Macomb Community College - Human Trafficking Awareness Seminar
2023-01-31 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom Webinar, MI, United States
Human Trafficking Awareness Seminar
January 31, 2023 | 12:00-1:00 pm
Hosted by the Macomb Community College – Student Life and Leadership
The Michigan Abolitionist Project has been invited to participate in an informational seminar for students of Macomb Community College. The objective of this forum is to provide an overview of human trafficking, what it looks like in Michigan, and simple ways students can get involved to help prevent human trafficking in their everyday lives. The presentation will be roughly 45 mins with time for questions and answers. Zoom registration is required for interested students.

Freedom Coalition (virtual)
2023-02-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Zoom Meeting, MI, United States
Virtual Freedom Coalition Meeting
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Featured presentation:
“New” University of Michigan Human Trafficking Law Clinic & Lab
Presented by:
Bridgette A. Carr, Founding Director of UofM Law School’s Human Trafficking Clinic
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this session was postponed during the 2023 Statewide Summit
and will now be presented during our February Freedom Coalition meeting.
Consider joining us for this special occasion!

For over a decade, the Clinic relied solely on legal tools and direct representation to fight human trafficking. The Lab, launched in 2022, endeavors to create change at policy, service, and industry levels through collaborative partnerships across the nonprofit, corporate, and governmental sectors. They believe the law is an incomplete, imperfect solution to reducing exploitation and that interdisciplinary, cross-industry collaboration is necessary. The vision for the Clinic + Lab partnership is that the work with individual survivors in the Clinic will help ensure the Lab is victim-centered and informed by lived experience.
To learn more about Bridgette Carr, you can view her biography on our 2023 Statewide Summit landing page.

Consider joining our network! Sign-up for the Freedom Coalition email list to have announcements and future meeting invites sent straight to your inbox.
The purpose of MAP’s Freedom Coalition is to bring together experienced community advocates and professionals for a unified and comprehensive approach to addressing human trafficking in Michigan. Our vision is to eradicate human trafficking through collaborative efforts in the areas of demand abatement, survivor support, school outreach, and community awareness and engagement.
We meet virtually 4x a year for the sharing of statewide updates, best practices, new research and resources, specialized training, and more. Attendees are also provided time to network and share updates with one another.
*If you have specialized training you would like to present to the Freedom Coalition network,
please email your request to info@map-mi.org

Volunteer Interest Meeting (virtual)
2023-03-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-05-04 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-07-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-09-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom Meeting, MI, United States
Looking for ways to get involved?
MAP and Vista Maria have many ongoing volunteer opportunities that are in need of passionate community members just like you!
During our virtual Volunteer Interest Meetings, staff from MAP and Vista Maria provide a brief overview of our programs in order to help you find the volunteer opportunity that is right for you. Join us in learning how you can use your unique gifts and talents to help make a difference in your community!

Can’t make it this month? No worries, these meetings are held on the first Thursday of every other month. Click the button to register for the meeting that fits your schedule best. (*Please note: The same content is shared during each of these meetings with the exception of holiday-related activities)
We look forward to connecting with you!

Holland Community Group (*RESCHEDULED)
2023-03-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Zeeland Biggby, 501 W Main Ave., Zeeland, MI, 49464, United States
Holland Community Group
MAP’s Holland Community Group is proud to be part of the Ottawa County Human Trafficking Task Force and the larger movement to end human trafficking in Michigan. We hope you will join us and become part of this amazing community!

