About Sosa
SOSA (Safe from Online Sex Abuse) is a nonprofit that combats online child sex abuse and trafficking through undercover operations with law enforcement, advocacy, and education.
We partner directly with ICAC (internet crimes against children) detectives and prosecutors to maintain our efficacy and conviction rate.
Our work also includes raising awareness about abuse tactics, training law enforcement, advising on safer legislation, and supporting survivors by connecting them with essential resources.
prevention
Education is a key way to stop online sex abuse before it happens. SOSA works with families, schools, and communities to spread awareness about tactics ACMs use, red flags to watch for, important conversations to have, and ways to set safer online safety boundaries on their devices.
intervention
When kids are experiencing harm online, SOSA works directly with Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task forces to stop that abuse. In collaboration with law enforcement, we create underage decoys, communicate with ACMs (adults contacting minors), identify perpetrators, and compile evidence so offenders may be stopped. We also work with tech companies to help them build safer platforms for their users.
support
After online sex abuse has taken place — whether recently or years in the past — SOSA provides support to survivors. We share information about how to report, direct them to key resources, assure them that what happened was not their fault, and are building a program to provide free therapy to those who otherwise would not have access to professional support.
Watch Undercover Underage on Max
Watch the SOSA team in action on this captivating docuseries on discovery+ and Max. The cameras follow us as we launch decoy accounts, communicate with ACMs, rush to identify perpetrators, and collaborate with law enforcement to stop them from harming more kids and teens online.
What People Are Saying
"Because of Roo, a dangerous online predator is off the streets. I feel like I only assisted with the case, since the entire process felt like I was working with another ICAC detective with years of experience ... SOSA is exactly what this world needs.”
— ICAC detective
“SOSA taught me that what happened to me as a young teenager was something to not be ashamed of. It helped me come to terms with it, validate my feelings, and seek out specialized help to further my own healing.”
— SOSA supporter
"Not only has SOSA assisted my clients in navigating the aftermath of online abuse through psychoeducation, it has also given families the tools to both identify and prevent abuse. I am proud to be a SOSA supporter."
— child/adolescent therapist
Get Involved
If you’re passionate about helping SOSA prevent and address online sex abuse, there are plenty of ways you can get involved. Visit the button below to learn more.