Michigan Anti Trafficking Project (MAP)

Mid-Michigan Community Group - CANCELED
2020-11-23 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom Meeting, MI, United States
Join MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group!
(Midland, Saginaw, Bay City)
MAP 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!
Mid-Michigan’s virtual Community Group Meeting
HAS BEEN CANCELED.
We will resume in January.

Sign-up for the Mid-Michigan Community Group newsletters by clicking here
or contact the group leader directly at midland@map-mi.org.

Giving Tuesday
2020-12-01 | MI, United States
Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. … Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Consider giving to MAP this Giving Tuesday… Thank you!

A Cup of Hope: Webinar Series
2020-12-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | LIVE on Facebook, MI, United States
[Episode 17] December 2, 2020:
The Role of Men in the Fight Against Sexual Exploitation
Panel Discussion with Special Guests
The reality of sexual exploitation is that EVERY SINGLE person can be vulnerable to this. Men, women, children…the question then is: WHO’s battle is this? What we can say for sure is, women must lead this movement given that 90% of the victims of rape/sexual assault in the US are women and girls. But it is just as essential that men step up as allies and take up their fight against this alongside women. Join us as we discuss the role of men in the fight against sexual exploitation.

Special Guests:
D/Lt. Edward Price has been part of the Michigan State Police since 1995. As a Michigan State Police Detective Lieutenant at the 2nd District Special Investigation Section, he supervises detectives in Southeast Michigan. He also investigates homicides, rapes, robberies, child sexual assaults, police shootings, public corruption, and other major crimes. D/Lt. Price is also federally deputized by the FBI. He has instructed at several law enforcement centers on the topic of child sexual exploitation and major sex trafficking criminal enterprises. D/Lt. Price has been certified as an expert witness in sex trafficking in Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee. D/Lt. Price is also assigned to the Southeast Michigan Trafficking and Exploitation Crimes Task Force (SEMTEC), which is an FBI Task Force that was established in 2007 to investigate the exploitation of children by means of sex trafficking in Southeastern Michigan. The task force responds to Amber Alerts for missing and abducted children in the State of Michigan, and investigates major child sexual abuse material cases, as well as adult human trafficking matters. D/Lt. Price is a Commissioner on the Michigan Governor’s Human Trafficking Commission.
David Traugott is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Redwood United. Redwood United is a strategic relational community of leaders and organizations committed to changing our world for good. Redwood United provides relationships and resources to help organizations accomplish their missions more effectively. David and his wife, Kelly, and their four children live in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Haris Ahmed, BHS, SDPT. An early passion for healthcare has led Haris to work and study in the field of physical therapy for the past 5+ years. He has obtained several experiences as a physical therapy technician in a multitude of medical settings including outpatient, hospitals, and nursing homes. In 2018, Haris graduated from Oakland University in Rochester Hills, MI, and received a Bachelor’s in Health Science with a concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy. Haris commenced his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2019 at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah. During his studies there, Haris has undertaken a leadership role in coordinating and participating in bi-weekly discussions about health disparities. In October 2020, he completed his initial clinical rotation at AllPro Physical Therapy in Canton, MI. Haris’ commitment to restoring the quality of life of the individuals he treats, establishing a therapeutic alliance with his co-workers and patients, and providing evidence-based care guides his motivation for working in the field of physical therapy.
Click here to view prior webinar recordings

Ann Arbor - Virtual Video and Q&A
2021-01-24 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom Meeting, MI, United States
The MAP-Ann Arbor Community Group is hosting a FREE virtual event!
Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Virtual Video Showing + LIVE Q&A Discussion
Sunday, January 24th, 3-4 pm (EST)

Video: Stuck in Traffic
Modern-day slavery is happening in Michigan.
Watch interviews from local experts, survivors, and youth on the subject.

We hope you will consider joining us!

A Cup of Hope: Webinar Series
2021-02-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | LIVE on Facebook, MI, United States
[Episode #19] February 3, 2021
Should I make an OnlyFans Account? Asking for a friend…
Special Guest: We are excited to welcome back Robin Batten for another important episode on cyber safety!
With unemployment rates at an all-time high, there’s no question how COVID-19 has impacted our economy. As a result, more and more people are turning to OnlyFans as an extra source of income. What is OnlyFans and what are the risks involved when using sites like this? Is content creation really as “quick and easy” as people think? In what ways does sexual objectification impact our society and our interactions with others? Join us LIVE (questions and comments encouraged!) as we explore these questions and learn ways to protect ourselves – as well as empower others – while navigating a digital age.

Guest Bio: Robin 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.
Robin 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.