Are you passionate about fighting human trafficking in your area? Do you want to join a group of caring and dedicated volunteers who are making a difference? If you live or work in Allegan, Ottawa, Muskegon, or Kent County, we invite you to join our Holland Community Group! We are a friendly and supportive group of people who learn and work together to raise awareness and prevent human trafficking in our community. No previous experience or knowledge is required to join. We have regular meetings throughout the year where we offer training and plan outreach events.
We are currently making plans for our upcoming Holland Freedom Marketplace on Saturday, August 19th! If you love to shop, this is a great opportunity to support fair trade businesses and local artisans while learning about labor trafficking and how to shop ethically (+lots of fun kids’ activities!). We are accepting vendor applications ($35) and also looking for volunteers who may be available to help. If you would be interested, we would love to hear from you!
COMMUNITY GROUP MEETINGS:
Starting in April, our Holland Community Group meetings will be combined with the Ottawa County Human Trafficking Task Force meetings, as our CG Leader, Ashleigh O’Donnell, is the new co-chair of the task force! These meetings are open to the public and are held on a quarterly basis. The next one will be on Wed, July 26th, at 12:00 pm (virtual). If you would be interested in joining us, please send us an email to receive the Zoom link.

If you would like to stay connected with MAP’s Holland Community Group, consider joining our Facebook Group or sign-up for our email list (“Community Group: Holland”) to have invites to future meetings and events sent straight to your inbox. For further questions, please contact the Holland CG Leader directly at holland@map-mi.org

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 address human trafficking and its root causes more effectively.

Labor Trafficking Lunch and Learn
2023-04-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Corewell Health (Spectrum Health Lakeland), 2550 Meadowbrook Road, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022, United States
Join us on April 14, 2023 for a lunchtime presentation and training on Labor Trafficking. It can be surprising for many to learn that Labor Trafficking happens in Michigan, and even especially in West Michigan. We are looking forward to hearing from Ben O’Hearn, Litigation Director and Attorney at Migrant Legal Aid about what Labor Trafficking is and what it looks like in Michigan.

Ann Arbor: Freedom Forum (Set Free Movement)
2023-04-22 08:30 - 16:00 | 2|42 Community Center, 648 South Wagner Road #9002, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
FREEDOM FORUM

Hosted by Set Free Movement

Date and time
Sat, April 22, 2023, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
Registration begins at 8:30 am. The event will start at 9:00 am.
Location
2|42 Community Center – Student Auditorium
648 South Wagner Road #9002 Ann Arbor, MI 48103

On April 22nd, join the Set Free Movement for a Freedom Forum in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Freedom Forum is a gathering to engage the greater Southeast Michigan communities in reducing vulnerabilities, addressing human trafficking, and creating new futures. Join the conversation and learn from SPEAKERS:

Theresa Flores, Executive Director – The SOAP Project
Douglas Campbell, CEO – The Hope Clinic
Michigan Abolitionist Project (MAP)
Women At Risk International (WAR)
Beauty for Ashes
Hope Against Trafficking
Alice Jay
Flint SOUP
Set Free Movement
and more!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Tickets are $35. Lunch will be provided. Scholarships are available.
For more information please email Rita at setfreeday@setfreemovement.org

Mid-Michigan Community Group
2023-04-24 20:00 - 21:00 | New Life Vinyard Church, 1014 E. Ashman St., Midland, MI, United States
Mid-Michigan Community Group
If you are a Midland, Saginaw, or Bay City resident, consider joining our Mid-Michigan Community Group! We are compassionate and motivated citizens who learn and work together to address human trafficking in our community.
Monthly Meeting:
Monday, April 24th, 8:00 pm
New Life Vinyard Church
1014 E. Ashman St. Midland, Michigan 48642
Join us as we provide training and prepare materials for our SOAP Hotel Outreach event on May 6th. We are in need of volunteer groups to help deliver Missing Child Posters, soaps/makeup wipes labeled with the National Human Trafficking Hotline #, and other important information to local hotels to educate staff on how to identify potential trafficking situations and help victims. Consider joining us!
The Mid-Michigan Community Group typically meets on the 4th Monday of every month. If you would like to stay connected, consider joining their Facebook Group or sign-up for their email list (“Community Group: Mid-Michigan”) to have invites to future meetings and events sent straight to your inbox. For further details or questions, please contact midland@map-mi.org
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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 address human trafficking and its root causes more effectively.

