Marcel van der Watt

Husband | President & CEO, @NCOSE | Ph.D. | Former Sex Trafficking Investigator & Hostage Negotiator | Keynote | Author | #EndDemand #ListentoSurvivors 🇺🇸🌎

[National Center on Sexual Exploitation @NCOSE]

Sex trafficking doesn’t exist without demand. The bipartisan Sex Trafficking Demand Reduction Act recognizes a simple truth: holding sex buyers accountable is essential to preventing exploitation and disrupting the market that traffickers profit from. Congress should pass this legislation. Read our full statement below. 👇
https://t.co/GmdoCwmptL

#EndExploitation #EndTrafficking #Bipartisan #SexTraffickingDemandReductionAct #NCOSE #EndExploitation

[Haley McNamara @HaleyMcNamara]

A must-read op-ed from @Marcel_HT about the national security threat of pornography and sextortion.

This is a paradigm shift.

https://t.co/TBwr2M0Wv2

[The Washington Times @WashTimes]

OPINION: “National security is not limited to military readiness or border protection. It also depends on strong families, mentally healthy citizens and a social fabric that can endure ambiguity and stress,” @Marcel_HT argues.

[The Washington Times @WashTimes]

@Marcel_HT Keep reading @WashTimesOpEd: https://t.co/kSxUbjmwn6

[Washington Times Opinion @WashTimesOpEd]

@Marcel_HT Keep reading from the president and CEO of @NCOSE: https://t.co/VV8Ei9ne9I

[Washington Times Opinion @WashTimesOpEd]

“The same groups I investigated halfway around the world have now perfected their trade online and are targeting U.S. citizens,” @Marcel_HT warns.

[Dani Pinter @DaniBPinter]

Must read on pornography as a national security threat! In @WashTimes from our President @Marcel_HT:

“the depersonalization of sexual relationships that pornography fosters and our advanced age of information and communications technology have converged to make sexual extortion instant, scalable and global.” Link below 🧵

[National Center on Sexual Exploitation @NCOSE]

Parents are raising kids in a digital world that changes fast, and too many are left trying to navigate it alone. The Parent Center was created to help. Launching tomorrow, this free resource from NCOSE will equip parents with trusted tools, guidance, and support to help protect kids online. Sign up at the link below and join us tomorrow, May 14, at 3 PM EST for the official launch. 💙👇
https://t.co/XKYZDYgzcd

#NCOSE #EndExploitation #ParentCenter #Parents #Families #ProtectKidsOnline #RaisingChildren #ParentingResources #Resource

[Marcel van der Watt @Marcel_HT]

@EkGaetan @NCMEC @rights4girls @NCOSE This is a #beautiful photo! A world free from sexual abuse and exploitation is much closer because the three of you are in the #arena. Onwards! #dignity

[National Center on Sexual Exploitation @NCOSE]

NCOSE was honored to receive an award recognizing our work to advance the safety and dignity of women at a Women's History Month event in Washington, D.C., hosted at the General Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters. The award was accepted by our CEO and President, Marcel Van Der Watt, on behalf of the entire NCOSE team and the survivors whose courage continues to drive this work forward. We��re grateful for partners and leaders who share our commitment to protecting women and advancing a world where every person is treated with dignity.

#NCOSE #EndExploitation #GFWC #GeneralFederationOfWomensClubs #WomensHistoryMonth #Award #Honor #WashingtonDC #DC

[National Center on Sexual Exploitation @NCOSE]

Criminal networks are evolving, and AI is accelerating their reach. In the latest episode of the Ending Sexploitation Podcast, NCOSE President @Marcel_HT explains how organized crime groups are using artificial intelligence to scale sextortion and exploit victims faster than ever before. Listen to the full episode below or wherever you get your podcasts.👇
https://t.co/n0M6o7xWn3

#Podcast #Clip #PodcastClip #PodcastHost #EndingSexploitationPodcast #NCOSE #Reels #Sextortion #AI #ArtificialIntelligence

[Kat Banyard @KatBanyard]

Websites advertising prostitution have turbocharged the sex trafficking trade in the UK.

I've written about them here 👉
https://t.co/qZQNOCqAd6

[Eleanor K. Gaetan @EkGaetan]

🔥🔥🔥@NCOSE to DOJ: Prosecute traffickers (including those who solicit and patronize trafficking victims per TVPA definition of “sex trafficking”) unveiled in Epstein files! @dmhughes55 @Marcel_HT @HaleyMcNamara @DaniBPinter @BenjaminBull4 @McCormickProf
https://t.co/32oR2snifd

[Marcel van der Watt @Marcel_HT]

The cold ❄️may be coming in, but the heat is on for sex buyers in legislatures across the country! 🔥🔥🔥
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This month alone, 38 states have convened their legislative sessions, and 13 states have introduced, or continue to advance, legislation to strengthen penalties for those who seek to buy people for commercial sexual exploitation. States are increasingly recognizing that demand drives sexual exploitation—and that holding buyers accountable is essential to reducing trafficking and protecting victims.

Our Senior Public Policy Manager, Megan Griffin, breaks down the key trends that @NCOSE’s Public Policy team is tracking at the state level. Thank you to our incredible state partners working with legislators across the nation to advance this critical work! @EkGaetan @DaniBPinter

[National Center on Sexual Exploitation @NCOSE]

Imagine your gift creating a ripple. Then imagine that ripple joining thousands more—until it becomes a wave that sweeps away exploitation. That’s what this match makes possible.
https://t.co/E1tm445Mzv

#NCOSE #NonProfit #GivingSeason #Fundraising #Generosity #EndExploitation #Donor #Gratitude #ThankYou #Philanthropy #Charity

[National Center on Sexual Exploitation @NCOSE]

Inspiring words from NCOSE President & CEO @Marcel_HT at our holiday gathering. On Christmas Eve, many families are together—but far too many people are still vulnerable to exploitation. As we reflect on the successes and challenges of 2025, we’re committed to fighting even harder in 2026. Donate today and double your impact at the link below. 👇💙
https://t.co/U46VjmVtTy

#Inspiring #NCOSE #NonProfit #GivingSeason #Fundraising #Generosity #EndExploitation #Donor #Gratitude #ThankYou #Philanthropy #Charity #Holiday #ChristmasEve

[Marcel van der Watt @Marcel_HT]

I am so grateful for you, @EkGaetan
! #Tireless #Courageous and #SurvivorsAlwaysFirst 💫 @NCOSE

[Eleanor K. Gaetan @EkGaetan]

Thank the Lord. I was sued by the Tates...and yesterday, we won. 🔥@NCOSE

[Marcel van der Watt @Marcel_HT]

@EkGaetan @NCOSE I am so grateful for you, @EkGaetan! #Tireless #Courageous and #SurvivorsAlwaysFirst 💫

[Marcel van der Watt @Marcel_HT]

@heinzsight2020 @EmpowerMenCan @UNSRVAW Dear @heinzsight2020 - Such a privilege to finally meet #you in person. Thank you for your voice, certitude, and leadership. Great event, strong momentum, and time to move the needle on #demand! @NCOSE @EkGaetan