2019 Round Table Event in Troy

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On January 29, 2019 over 130 people, representing dozens of organizations, gathered together for MAPs annual 2019 Round Table event held at the Troy Community Center. The Round Table, which was co-sponsored by the Salvation Army, is for experienced advocates, professionals, and service providers who are active in addressing human trafficking in Michigan. The objective of this forum is to increase collaboration and effectiveness in SE Michigan by identifying barriers, building relationships, and strengthening partnerships.

The event included a delicious buffet dinner followed by presentations from:

  • Andy Soper of Measurable Change , Measurable Change is working with state & local partners to combat Human Trafficking by developing a Baseline & Readiness Roadmap. Through this comprehensive assessment, they plan to provide Michigan with a framework for interdisciplinary cooperation & data collection, victim service provision and context-specific education.
  • Michael Glennon Supervisor of Southeast Michigan Trafficking and Exploitation Crimes Task Force (SEMTEC) gave update on the progress of the task force which consists of members from the FBI, Michigan State Police, Washtenaw County Sheriff, Detroit Police, Dearborn Police, Highland Park Police, Southfield Police, Livonia Police, Roseville Police, Huron Twp. Police, Canton Police and Romulus Police Department. The SEMTEC is a top performing Task Force in the country.
  • Kelly Carter Assistant Attorney General and Michigan Human Trafficking Commission Chair provided updates on Michigan legislation and commission.
  • Elizabeth Moon Carter from the Salvation Army shared about the collaborative grant and the Salvation Army human trafficking initiative.

The event provided time for networking, sharing of resources, and providing feedback useful for planning future events.