Freedom Coalition (virtual)
2023-04-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Zoom Meeting, MI, United States
Virtual Freedom Coalition Meeting
Tues, April 25th, 2023 | 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Featured Guest:
Sylvia Blythe
Executive Director/Founder of Prism Project
Join us as we learn all about Prism Project, a non-profit with a two-fold mission to provide preventative education and support child survivors of sex trafficking. Sylvia Blythe will be sharing about the services they provide, what a typical day looks like, how they get their referrals, and the overall goal of the program.

Sylvia Blythe has a Bachelor of Science in nursing and has worked as a nurse for 22 years. The majority of her career has been working in the ER and with Pediatrics. 12 years ago while working in the ER, Sylvia pursued training to become a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). Sylvia’s experience as a SANE and becoming an adoptive parent led her to join the fight against human trafficking.
Sylvia is the Executive Director/Founder of Prism Project, a non-profit organization that is shining the light on the darkness of sex trafficking, so survivors can walk in the light of hope, faith, and love. Prism Project educates the community on the realities of human trafficking and has recently opened the doors of their Safe House program! This program is the first of its kind, a long-term safe house in MI that provides trauma-informed, wrap-around restorative services for child survivors of sex trafficking.
In her free time, you will see Sylvia spending time with family. She has been married for 21 years and has 4 boys. She enjoys serving at her church and going on mission trips.

Join our network! The purpose of MAP’s Freedom Coalition is to bring together experienced community advocates and professionals for a unified and comprehensive approach to addressing human trafficking in Michigan. Our vision is to eradicate human trafficking through collaborative efforts in the areas of demand abatement, survivor support, school outreach, and community awareness and engagement.
We meet virtually 4x a year for the sharing of statewide updates, best practices, new research and resources, specialized training, and more. Attendees are also provided time to network and share updates with one another. Sign-up for the Freedom Coalition email list to have announcements and future meeting invites sent straight to your inbox.
*If you have specialized training you would like to present to the Freedom Coalition network, please email your request to info@map-mi.org

Human Trafficking Presentation (Lake Orion)
2023-04-27 07:30 - 09:00 | MI, United States
Dawn will be presenting a Community Member’s Guide to Sex and Labor Trafficking on April 27th to the Lake Orion Rotary Club.
This is a PRIVATE event.

Troy - SOAP Up Hotel Outreach
2023-05-06 09:30 - 13:00 | Bridge Community Church, 5700 Rochester Rd., Troy, MI, United States
SOAP Up Troy
Hotel Outreach Event
Hosted by MAP’s Troy Community Group!
Date and time
Saturday, May 6th, 2023
9:30 am – 1:00 pm

Location
Bridge Community Church
5700 Rochester Road Troy, MI 48085
*We will be visiting hotels throughout Auburn Hills and Pontiac.

Did you know human trafficking is the second leading criminal industry in the United States? The average age of entry into trafficking in the U.S. is only 13 years of age and many survivors of trafficking are not aware of how to get help. Join us to educate hotels on how to spot signs of human trafficking and hand out bars of soap with the national human trafficking hotline number along with missing children posters. 80% of all trafficking occurs at hotels/motels and many victims will see a bar of soap in their room which may be a lifeline to freedom.
Please join us to learn about the signs of human trafficking in our community. We will label hotel bar soaps to deliver to select area hotels and deliver critical information and missing children’s posters to hotel staff.
Must be trained (provided on-site) and at least 16 years of age to attend the outreach with parental permission.
Click here to download and share the flyer!

Midland - SOAP Up Hotel Outreach
2023-05-06 10:00 - 13:00 | New Life Vinyard Church, 1014 E. Ashman St., Midland, MI, United States
SOAP Up Midland
Hotel Outreach Event
Hosted by MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group!

Date and time
Saturday, May 6th, 2023
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location
New Life Vineyard Church
1014 East Ashman Street Midland, MI 48642
*We will be visiting hotels in Midland, Saginaw, and Bay City.

