By David Fleshler South Florida Sun-Sentinel Florida’s thousands of hotels have been called the center of the state’s human-trafficking industry, providing convenient venues for the forced sale of sex. A bill in the state Legislature that would have allowed victims to sue hotels had been sailing through the Florida House. But on Monday, the…
The University of Central Florida is teaming up with the non-profit organization United Abolitionists to train the future leaders of hospitality on how to combat human trafficking. The UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management will soon start training students on how to identify and report sex and labor trafficking through a series of three internship…
By January 1, 2021, Massage establishments will be required by law to post a sign regarding human trafficking in a conspicuous place accessible to employees. Here are some quick sign requirements. The sign must: Be at least 11 x 15 inches Be at least 32-point type Contain statutorily required language and be posted in English…
“This bill says to traffickers and pimps: the State of Florida is CLOSED for business.” By: Ryan Nicol for FloridaPolitics.com A bill designed to combat human trafficking is headed back to the House after an amended version was approved by the Senate Friday morning. The House approved a measure Monday (HB 851) mainly dealing with…
In the 1980’s, Greg moved to California to become an actor. When the writer’s strike hit, Greg was forced to find other work. Starving and broke, Greg had no idea that one business card would lead him to becoming “the most popular, most decorated male porn star of all time.” Now, the most successful porn…
When William Welch showed up to meet a 14-year-old for sex, something didn’t look right. He had a sinking sensation that he was being watched so he ditched his car and took off on foot, disappearing into the night. Welch’s hunch was right. He had arranged a date with an undercover officer posing as a…
Did you know that 88% of the most downloaded or rented pornography videos include violence against women? Did you know that 1/3 of young people have seen pornography by the age of 12? Did you know that 20% of all “sexts” (sex texts) are of photos of children, mostly girls under the age of 15?…
