The list of signs and symptoms of human trafficking below is not exhaustive. With only a few exceptions any one of these signs does not necessarily mean the person is a victim of human trafficking. Use your best judgment. If something seems suspicious, make an anonymous call to the Human Trafficking Hotline 888-373-7888. Common Work…
Decades of studies from major institutions have demonstrated significant impacts of porn consumption on individuals, relationships, and society. If you aren’t familiar with Fight the New Drug, they are a non-religious and non-legislative 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that aims to educate youth on the harmful effects of pornography using only science, facts, and personal accounts. In…
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?…
A human trafficking arrest was made at a Ramada hotel on Jamaican Ct in the tourist district off of International Drive. This is happening more than you might think. “These criminals exploit the opportunity for those who want to buy sex,” said Tomas Lares, co-founder and chairman of the Greater Orlando Human Trafficking Task Force…
For years, Savannah Parvu was sold for sex at hotels in Central Florida. It started when she was 11. Hotel staff knew what was happening, she said, but did nothing. Nurses and doctors in emergency rooms where she was taken with broken bones didn’t ask questions. Her mother went to a drug dealer’s house for…