Did you know human trafficking is the second leading criminal industry in the United States? The average age of entry into trafficking in the U.S. is only 13 years of age and many survivors of trafficking are not aware of how to get help. Join us to educate hotels on how to spot signs of human trafficking and hand out bars of soap with the national human trafficking hotline number along with missing children posters. 80% of all trafficking occurs at hotels/motels and many victims will see a bar of soap in their room which may be a lifeline to freedom.
Please join us to learn about the signs of human trafficking in our community. We will label hotel bar soaps to deliver to select area hotels and deliver critical information and missing children’s posters to hotel staff.
Must be trained (provided on-site) and at least 16 years of age to attend the outreach with parental permission.

Gabriel Richard High School (Ann Arbor)
2023-05-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Gabriel Richard High School, 4333 Whitehall Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, United States
MAP’s Ann Arbor Community Group will provide Human Trafficking prevention education to students at Father Gabriel Richard High School in Ann Arbor.

Downriver - SOAP Up Hotel Outreach
2023-05-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Shielded Souls Clubhouse, 21038 Middlebelt Rd, New Boston, MI, 48164, United States
SOAP Up Downriver
Hotel Outreach Event
Hosted by MAP’s Downriver Community Group!
Date and time
Saturday, May 13th, 2023
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location
Shielded Souls Clubhouse
21038 Middlebelt Rd New Boston, MI 48164
*We will be visiting hotels in Allen Park, Melvindale, Taylor, and Southgate.

Did you know human trafficking is the second leading criminal industry in the United States? The average age of entry into trafficking in the U.S. is only 13 years of age and many survivors of trafficking are not aware of how to get help. Join us to educate hotels on how to spot signs of human trafficking and hand out bars of soap with the national human trafficking hotline number along with missing children posters. 80% of all trafficking occurs at hotels/motels and many victims will see a bar of soap in their room which may be a lifeline to freedom.
Please join us to learn about the signs of human trafficking in our community. We will label hotel bar soaps to deliver to select area hotels and deliver critical information and missing children’s posters to hotel staff.
Must be trained (provided on-site) and at least 16 years of age to attend the outreach with parental permission.

Belle Isle: Freedom Walk & Human Trafficking Resource Fair (SFP)
2023-05-20 08:00 - 14:00 | Belle Isle Park Cricket Field, 99 Pleasure Drive, Detroit, MI, 48207, United States
SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN FREEDOM WALK
& HUMAN TRAFFICKING RESOURCE FAIR

Hosted by Sparrow Freedom Project
Calling all advocates! Come join us on a 5k Freedom Walk at the beautiful Belle Isle on May 20th. After the walk, stay to learn more about human trafficking and the service providers and resources available for victims and survivors throughout Metroit-Detroit. There will be food trucks, music, and a beautiful view!

Michigan Abolitionist Project will have a resource table at the event.

Saturday, May 20th, 2023
Belle Isle, Michigan
Walk | 8 AM – 11:30 AM
Resource Fair | 9 AM – 2 PM

For more information, visit: Freedom Walk (sparrowfreedomproject.org)

Ann Arbor - SOAP Up Hotel Outreach
2023-05-20 10:30 - 14:00 | Ann Arbor District Library: Westgate Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
SOAP Up Ann Arbor
Hotel Outreach Event
Hosted by MAP’s Ann Arbor Community Group!
Date and time
Saturday, May 20th, 2023
10:30 am – 2:00 pm

Location
Ann Arbor District Library: Westgate Branch (Community Room)2503 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
*We will be visiting hotels in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Chelsea, and possibly Whitemore Lake and Milan (depending on the number of volunteers!)

Did you know human trafficking is the second leading criminal industry in the United States? The average age of entry into trafficking in the U.S. is only 13 years of age and many survivors of trafficking are not aware of how to get help. Join us to educate hotels on how to spot signs of human trafficking and hand out bars of soap with the national human trafficking hotline number along with missing children posters. 80% of all trafficking occurs at hotels/motels and many victims will see a bar of soap in their room which may be a lifeline to freedom.
Please join us to learn about the signs of human trafficking in our community. We will label hotel bar soaps to deliver to select area hotels and deliver critical information and missing children’s posters to hotel staff.
Must be trained (provided on-site) and at least 16 years of age to attend the outreach with parental permission.