Click here to view past episode recordings

Mid-Michigan Community Group
2021-02-22 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom Meeting, MI, United States
Mid-Michigan Community Group
If you live in the Mid-Michigan area (Midland, Saginaw, Bay City) and are looking
for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community,
join MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group!
Monthly Virtual Meeting: February 22nd, 7 pm
All are welcome to attend – contact midland@map-mi.org for zoom details.
Can’t make it this month but want to stay connected?
Join MAP’s Mid-Michigan Facebook group or simply sign-up for their designated Community Group email list to have meeting and event invites sent directly to your inbox.
We hope you will consider joining us!

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MAP 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!

A Cup of Hope: Webinar Series
2021-03-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | LIVE on Facebook, MI, United States
[Episode #20] March 3, 2021
The History of the Women’s Rights Movement
“Being allowed to live life in an atmosphere of religious freedom, having a voice in the government you support with your taxes, living free of lifelong enslavement by another person… These beliefs about how life should and must be lived were once considered outlandish by many. But these beliefs were fervently held by visionaries whose steadfast work brought about changed minds and attitudes…” – National Women’s History Alliance
Join us as we journey through the history of the Women’s Rights Movement. We’ll explore the tremendous accomplishments of women before us, the prevalence of gender-based violence throughout the years, and the necessary work ahead in order to prevent and end human slavery for good.

Special Guest: Dr. Celia Williamson
Named one of the top 30 most influential social workers alive, Dr. Celia Williamson has over 25 years of anti-trafficking experience. She is a professor of social work at the University of Toledo where she has received 13 years of federal funding to study sex trafficking and prostitution and hosts the oldest and largest international academic human trafficking conference in the world. Learn more about Celia here…

Click here to view past episode recordings

Mid-Michigan Community Group - Canceled
2021-03-22 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom Meeting, MI, United States
Mid-Michigan Community Group
If you live in the Mid-Michigan area (Midland, Saginaw, Bay City) and are looking
for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community,
join MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group!
Monthly Virtual Meeting:
March meeting has been canceled
You can also join the Mid-Michigan Community Group on Facebook or sign-up for their monthly newsletters to stay up to date with any other upcoming events!

We hope you will consider joining us!

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MAP 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!

Troy Community Group (virtual)
2021-03-23 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom Meeting, MI, United States
Troy Community Group
If you live in the Troy, Michigan area and are looking
for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community,
join MAP’s Troy Community Group!
Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, March 23, 7 pm
Join us for a virtual informational meeting to discuss a possible hotel outreach to bring Human Trafficking Awareness to local hotel management and staff. Because traffickers commonly choose hotels and motels for sex trafficking, it is important that hotel staff be aware of signs of trafficking and how to report it. If you are interested in joining us or learning more, please register for our upcoming meeting using the button below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Want to stay connected with MAP’s growing Troy Community Group? Click here to sign-up for their designated Community Group email list to have updates and invites sent directly to your inbox.
We hope you will consider joining us!

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MAP 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!

A Cup of Hope: Webinar Series
2021-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | LIVE on Facebook, MI, United States
April 7, 2021
12:00 – 12:30 pm
[ Episode #21 ] The Decriminalization of Sex Buying – what’s in store for Washtenaw’s future?

Have you heard the news? The Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office has published a new policy to decriminalize sex buying. What does this mean for Michigan residents? Countless studies from around the globe have shown that wherever sex buying is legal, there is an increase in demand for commercial sex, which leads to an increase in sex trafficking. This means more and more vulnerable individuals – including youth of all ages – will be targeted for sexual exploitation by means of force, fraud, and/or coercion to meet the rising demands of sex buyers. Contrary to claims of increased safety, this policy creates a dangerous precedent for Ann Arbor, a town of over 80,000 college students – and potentially all of Michigan – as we are now at greater risk of becoming a sex tourism hub for buyers and traffickers nationwide. We urge you to join our live discussion, as we consider the research and explore the Equality Model, the only truly progressive & survivor-informed solution to preventing and ending sex trafficking.

Special Guest: Peg Talburtt
Margaret (Peg) Talburtt, PhD has spent her entire career in the nonprofit sector, primarily working with foundations. She had been engaged in anti-human trafficking work as a funder and advocate not as a direct service provider since the 1990s. She currently is a member of MAP-Ann Arbor, the MHTTF, and the Resources Subcommittee of the MI HT Commission.

Click here to view past episode recordings

Washtenaw County - Virtual Town Hall
2021-04-13 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom Meeting, MI, United States
VIRTUAL TOWN HALL
April 13th, 7 PM
URGENT ACTION NEEDED – Join local survivors and anti-human trafficking advocates/allies as we discuss the harms of Eli Savit’s policy and why partial-decriminalization is the only approach to sex work that truly protects victims and survivors of human trafficking. Find out how you can help advocate for a safer Michigan and #STOPSAVIT.

