Ariel Winter Instagram – TW: Long post but PLEASE read until the end. It is so important❤️
I recently went on my first undercover op with SOSA (@sosatogether), a nonprofit that works with law enforcements to identify and apprehend online child sexual predators. SOSA originally had a show called Undercover Underage on Max, which is how I found them, and contacted them to get involved.
I have been that victim on the internet and in person SO many times and now that I am older and have nieces that age, it hit me how much something NEEDED to be done. Even though the show is no longer being filmed, SOSA’s work continues and I have found an additional purpose working with them. It means so much to me that I am now a donor, a volunteer, and a member of their advisory board🫶
SOSA is run by @roo_pow, an amazing woman who is sometimes referred to as the second real life Olivia Benson— after the character my friend Mariska plays on SVU! Roo was even undercover as a buyer of CSAM— legally known as child pornography, which is as you can imagine, (but please don’t) the most haunting job.
Child abuse, exploitation, sex trafficking are growing at lightning speed, and the world hasn’t caught up with how dire the situation is. Roo and the team have been working with law enforcement to arrest these predators and have been so effective. Up to now, their conviction rate has been 100%.
During my first op, SOSA was able to arrest 7 men and get warrants for more. The time and effort that goes into creating these decoys is incredible. I was in awe of the blood, sweat and tears that they put into what they do. They experience the worst of the worst to be able to take as many predators as possible out of the lives of victims— and potential victims. Their dedication is endless.
I’d be so grateful if you would share this post because it is SO important to raise awareness for parents AND kids to understand how serious this is. SOSA relies on donations to be able to do these ops and pay for the therapy they provide for the victims. They’re a small but mighty organization!
Following @sosatogether and sharing this post does a LOT to help raise awareness. If you’d like to donate, I included a 🔗 in my bio🤍 | Posted on 15/May/2024 06:11:57