Inspiring Women’s Greatness (Livonia)
2023-05-20 11:00 - 18:30 | Quality Inn, 30375 Plymouth Rd, Livonia, MI, 48150, United States
Inspiring Women’s Greatness presents…

THE WOMEN’S EXPERIENCE
Self-Care Conference
Saturday, May 20, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
*MAP presentation at 3:00 p.m., provided by Dawn Ames.
Quality Inn – Banquet Hall
30375 Plymouth Rd.
Livonia, MI 48150

About the event
The Women’s Experience is for ladies looking to be with like-minded women to empower and inspire one another through networking or life stories. As we hear our phenomenal speakers in their life-impacting stories. From domestic violence, drugs, and alcohol, life after prison to entrepreneurship gaining wisdom in financial literacy. Ladies, this is an event for teens and women so come out ladies.
*BRING YOUR TIARA*

$55/person (no sales at the door)

Women | I.w.g ( Inspiring Women’s Greatness)
Inspiring Women’s Greatness is a 501c3 that is a mentoring empowerment organization to help assist women and teens in their daily life skills to become self-sufficient and self-motivated during their transitions in life.

https://www.inspiringwomensgreatness.org/

Human Trafficking Community Presentation (Grand Rapids)
2023-05-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Clark Retirement Home, 1551 Franklin St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
Heather will be presenting at Clark Retirement Home at 2pm on May 31st.

St. Joseph - SOAP Up Hotel Outreach
2023-06-03 17:00 - 20:00 | MI, United States
SOAP Up SW-Michigan
Hotel Outreach Event
Hosted by MAP’s St. Joe Community Group!
Date and time
Saturday, June 3rd, 2023
5:00 – 8:00 pm

Location
First Church – Saint Joseph Campus
2627 Niles Avenue, Saint Joseph, MI

Did you know human trafficking is the second leading criminal industry in the United States? The average age of entry into trafficking in the U.S. is only 13 years of age and many survivors of trafficking are not aware of how to get help. Join us to educate hotels on how to spot signs of human trafficking and hand out bars of soap with the national human trafficking hotline number along with missing children posters. 80% of all trafficking occurs at hotels/motels and many victims will see a bar of soap in their room which may be a lifeline to freedom.
Please join us to learn about the signs of human trafficking in our community. We will label hotel bar soaps to deliver to select area hotels and deliver critical information and missing children’s posters to hotel staff.
Must be trained (provided on-site) and at least 16 years of age to attend the outreach with parental permission.

Family-Friendly Human Trafficking Awareness March, Forum, & Fun (Detroit)
2023-07-29 11:00 - 15:00 | Alternatives for Girls, 903 W. Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI, 48208, United States
The Detroit Human Trafficking Task Force presents:

STAMPING OUT
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Date: Saturday, July 29, 2023
Time: 11 AM – 3 PM
Location: Alternatives for Girls
903 W. Grand Blvd, Detroit

In conjunction with World Day Against Trafficking in Persons — Detroit families, community members, advocates, survivors, professionals, and everyone in between are invited to join us for a FREE family-friendly event as we bring awareness to the issue of human trafficking in Michigan and beyond!

11 AM – March to #EndHumanTrafficking
Gather with us as we march to stamp out human trafficking in Detroit! We will be meeting at the Alternatives for Girls campus in Detroit at 11 AM for line assembly. The march will depart at 11:30 AM and return to AFG at 12 PM. *Some pre-made signs will be available to share but making your own is encouraged!
12:15 PM – Educational Forum for Parents & Youth
After the march, everyone is welcome indoors for an informational & engaging session on human trafficking, including a special message for kids on internet safety and how to stay clear from online predators!
1:30 PM – Food & Outside Fun!
Walking tacos and assorted refreshments, live music and dancing with DJ Semaj, BOUNCE HOUSE, conductor train, resource tables for parents, and lots of other FREE activities for youth and families to enjoy as we come together to learn and take action against human trafficking in our communities.