Learn more at stopsavit.com!

Registration required. State government officials, criminal justice professionals, and child advocacy agencies strongly encouraged to attend.

Southwest Michigan Task Force
2021-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom Meeting, MI, United States
Monthly Southwest Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force Meeting
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81213258572
Meeting ID: 812 1325 8572
One tap mobile
+16468769923,,81213258572#

Southwest Michigan Task Force Meeting
If you live in Southwest Michigan (St. Joe, Benton Harbor area) and are looking
for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community,
join MAP’s Southwest Michigan Community Group!
Monthly Virtual Meeting: April 16, 2021
All are welcome to attend – contact heather@map-mi.org for zoom details.
You can also join the Southwest Michigan Task Force on Facebook to stay up to date with any other upcoming events!

We hope you will consider joining us!

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MAP 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!

How Many Slaves Work for You? (private presentation)
2021-04-22 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom Meeting, MI, United States
“How Many Slaves Work for You?”
Presented by: Dawn Ames
Lake Orion/Oxford MAP Community Group

This special presentation on labor trafficking will be provided for North Oakland Zonta club members during a regularly scheduled meeting.
*This event is CLOSED to the public*

If you are interested in requesting this presentation for your next meeting or event, please contact the Lake Orion/Oxford MAP Community Group directly at lakeorionoxford@map-mi.org

To learn more about the Pontiac North Oakland Zonta Club, click here

Mid-Michigan Community Group
2021-04-26 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom Meeting, MI, United States
Mid-Michigan Community Group
If you live in the Mid-Michigan area (Midland, Saginaw, Bay City) and are looking
for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community,
join MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group!
Monthly Virtual Meeting: April 26th, 7 pm
All are welcome to attend – contact midland@map-mi.org for zoom details.
You can also join the Mid-Michigan Community Group on Facebook or sign-up for their monthly newsletters to stay up to date with any other upcoming events!

We hope you will consider joining us!

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MAP 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!

Freedom Coalition - Call to Action
2021-04-27 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom Meeting, MI, United States
The Freedom Coalition brings together experienced community advocates and professionals for a unified approach to addressing human trafficking in Michigan. Our vision is to eradicate human trafficking through collaborative efforts in the areas of prevention, training, demand abatement, survivor support, and community awareness and engagement. The Freedom Coalition plans to meet virtually 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!
April Freedom Coalition Meeting
Due to rising concerns for Washtenaw County, our April Freedom Coalition meeting will be moved to April 13th at 7 pm, where you are invited to join survivor advocates for their Virtual Town Hall.

Click here for additional details and registration regarding the upcoming #STOPSAVIT Town Hall meeting.
You can also learn more by visiting STOPSAVIT.COM

Law Enforcement CIT Training
2021-04-30 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | MI, United States
Training Law Enforcement Officers in Berrien County on Human Trafficking

A Cup of Hope: Webinar Series
2021-05-05 12:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | LIVE on Facebook, MI, United States
A Cup of Hope
We will be taking a short break from May-July and will resume with new episodes in August!
Thanks for tuning in! If you have any specific human trafficking-related topics you would like to see discussed during future episodes, let us know at info@map-mi.org
Click Here to Watch Past Episodes
This webinar series of live-streamed conversations was created in partnership with Hope Against Trafficking in an effort to bring perspective and build awareness on all things human trafficking.

Southwest Michigan Task Force Meeting
2021-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | MI, United States
Monthly Southwest Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force Meeting
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81213258572
Meeting ID: 812 1325 8572
One tap mobile
+16468769923,,81213258572#

Southwest Michigan Task Force
If you live in Southwest Michigan (St. Joe, Benton Harbor area) and are looking
for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community,
join MAP’s Southwest Michigan Task Force!
Monthly Virtual Meeting: May 21, 12 pm
All are welcome to attend – contact heather@map-mi.org for zoom details.
You can also join the Southwest Michigan Task Force on Facebook to stay up to date with any other upcoming events!

We hope you will consider joining us!

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MAP 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!

Mid-Michigan Community Group
2021-05-24 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom Meeting, MI, United States
Mid-Michigan Community Group
If you live in the Mid-Michigan area (Midland, Saginaw, Bay City) and are looking
for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community,
join MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group!
Monthly Virtual Meeting: May 24th, 7 pm
All are welcome to attend – contact midland@map-mi.org for zoom details.
You can also join the Mid-Michigan Community Group on Facebook or sign-up for their monthly newsletters to stay up to date with any other upcoming events!

