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Dr. Marcel van der Watt is currently the President of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE), a U.S.-based nonprofit organization focused on combating sexual exploitation.
He joined NCOSE in June 2021 as a Senior Research Analyst, bringing over 18 years of experience in law enforcement and academic research related to organised crime and human trafficking.
NCOSE, formerly known as Morality in Media, has a history of opposing pornography and advocating for stricter regulations on sexual content. The organization has been criticised for promoting claims about sexuality and pornography that contradict peer-reviewed studies.
Dr. van der Watt was present at the White House for the signing of the “Take It Down Act,” a legislative effort aimed at curbing online sexual exploitation.
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