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SUMMARY:Virtual - Statewide Human Trafficking Summit (Annual Roundtable Event)
DESCRIPTION:This year\, we are excited to join forces and bring together advocates and professionals from across the state of Michigan for a collaborative reimagining of two events – MAP’s annual Roundtable and the Kent County Area Human Trafficking Coalition’s January Summit.  \nThis virtual statewide networking and interactive event is for advocates and professionals who are active in addressing human trafficking in Michigan through prevention\, education\, law enforcement\, and/or the provision of services to survivors and at-risk populations. The objective of this forum is to increase collaboration and effectiveness across Michigan communities by identifying barriers\, building relationships\, and strengthening partnerships.  \nIn addition to presentations and statewide updates\, this event will feature a LIVE networking and discussion component through Remo\, a virtual conferencing software. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues across the state using video and live chat features. This is not your usual webinar\, but rather a unique virtual networking experience! \n\n\nAGENDA\nThursday\, January 28\, 9:00 – 11:30 am \n\n  Getting the Grant: How three Detroit-Area organizations got federal grants and implemented programs to serve survivors  \nLuke Hassevoort\, Housing Manager\, Ruth Ellis Center\nMeredith Baughman\, Human Trafficking Specialist\, Avalon Healing Center*\nBenita Robinson\, Director of Crisis Services and Education\, Avalon Healing Center*\nSandra Ramocan\, Director\, Outreach and Education Services\, Alternatives for Girls\n*Formerly known as Wayne County SAFE \nRepresentatives from Wayne County SAFE\, Alternatives for Girls\, and Ruth Ellis Center will break down the process of applying for federal grants and implementing programs. Specializing in serving survivors of sexual assault\, women and girls experiencing homelessness\, and LGBTQ+ youth\, these three agencies bring years of knowledge and experience to the table.\n \n Leveraging Collaboration to Increase Human Trafficking\nPrevention in Schools    \nRachel VerWys\, Executive Director\, SEE: Solutions to End Exploitation\nKevin Polston\, Superintendent\, Godfrey-Lee Public Schools\nMarcela Moralez-Morris\, Community Probation/Girls Court Supervisor\, KC Courts\nMeghan Aupperlee\, Youth HT Prevention Coordinator\, Kent Intermediate School District\nDr. Heidi Kattula\, Superintendent\, East Grand Rapids Public Schools \nThe $1.5 million Human Trafficking Youth Prevention Education (HTYPE) Demonstration Program grant Kent ISD received in October 2020 is one of eight awarded nationally from the U.S. DHHS Office on Trafficking in Persons. Learn more about the partnerships working to create a safer community through prevention education and coordinated protocols to stop exploitation.\n \n Update from the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission   \nKelly Carter\, MI Assistant Attorney General \n__________________________________________________ \nThursday\, January 28\, 5:00 – 7:00 pm\nVIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR\n\n Summit registrants have the option of returning to the virtual Remo platform (using the same event link) for additional time in the evening to chat with the speakers and to continue building connections with other advocates. Registrants are free to come and go as they please during these two hours. Click here to see the growing list of special guests that will be hosting their own Q&A tables.\n~ Please Network Responsibly! ~
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/virtual-annual-roundtable/
LOCATION:Remo\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Freedom Coalition,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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