We hope you will consider joining us!

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MAP 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!

2021 EMPOWER CONFERENCE! [virtual]
2021-05-27 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Zoom Webinar, MI, United States
For the past several months, there has been a growing number of states and countries proposing dangerous legislation that would fuel the demand for exploitation and abuse. It has become crucial, now more than ever, that the anti-trafficking movement pay close attention to discussions being initiated by the pro-exploitation industry. This is why we are inviting YOU to gather with us virtually for the 2021 Empower Conference. We will be welcoming survivor leaders and anti-trafficking experts from around the country to share an inside perspective on the sex trade – the complex issues that fuel it, the harsh realities within it, and the truth behind the legislative frameworks that claim to regulate it. What can we learn from other states? What is the Equality Model and how does it work? What’s being done in Michigan and what are the next steps?
Join us on May 27th to learn how YOU can become part of the solution and help create a world in which no person is bought, sold, or exploited.

Check out our action-packed agenda and the images below for more details! This is one lineup you won’t want to miss.
Can’t make it? No worries. Register to make sure you receive access to this important information.

Empower is an annual MAP conference that addresses challenges and collaborative solutions pertaining to human trafficking.

Ann Arbor - "Stand Against Demand" Survivor-led March
2021-07-10 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Washtenaw County Courthouse, 101 E Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
STAND AGAINST DEMAND – PROTECT SURVIVORS, NOT SEX BUYERS!
A Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney has published a dangerous new policy that decriminalizes sex buying. This will lead to an increase in demand for commercial sex, which not only threatens the well-being of vulnerable women and children throughout the area but will also greatly exacerbate sex trafficking. The only truly progressive & survivor-informed solution to ending exploitation is partial-decriminalization.
Join survivors and allies on Saturday, July 10th at 10 AM at the Washtenaw County Courthouse as we march to raise awareness and educate Michigan residents on the harms of full-decriminalization of the sex trade!

>>> Visit www.equalitymodelmichigan.com to learn more.
Organized by the Michigan H.E.A.T. Coalition

2-Day Virtual Youth Summit (World Without Exploitation)
2021-07-13 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Webinar, MI, United States
Educating the New Generation
World Without Exploitation’s 4th Annual Youth Summit
Tuesday and Thursday, July 13th and 15th from 6:00-8:30 pm EDT.

MAP is joining the World Without Exploitation (WorldWE) Youth Coalition for their annual two-day virtual summit! WorldWE’s 4th annual Youth Summit will be centered around activating, educating, and inspiring youth ages 16-28 to combat human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Attendees will watch panels and participate in workshops facilitated by nationally renowned survivor experts, leaders in the anti-trafficking movement, and youth activists at the forefront of the movement to ensure no one is bought, sold, or exploited.

The Youth Summit is made available free of charge.

Radio Interview with Dynamite Dave
2021-07-16 09:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | MI, United States
Raising awareness for Human Trafficking. On the show with Matt from Junk Patrol Berrien County who are hosting a fundraiser for us this week.

Metro Beach - Grace Christian Music Festival
2021-07-24 | Metro Beach, 31300 Metro Pkwy, Harrison Twp, MI, 48045, United States
Grace Christian Music Festival’s mission is to strengthen and unite the people of Macomb County and the surrounding Metro-Detroit area by providing a safe, family-focused event at Lake St. Clair Metropark/Metro Beach that allows people of all ages and denominations to experience the love and grace of God on a deeper level.

Come visit us at our MAP booth!

A Cup of Hope: Webinar Series
2021-08-04 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | LIVE on Facebook, MI, United States
August 4, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
[ Episode #22 ]
The Reality and Risks for Runaway and Homeless Youth
Many are aware that homelessness is a major social concern in the United States, however, did you know that between 500,000 and 2.8 million YOUTH experience homelessness within the United States each year? To make matters worse, runaway and homeless youth (RHY) are at particularly high risk for human trafficking. In fact, one study found that nearly one in five (124 of 641 RHY interviewed from around the country) were identified as victims of some form of human trafficking and that 91% had been approached by someone offering an opportunity for income that was “too good to be true.” Are you ready to learn how we as concerned citizens and family members can support the youth in our lives and prevent human trafficking within our communities? Join us for this important episode as we unpack the experiences of runaway and homeless youth by discussing risk and protective factors, recruitment methods, community resources, and much more – all with someone who directly works with these youth in our community!

