http://www.wtsp.com/story/news/2015/12/30/human-trafficking-signs-adult-entertainment-massage-parlor-train-airport-turnpike-plaza-florida-report/78094378/

ANY amount of human trafficking is horrible and is a violation of human rights and violation of law. But the amount reported has been proven to be fabricated, just as the public has been groomed regarding the registry. And, in my opinion, to require businesses by law to post signs on the matter is the equivalent of forcing registrants to post "Sex Offender" signs in front of their residence.

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Signs fighting human trafficking become law New Year's Day

Eric Glasser, WTSP 4:53 p.m. EST December 30, 2015

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Tampa, FL -- Beginning Jan.  1, a new law goes into effect in Florida aimed at curbing human trafficking.

The law requires posting signs that describe what to look for – and a toll-free number (888-373-7888) to report suspicion of human trafficking. They'll be required in places you may, and in some cases, may not expect.

Florida ranks third in the nation when it comes to reports of human trafficking. Victims – often forced into lives of prostitution.

So beginning with the new year, the state will require, by law, signs be displayed in spots considered grooming grounds for human trafficking.

They include massage parlors, strip clubs, train stations, airports, and just about every turnpike plaza, roadside rest area, and trucking weigh station.

At Tampa's Mons Venus, one of the Bay area's most famous adult entertainment clubs, similar signs are already in place.

"I think that everybody should be cognizant of it," said Mons Venus owner Joe Redner.  "It is our duty as human beings to look out for our fellow human beings when they are being taken advantage of."

The Florida Department of Transportation, which is manufacturing state's official signage in both English and Spanish, has already printed up more than 200 of them to be installed   in coming days.

State Sen.  Jack Latvala, R-District 21, who was one of the laws chief sponsors, encourages those who suspect something may be wrong to say something.

"They can report things, their suspicions, in a confidential manner - and then the authorities can sort it out," said Latvala.

Dotti Groover-Skipper, an anti-trafficking activist, says if the new signs, save even one life -- it will have been worth it.

"You know, if you choose not to call it could be the end of someone's life," said Groover-Skipper.

While the law applies statewide, it is up to individual counties to enforce it. Some have already empowered code enforcement officials and their local police agencies to do so. Others, are still working on which agency will have that responsibility.

To learn more about the State of Florida's efforts to curb human trafficking, click here