The National Law Center for Children and Families (NLC) is a non-profit law center formed in 1991.  It has since served as an agent of change and education in the area of child sexual exploitation. The NLC is proud to continue that service today in seminars and through its website, www.nationallawcenter.org.

EDUCATING DEFENDERS OF CHILDREN

The NLC PROTECTS Seminar Series is an effort to train law enforcement and prosecutors on the challenges involved in solving child sexual exploitation cases.  The seminars feature experts on topics including child pornography investigation and prosecution, Internet forensics, online enticement, human trafficking, juvenile prostitution, sex offender management, the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, and other child sexual exploitation issues.  A seasonal newsletter, The Enforcer, and a law enforcement-only website are additional components of the Seminar Series.

ADVOCACY FOR CHILDREN

The NLC has filed amicus curiae briefs in federal and state courts in nearly all major child pornography cases, often in coalition with other concerned organizations, as a “friend of the court” in support of laws and law enforcement or on behalf of members of Congress.  One such case is United States v. Williams, which was decided favorably by the United States Supreme Court in May 2008. 

LEGAL RESOURCES

NLC staff is preparing state legal manuals for law enforcement professionals on child exploitation crimes. This project is a result of a partnership with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and will provide a concise resource on each state’s child exploitation statutes and case law.

RECOGNITION OF DEFENDERS OF CHILDREN

The NLC also regularly recognizes outstanding law enforcement, prosecutors, and concerned citizens who confront child sexual exploitation. The NLC’s Child Defender Award recognizes these individuals for their selfless work in defending children and families across the nation.

The National Law Center for Children and Families is the source for experienced assistance and recognized expertise in the specialized area of child sexual exploitation law.