“What is Human Trafficking” Podcasts

Hello and Happy New Year!

It’s Human Trafficking Awareness month and we will be here all month long educating and resourcing you.

For today we’d love to invite you to check out our new podcast series that we did with Brock at WIRX. These are conversations on many different aspects of Human Trafficking and what it looks like for us to be involved in helping to address Human Trafficking in our cities and state.

Check them out here:

Podcast #1- What is Human Trafficking?

Podcast #2- Supply and Demand

Podcast #3- Different Types of Trafficking

Podcast #4- Online Enticement and Commercial Sexual Exploitation

Podcast #5- Who are the traffickers?

Podcast #6- Who are the victims of human trafficking?

Podcast #7- What can you do? Legislation

Podcast #8- What can you do? Recognize the signs and call the Hotline

Podcast #9-What can you do? Southwest Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force

Podcast #10-What can you do? Get involved with MAP!

 

Now go share with your friends so we can continue to spread awareness about Human Trafficking!

 

* We want to thank the Yangfeng Care and Share Program for providing the funding for this podcast series!

A Cup of Hope

A Cup of Hope
– Monthly Webinar Series

On March 23, 2020, the FBI National Press Office published the report, “School Closings Due to COVID-19 Present Potential for Increased Risk of Child Exploitation.” This sparked a conversation between MAP and fellow anti-trafficking organization, Hope Against Trafficking – What can we do to educate and protect our communities against rising concerns? Thus, “A Cup of Hope” was born. We decided to create a virtual space for community members and families to openly learn and discuss various human trafficking-related issues amidst the Coronavirus crisis. Through this ongoing dialogue, we aim to bring awareness and hope to an issue that seeks to manipulate and exploit.

Hosted by:
Hannah McPeak Director of Education, Hope Against Trafficking

Emily Johnson Program Coordinator, Michigan Abolitionist Project

Archive of Past Recordings:

        2020

  1. April 1, 2020: How to Keep Kids Safe Online while Working from Home
    >> click here for additional resources!
  2. April 8, 2020: (Part 1) What’s the Problem with Pornography?
  3. April 15, 2020: (Part 2) How Porn Impacts Individuals, Relationships, and Society
  4. April 22, 2020: (Part 3) How to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography
    Special Guest: Michael Joy, Perspectives Counseling
  5. April 29, 2020: Decriminalization vs. Legalization of the Sex Industry
    Special Guest: Clarence Dass, Dass Law Firm
  6. May 6, 2020: Lures of Predators (Part 1) – Victim Recruitment
  7. May 13, 2020: Lures of Predators (Part 2) – Survivor Perspective
    Special Guest: Chrissy Hemphill, Program Director of Hope Against Trafficking
  8. May 20, 2020: Lures of Predators (Part 3) – Juvenile Detention Centers
    Special Guest: Chelsie Coleman, Youth for Christ
  9. May 27, 2020: Lures of Predators (Part 4) – Labor Trafficking
    Special Guest: Valentina Seeley, Regional Director of ICE
  10. June 3, 2020: Demand (Part 1) – What Fuels Human Trafficking?
  11. July 1, 2020: Demand (Part 2) – Shifting Focus, Holding Buyers Accountable
    Special Guest: Alisa Bernard, Organization for Prostitution Survivors (Seattle, WA)
  12. August 5, 2020: Demand (Part 3) – Intervention and Diversion Tactics
    Special Guest: Eli Zucker, Seattle Against Slavery (Seattle, WA)
  13. September 2, 2020: Uncovering the Truth – Wayfair & Other Potential HT Conspiracies 
    Special Guests: Stephanie Marroquin & Monica Krebs, Polaris/National Human Trafficking Hotline
  14. September 10, 2020: (*BONUS EPISODE*) Uncovering the Truth – Live Q&A Session
    Special Guest: Christopher Szczygiel (DE) (FBI)
  15. October 7, 2020:  The Bitter Side of “Sugar Dating”; Explained
    Special Guest: Robin Batten, Washtenaw Area Council for Children
  16. November 4, 2020: A Guide to Ethical Shopping
    Special Guest: Emily Smith, Adored Boutique
  17. December 2, 2020: The Role of Men in the Fight Against Sexual Exploitation
    Special Guests: Ed Price (MSP), David Traugott (Business Professional),
    &  Haris Ahmed (Physical Therapy Student)


    2021

  18. January 6, 2021: Human Trafficking Awareness Month – It’s Time to Join the Movement!
    Special Guest: Joyce Haskett, Lived-Experience Expert/Survivor Leader
  19. February 3, 2021: Should I Make an “OnlyFans” Account? Asking for a Friend…
    Special Guest: Robin Batten, Washtenaw Area Council for Children
  20. March 3, 2021: History of the Women’s Rights Movement
    Special Guest: Dr. Celia Williamson, Emancipation Nation Network
  21. April 7, 2021: Decriminalization of Sex Buying – What’s Next for Washtenaw County?
    Special Guest: Margaret (Peg) Talburtt, PhD
  22. August 4, 2021: Reality and Risks for Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY)
    Special Guest: May Freck, Common Ground
    >> Click here for additional resources!
  23. September 15, 2021: Safely Navigating the Digital Landscape
    Special Guest: David Mehi, Google Cloud Architect
    >> Click here for David’s PPT slides with additional resources!
  24. October 13, 2021: Racism & Misogyny – Exploitation of Asian Women in Illicit Massage Businesses
    Special Guests: Missy Weismann, SEE: Solutions to End Exploitation
    &  Daniel Russell, Trion Solutions
    >> Click here for further research on the Illicit Massage Industry
  25. November 3, 2021: Human Trafficking Legislation in Michigan
    Special Guest: Kelly Carter, Assistant Attorney General
  26. December 8, 2021: Beginners Guide to Ethical Shopping
    Special Guest: Heather McGannon, Michigan Abolitionist Project
    >> Click here for our “2021 List of Michigan Ethical Storefronts”


    2022

  27. January 5, 2022: Human Trafficking Awareness Month
    Special Guest: Karen Hanks, LMSW, Bethany Christian Services
  28. February 9, 2022: Sex Trafficking and the Hidden Wounds of Trauma
    Special Guest: Felecia Berry, LMSW, Counselor Behavioral Health,
    Ascension Southeast MI Community Health
    >> Additional Resources: Domestic Violence Wheel – Children; What’s Your ACE Score;
    ACE Score and Resilience Assessment; How to Support Someone Who Has Experienced Trauma
  29. June 15, 2022: Addiction, PTSD, & Recovery amongst Sex Trade Survivors
    Special Guests: Brigette Henderson, BSW, Lived-Experience Expert
    &  Allison Mercer, Victim Advocate – HT, Common Ground
  30. July 13, 2022: Labor Trafficking: A Multi-Faceted Approach
    Special Guest: Jacob Swier, Community Outreach & Planning Specialist,
    Wage & Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor
  31. AUGUST 2022: BACK TO SCHOOL – 5 Weeks of Cyber Safety Tips & Resources!
  32. October 12, 2022: Intimate Partner Violence: Domestic Violence vs. Human Trafficking
    Special Guest: Bobbie Benton, DV Survivor & Advocate, Wenning Touch Advocacy Agency
    & Mollie Sheptanko, Intern w/ MAP, CATW, and Love146
    >> Click here for list of resources referenced throughout episode!
  33. November 9, 2022: Ethical Shopping: An Easy Way to Get Involved this Holiday Season
    Special Guest: Heidi VanderWal, Founder of Crowned Free


You can also visit Hope Against Trafficking on YouTube for the video recordings of each episode.