Click here to download and share the flyer!
Questions? Email Thomaesa Bailey, thomaesa.bailey@detroitmi.gov
Hosted in partnership with the Office of Detroit Councilwoman Angela Whitfield-Calloway, The Detroit Police Department, Crime Stoppers of Michigan, Alternatives for Girls, Neighborhood Legal Services, Michigan Abolitionist Project, and Covenant House.

Reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one behind. To end human trafficking, we cannot allow this crime to be met with increasing indifference and impunity. We must strengthen resilience against exploitation and the underlying socio-economic and cultural issues that are conducive to trafficking. We must sensitize everyone to the topic of human trafficking and thus push attention towards those who can make a difference in terms of changing policy and national resource management to strengthen prevention measures, improve identification of victims, increase support of survivors and end impunity. >> Click here to learn more about World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.

Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention Seminar (Detroit)
2023-08-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Marygrove College, 8425 W McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI, 48221, United States
Wayne Center presents:
Human Trafficking and Your Family – Awareness and Training
August 25th, 2023 | 10 am – 12 pm
Marygrove College – Brownstone Community Room
8425 West McNichols Road Detroit, MI 48221
A panel discussion on Human Trafficking awareness and prevention for the general public and service providers. (View Flyer)
Speakers Include:

Councilmember Angela Whitfield – City of Detroit Human Trafficking Task Force
Valentina Seeley – Homeland Security
Karen Moore – Sanctum House
Dawn Ames – Michigan Abolitionist Project

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Free · Light Lunch Will Be Served

Help Hub Expo (Detroit)
2023-09-09 10:30 - 15:00 | MI, United States
HELP HUB EXPO

Hosted by: Grateful Giving Foundation
Connecting members in our community with companies and providers who truly care about the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of others.

Join us, along with so many others at the local and state level, for a day that will benefit all members of your family.

September 9, 2023
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Location:
14601 Dequindre Road
Detroit, MI 48212

Beyond Their Stories: Human Trafficking Conference (Dearborn)
2023-09-15 08:00 - 13:30 | Henry Ford College, 5101 Evergreen Road, Dearborn, MI, 48128, United States
Beyond Their Stories
Human Trafficking Conference
September 15, 2023 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm
Henry Ford College – Building L/Main Campus
Mazzara Admin. Services & Conference Center (ASCC)
Eugene Forfa Auditorium (first floor)
5101 Evergreen Road, Dearborn, MI 48128
Co-Sponsored by:
Henry Ford College + Taking Action for Peace Initiative
Human trafficking is a serious problem that affects every community in Michigan. To learn more about this issue and how to help survivors, join us for an informative event with experts who have lived through it. You will have the opportunity to network and gain useful resources from MAP and other local organizations. (View Flyer)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
$35.00 General Admission | $10.00 Student Admission
Lite breakfast and lunch will be provided to all registrants
Questions? E-mail mlane0407@gmail.com

2023 EMPOWER CONFERENCE! (virtual)
2023-09-21 11:30 - 16:00 | Zoom Webinar, MI, United States
2023 [virtual] Empower Conference
Identifying and Responding to the
Online Exploitation and Sex Trafficking of Youth
Thursday, September 21st, 2023
11:30 AM – 4:00 PM (EST.)

Are you passionate about protecting and empowering young people in the digital age? Do you want to learn more about the risks and realities of online exploitation and sex trafficking of youth? If so, join us for the 2023 [virtual] Empower Conference! This annual event is designed to train and equip community members, professionals, and advocates ready to address human trafficking through collective action.
This year, we will hear from lived-experience experts and Michigan-based professionals as they share insights on the nature and scope of online sexual exploitation of youth in Michigan, identify gaps in services and opportunities for reform, as well as provide helpful tips and resources for parents and professionals who are eager to learn how they can protect and empower the youth in their lives to stay safe from online predators.

