’re reminded that with the right knowledge we are are all better equipped to fight back. Our partners @missingkids have a new child sex trafficking online training course that's free & open to all. #WDAT21
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This week has been incredible — and this is just the beginning. We won’t stop until every child can simply be a kid. #EliminateCSAM.
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Congrats to @IJM for your incredible rescue of 333 people from #slavery in India! http://t.co/QvUxzM9EBm
http://t.co/hqPsaQzJVg.
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Today we honor everyone working on the front lines to defend children from violence and abuse, choosing to put their lives at risk every single day so that the most vulnerable can be safe. We mourn the FBI agents who lost their lives defending the innocent.
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What a year. One year ago today, our co-founder @aplusk testified in front of the Senate. Since then, we've doubled down on our commitment to be a #ForceForGood #TBT.
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Today @MissingKids released a report showing a remarkable 21% increase in the number of companies across the globe that are actively detecting CSAM. This is great news – and there’s more work to be done. Read about the findings on our blog #DefendHappiness
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All information regarding possible child sexual exploitation should be reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (@missingkids) by calling 1-800-THE-LOST (843-5678) or submitting through the CyberTipline at
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Learning the facts about #ChildSexTrafficking can help us better understand, talk about, and address the issue. It will give you the tools to be an advocate in your social circles and put energy into helping the most vulnerable children. #KnowWhatYouShare
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No one wins when child sexual abuse is ignored and left undetected. We are disappointed in Apple’s decision to pause its work to implement child safety features without providing a new roadmap or timeline.
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One child missing is too many. On #MissingChildrensDay, please take a moment to look through the posters of missing children from @MissingKids:
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"The State Department is committed to continuing to develop . new approaches to follow these activities wherever they go." #EndTrafficking
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We refuse to live in a world where abused kids remain in situations b/c existing tech isn’t being used to find them.
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On #InternationalWomensDay, we're grateful for the strong leadership we have at Thorn and all of the powerful women—across law enforcement, government, tech and NGOs—who are driving innovation and social change. #IWD2020.
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Reporting abuse content through the right channels helps to keep platforms safe, and could lead to the identification of a victim or help to end the cycle of abuse for survivors. #NCAPM #ChildAbusePreventionMonth.
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We're hiring! If you are looking for a place where you can bring your whole self to work, build a great product, with real life consequences, this could be your new favorite job. Check out our latest open positions:
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Project Artemis is a new #ForceForGood in technology used to combat online child sexual exploitation by identifying grooming in online chats. We’re proud to partner with @Microsoft to make this tool freely available to qualified companies. Read more: (1/3)
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Join us this Monday, January 11, as we participate in this important discussion bringing awareness to the realities of child sex trafficking. #HDAT2021 #HumanTraffickingPreventionMonth.
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We're grateful for the #tech companies that lend knowledge & resources to the work that we do. #techinnovation.
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These are the communities most vulnerable to child sex trafficking. Together, we can #EndChildTrafficking. #HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth .
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