Guest Speaker:
May Freck, Youth Empowerment Coordinator (Outreach), Common Ground

May Freck (BSW, CPS) is the Youth Empowerment Coordinator at Common Ground’s Sanctuary Runaway and Homeless Youth Shelter. She has worked for the shelter for four years and has been at Common Ground for over six, starting with the agency as a volunteer and then employee on the resource and crisis line. May primarily works in an outreach and educational capacity in her current role but is also the staff liaison for the agency’s Youth Leadership Council. She regularly connects with youth during and after their experiences with running away and homelessness. May is also deeply involved with the LGBTQ community as she is personally a part of it and professionally and academically has focused on issues youth in the community face, including exploitation.
>> Click Here to visit the Common Ground website

This series of live-streamed conversations was created in partnership with Hope Against Trafficking in an effort to bring perspective and build awareness on all things human trafficking.
Thanks for tuning in! If you have any specific human trafficking-related topics you would like to see discussed during future episodes, let us know at info@map-mi.org
Click here to view past episode recordings

Mid-Michigan Community Group
2021-08-23 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom Meeting, MI, United States
Mid-Michigan Community Group
If you live in the Mid-Michigan area (Midland, Saginaw, Bay City) and are looking
for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community,
join MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group!
Monthly Virtual Meeting: August 23rd, 7 pm
All are welcome to attend – contact midland@map-mi.org for zoom details.
You can also join the MAP Mid-Michigan Facebook Group or sign-up for their email list (“Community Group: Mid-Michigan”) to have invites to any future meetings and events sent straight to your inbox!

We hope you will consider joining us!

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MAP 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!

Human Trafficking Awareness Training
2021-09-14 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Online Meeting
Virtual Support Group and Training for Macomb County:
Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship parents
Learn the ties between foster care and human trafficking.

*Register in advance*

A Cup of Hope: Webinar Series
2021-09-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | LIVE on Facebook, MI, United States
[ Episode #23 ]
September 15, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Safely Navigating the Digital Landscape
We are living in the age of technology where the majority of our time is spent on the internet. It has been embraced as just a part of our daily lives. BUT…what we haven’t fully embraced is the reality that the internet can be an extremely unsafe place where serious levels of manipulation and exploitation can happen if we are not educated and made aware of it. Join us as we take a deeper look at the dangers of the internet and how we can protect ourselves appropriately. We are grateful to have a special guest, Dave Mehi, with Google joining us for this important discussion.

Special Guest: David Mehi, Google
David Mehi has worked as a Software Developer and Cloud Specialist for over 20 years. He has worked with a variety of corporations, government organizations, small businesses, startups, and non-profits. His current role is Cloud Architect at Google Cloud, where he specializes in helping companies build their API programs and securely move their systems to the cloud. David has been involved in the Detroit tech scene for many years and aims to help support the community.

Click here to view past episode recordings

This series of live-streamed conversations was created in partnership with Hope Against Trafficking in an effort to bring perspective and build awareness on all things human trafficking.
Thanks for tuning in! If you have any specific human trafficking-related topics you would like to see discussed during future episodes, let us know at info@map-mi.org

Lake Orion - 2021 Stop Human Trafficking 5k/10k
2021-09-18 | Canterbury Village/Woodside Bible Church, 2500 Joslyn Rd, Lake Orion, MI, 48360, United States
Join in the Fight to Stop Human Trafficking!
Unite with walkers and runners from all over Michigan dressed as your favorite Dr. Seuss character. Through this race, our mission is to make a difference in the fight against human trafficking that is occurring in the Metro Detroit area. Your participation will help support anti-human trafficking organizations to rescue, provide housing for survivors and educate communities throughout southeastern Michigan.
DATE: Saturday, September 18, 2021
LOCATION: Canterbury Village/Woodside Bible Church, 2500 Joslyn Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48360
COST: $35 Adult 5K | $40 Adult 10K | $15 Family Walk/Race
Click here to view and download the flyer!

We can use your help! Check out the needed volunteer opportunities!

Meet Our Partners
Unshackled is a group of passionate “freedom fighters”. Our goal is to raise awareness of human trafficking that is occurring around the world and in our own backyards. We seek to be a voice for those whose voices have been robbed. We collaborate with other anti-human trafficking organizations to offer educational and hands-on engagement opportunities for those in Metro Detroit.

Hope Against Trafficking is a 24-month residential program that provides restorative housing and comprehensive services focused on physical, mental, emotional and economic transformation. This dedicated housing and programming are committed to serving adult female survivors of sex and labor trafficking induced by threat, force and/or coercion.

Niles Summer Concert
2021-09-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | MI, United States
We will be doing a short presentation during the concert and have a table with resources available to the community, including ways to get involved.
You can visit their FB page to learn more:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2397502983903308