Agenda

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Typology of Online Sexual Exploitation and Prevalence in Michigan*
Sgt. Matt McLalin – Detective Sergeant, Cyber Section – Computer Crimes Unit (CCU), Intelligence Operations Division, Michigan State Police
12:30 – 2:00 PM
Multidisciplinary Team Response to Online Child Sex Trafficking*
Chrissy Hemphill-Crisis Specialist, National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Jennifer Janetsky – Senior Assistant City Prosecutor, Ann Arbor City Attorney’s Office
Candice Cooper – Victim Assistance Specialist, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
Alex Fagan, LMSW-Clinical, Executive Director, MyPlace Jackson
2:00 – 3:00 PM
A Survivor’s Perspective
Panel discussion with Alice Jay and Lived Experience Experts
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Empowering Youth in a Modern World – A Guide to Digital Safety
Allie Kibler-Campbell – Abuse & Prevention & Outreach Supervisor, Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Southwest Michigan

This course is approved by NASW-Michigan
2.5 Social Work Continuing Education hours
(*Please note, these credits only apply to the first 2.5 hours of the event; social workers must attend the live webinar to receive a certificate)

Sanctum House Annual Fundraising Benefit (Pontiac)
2023-10-08 13:00 - 16:00 | MI, United States
Sanctum House:
3rd Annual Wings of Courage Fundraising Benefit

Date: Sunday, October 8th, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM

Location: M1 Event Concourse
1 Motorsports Dr., Pontiac, MI 48341
(Entrance on Woodward Ave.)

This year, Sanctum House embarks on a renewed mission, committing to helping more women survivors. As they expand their capacity and services, your continued support is the foundation of that growth. Continue your support for Sanctum House by sponsoring their annual fundraiser. *MAP will be featured at a partner information table.

Join us for a family-friendly, fun-filled afternoon at the racetrack! Children under 13 are free. Reach out to info@sanctumhouse.org if you have any questions.

Beyond the Shadows: Raw Facts About Human Trafficking in Michigan (Southfield)
2023-10-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Hampton Inn by Hilton Detroit Southfield, 26080 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States
Beyond the Shadows: Raw Facts About Human Trafficking in Michigan
Discover the truth behind human trafficking in Michigan directly from experts.

Date and time:
Thursday, October 12 · 6:30 – 8pm EDT

Location:
Hampton Inn by Hilton Detroit Southfield
26080 Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI 48076

Hosted by:
Sparrow Freedom Project + Michigan Abolitionist Project
Sparrow Freedom Project, MAP, and many other anti-trafficking organizations have recently received a number of calls and emails regarding the movie “Sound of Freedom.”The calls center around questions about human trafficking and/or how they can help in combatting human trafficking. The movie depicts human trafficking from one perspective experienced internationally, which is different from what is typically experienced domestically in the United States.

About this event

Join Sparrow Freedom Project (SFP) and Michigan Abolitionist Project (MAP) in an expert panel discussion on the actual facts around human trafficking in Michigan: what it is, myths & misconceptions, how to protect oneself & loved ones, what is happening locally, what resources are available, and what one can do to help combat human trafficking.
Our expert panelists are as follows:

Chrissy Hemphill, Human Trafficking Specialist & Sparrow Freedom Project (SFP) Board Trustee;

Valentina Seeley, Deputy Assistant Director – Office of Partnership and Engagement from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI);

Sara Pettey, Special Agent – Homeland Security Investigations (HSI);

Kimberly M. Blackwell, Commanding Officer of Major Crimes – Detroit Police Department;

Kevin E. Outland, Speaker, Writer and Founder of “The Dark Side of the Web” Seminars.

Moderator: Darren Cunningham, WXYZ Channel 7 Reporter
Agenda
6:15 pm – 8:30 pm Resource Tables & Light Refreshments
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Panel Discussion (with last 15 minutes for Q&A)
We hope you will join us for this insightful discussion. Attending such an event is the first step in combatting human trafficking.

This is a FREE EVENT. Please RSVP to ensure we do not exceed room capacity.
Donations are welcomed and much appreciated.
