Adults only: An expert will talk about today’s ‘porn culture’ and how it’s harming young people on Wednesday

St. Henry District High School will host a special program on social media, gaming and pornography and harm to youth on Wednesday at 7:00 pm in the Drees Homes Auditorium located at 3755 Scheben Dr. in Erlanger. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m

All adults (18+) are invited to hear Dr. Mandy Sanchez, Director of Programming at Culture Reframed, speak on “Growing Up in a Porn Culture: How Social Media, Gaming, and Pornography Are Harming Our Youth.”

Since 2000, the Internet has become the main vehicle for pornography. Even hardcore pornography is just a click away – it’s free, violent and based on the degradation and abuse of women and children. The proliferation of smartphones, along with the rise of social media sites targeting teens, has opened up even more avenues for teens to access hardcore porn.

“What we’re hearing is that because of pornography, we have an increase in child abuse, an increase in child sexual abuse material that is created and supported by AI,” said Julie Feinauer, director, Office of Safe Environment, Diocese of Covington. .

This presentation will explore the most popular social media platforms accessed by young people today, linking the social media and porn industries and the harmful effects of their exposure on young people.

A must read for anyone who cares about children and the vulnerable in our world today.

Pre-registration is preferred but not required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/jgeLwrkQRZiu35oX8.

The presentation is co-hosted by the Office of Safe Environment and the Diocese of Covington Office of Schools. Contact Julie Feinauer at [email protected] for more information.

Dr. Sanchez joined Culture Reframed as Program Coordinator in Spring 2021. She holds a PhD in Sociology with a concentration in Criminology and Women’s Studies from the University of Hawaii and has been a Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice since 2013.

For more information on Dr. Sanchez and Culture Reframed, visit: https://culturereframed.org/.