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SUMMARY:Holland - Human Trafficking Awareness Rally
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URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/holland-human-trafficking-awareness-rally/
LOCATION:Centennial Park\, 250 Central Ave.\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashleigh Bos":MAILTO:acleveringa@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T120000
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SUMMARY:A Cup of Hope: Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:[Episode 15] October 7\, 2020:\nThe Bitter Side of “Sugar Dating”; Explained\nwith special guest Robin Batten\nProgram Manager of Cyber Safety/Wellness & Resilience\n(Washtenaw Area Council for Children)\n\nAs the demand for sex lives on\, the various forms of commercial sexual exploitation have simultaneously multiplied and continue to thrive amongst us (some even neutralized in men’s health articles!). From prostitution to pornography\, “sugar dating” appears to have become the latest phenomenon. What is it and what does it have to do with human trafficking? Join us as we speak on the harms that exist amongst commonly used dating and pornography sites today.\n\nClick here to view prior episodes!\nSpecial Guest Bio:\n\nRobin Batten is originally from Birmingham\, Alabama\, grew up in Detroit and graduated from Wayne State University. Her work history includes Wayne State University Library system\, Foster Care Licensing\, Residential Treatment for teen girls & College admission at ITT. Robin is the Cyber Safety and Wellness & Resilience Program Manager with Washtenaw Area Council for Children. WACC is a non-profit that provides prevention education in Washtenaw County. In addition to working for WACC\, Robin also for Talk Early Talk Often\, educating parents on talking to their teen about sex. On average\, Robin speaks with 8\,000 – 10\,000 students and adults yearly on ways to keep safe on the internet. These conversations are facilitated in school assemblies and classroom\, parent groups\, conferences and at various community events. Since her employment with WACC\, Robin has had the opportunity to receive training from and facilitated workshops with FBI agents and other Law Enforcement\, Cyber Safety and Cyber Security organizations and NAMI. Robin works in partnership with various organizations\, including the Michigan Abolitionist Project\, Washtenaw County and Washtenaw Alive\, a suicide prevention group.\nRobin enjoys spending time with her family and friends\, reading\, teaching\, and watching movies. Her volunteer history includes children bible classes\, organizing holiday gift-giving for families in need and teaching classes at the women prison. Robin is a wife and mother of an adult male and teenage boy.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/a-cup-of-hope-webinar-series-7/
LOCATION:LIVE on Facebook\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Cup of Hope,Awareness,Featured,Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201026T190000
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SUMMARY:Mid-Michigan Community Group
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mid-Michigan Community Group!\nMAP Community Groups consist of compassionate and motivated citizens who volunteer together to address human trafficking in their community. Community Groups meet regularly for ongoing training\, conducting awareness activities\, and engaging in service projects within the local community. Through Community Groups we seek to build a collaborative network that helps people use their gifts\, talents\, and resources to more effectively address human trafficking and its root causes. Consider joining this important work within the anti-trafficking movement in Michigan! \nMid-Michigan Community Group Meeting\nOctober 26th\, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm\nWe will be discussing ideas for future events and/or projects. All are welcome to attend – invite a friend and get involved in the fight against human trafficking in our local community!\n\n\n\n**Contact midland@map-mi.org for the Zoom link/passcode and any other meeting details**\nSign-up for the Mid-Michigan MAP newsletters by clicking here!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/mid-michigan-community-group-5/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Featured,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Michigan Community Group":MAILTO:midland@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T190000
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SUMMARY:Freedom Coalition
DESCRIPTION:The Freedom Coalition brings together experienced community advocates and professionals for a unified and comprehensive approach to addressing human trafficking in southeast Michigan. Our vision is to eradicate human trafficking through collaborative efforts in the areas of prevention\, demand abatement\, survivor support\, and community awareness and engagement. The Freedom Coalition plans to meet the 4th Tuesday of every other month for the sharing of new research\, best practices\, case studies\, education\, and specialized training. Consider joining our network! \nZoom Online Meeting – October 27\, 2020\n5:30 – 7:00 pm (EST)\n \nDemand Abatement Programs in Southeast Michigan\nWe invite Alternatives for Girls to share with us about their Human Trafficking/Prostitution Offenders Program\, (POP)\, also known as “John School” – “a community effort to end the demand for prostitution and the sexual exploitation of women and children”. They work in conjunction with the Southwest Community Justice Center located in Detroit. The program is for 17 year-olds and above who are recipients of a ticket for\, “ Offer to Engage the Services of Another for an Act of Prostitution.” The program consists of four classes that discuss the following topics: Health Risks\, Survivor Perspective\, Community Impact\, and Gender Socialization.\nGuest Presenter: Audrey Watkins\nCrisis Resource Center Manager\, Alternatives for Girls\nAudrey has worked as an advocate in some form for fifteen years. She started working for Alternatives for Girls (AFG) in 2018. She is currently the Crisis Resource Center (CRC) Manager. Under the umbrella of the CRC\, she manages three programs that include ‘Street Outreach’\, (assisting current sex workers)\, ‘New Choices’\, (assisting survivors of sex work and human trafficking)\, and ‘Domestic Violence Advocacy’\, (assisting DV survivors).\n  \nIf you would like to receive updates and invites to future Freedom Coalition meetings\,\nsign up for our email list here.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/8675-2020-10-27/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Featured,Freedom Coalition,Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T200000
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SUMMARY:Virtual-Volunteer Interest Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Looking for ways to get involved in the fight against human trafficking?\nMAP has numerous volunteer-based initiatives that are in need of passionate advocates just like you!\nDuring our monthly Volunteer Interest meetings\, we will provide you with a brief overview of our programs (questions encouraged!) in order to help you find the volunteer opportunity that is right for you and connect you to the resources you will need to make an impact. Join us in learning how you can use your unique talents and resources to prevent and end human trafficking in your community! All ages are welcome and encouraged to join.\n \nCan’t make it this month? No worries\, these virtual meetings are held on a monthly basis. Check back on our Event Calendar to see when the next meeting may be scheduled. We hope you will consider joining us in the future!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/virtual-volunteer-interest-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Featured,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Johnson":MAILTO:emily@map-mi.org
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