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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180715T103000
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SUMMARY:Brighton: Community Unitarian
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Maitland\, MAP’s Director\, presents an overview of human trafficking to the congregation at their regular Sunday morning service at 10:30am.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/brighton-community-unitarian/
LOCATION:Community Unitarian Universalists\, 3333 S. Old US 23\, Brighton\, 48114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Bomsta":MAILTO:bomsta@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
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SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Community Group S.O.A.P. Outreach
DESCRIPTION:July 14 9AM-12PM \nGrace Ann Arbor Church\nS.O.A.P. Training & Outreach\n \nM.A.P.-Ann Arbor will host a S.O.A.P (Save Our Adolescents From Prostitution) Volunteer Training and Hotel Outreach event for Washtenaw County. We will meet at Grace Ann Arbor church for a Human Trafficking 101 Presentation\, watch founder\, Theresa Flores’s\, video and train volunteers on hotel outreach. Volunteers will go in groups of four to assigned hotels with missing girls flyers\, soap with the human trafficking hotline number\, resources with red flags and additional training items. Join us in making a difference in our community!\n\nPlease register on Eventbrite- \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/soap-up-ann-arbor-art-fair-tickets-47657091644. \nFREE to register-we will provide light breakfast and coffee/tea/water. Donations are accepted on Eventbrite if you would like to help us provide for food\, drinks\, and S.O.A.P. outreach supplies. We will also be selling S.O.A.P. merchandise including t-shirts and Theresa Flores’s book for purchase as another way to support S.O.A.P. and learn more about the founder\, Theresa’ Flores’s incredible story.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/ann-arbor-community-group-s-o-a-p-outreach/
LOCATION:Grace Ann Arbor\, 2803 Boardwalk Dr.\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Arbor Community Group":MAILTO:annarbor@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180712T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180712T203000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20180308T195059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180626T135543Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Orion/Oxford Community Group
DESCRIPTION:** The Lake Orion/Oxford Community Group will have no public meetings in July and August\, but be sure to sign-up to receive our newsletter for those months.** \nJoin us at our Freedom Marketplace during Lake Orion’s Dragon on the Lake Festival Aug. 25 & 26. \nThe Lake Orion/Oxford Group meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at The Oxford Public Library\, located at 530 Pontiac St. Oxford 48371. \nFor more information on their meetings. please sign up for the Lake Orion-Oxford emails  or email them at loox@map-mi.org
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/lake-orion-oxford-community-group-2-2018-07-12/
LOCATION:The Oxford Public Library\, 530 Pontiac St.\, Oxford\, MI\, 48371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Orion/Oxford Community Group":MAILTO:lakeorionoxford@map-mi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180709T203000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20180308T193253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180709T181208Z
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SUMMARY:Shelby Township Community Group
DESCRIPTION:**THE JULY 9 MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE NEXT SHELBY TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY GROUP MEETING WILL BE ON SEPT. 10 AT 7pm. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE!  \n  \n  \nThe Shelby Township Community Group will meet July 9th at 7pm at Shepherds Gate Church. \n\nPlease Join the Shelby MAP Community Group welcomes very special guests from MICAH 6 COMMUNITY. A group of inspiring individuals moved into the inner city of Pontiac and wanted to make a difference. Over a short period of time this group of selfless individuals discovered that through the following 3 principals; Neighborhood Stabilization\, Fostering Spiritual Growth in the Community\, and Improving Health and Wellness\, significant changes were visibly evident. \nMicah 6 Community\, developed a playground into a garden for healthy food alternatives for the neighborhood. Already this summer they have plans with partners from Leadership Oakland to build a 100 foot long cold frame on the property. Discussions of further additions with what could potentially be first of two small businesses’ on that property: one being a ministry working with individuals exiting out of sex trafficking that would utilize farming as a form therapy.\nHear more of the amazing ways that this group of individuals is contributing to the surrounding community to prevent the vulnerable populations from human trafficking. \n\n\nThe Shelby Township Community Group meets the 2nd Monday of every other month from 7pm to 8:30pm.  \nPlease signup to receive notifications and newsletters about upcoming Voices for Justice events\, or email them at shelby@map-mi.org
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/shelby-township-community-group-3/
LOCATION:Shepherds Gate Church\, 12400 23 Mile Road\, Shelby Township\, MI\, 48315\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelby Twp. Community Group":MAILTO:shelby@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180623T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180623T110000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20180607T160239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180607T160315Z
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SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Community Group
DESCRIPTION:The Ann Arbor Community Group meets the 4th Sunday of every month. \nNew Volunteer Information Session/Human Trafficking 101\nSaturday June 23\n9-11AM \nGrace Ann Arbor\n2803 Boardwalk Dr.\nAnn Arbor\, MI 48104 \nMAP-Ann Arbor invites you to join us for Human Trafficking 101 and a New Volunteer Information Session. You’ll learn about many opportunities to get involved including training for upcoming Save Our Adolescents From Prostitution (S.O.A.P.) hotel outreaches. \nFor more information on the Ann Arbor Community Group\, please sign up for their NEWSLETTERS\, or EMAIL them at annarbor@map-mi.org.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/ann-arbor-community-group-6/
LOCATION:Grace Ann Arbor\, 2803 Boardwalk Dr.\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Arbor Community Group":MAILTO:annarbor@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180614T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180614T203000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20180308T195059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180913T014827Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Orion/Oxford Community Group
DESCRIPTION:The Lake Orion/Oxford Group meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at The Oxford Public Library\, located at 530 Pontiac St. Oxford 48371. \nFor more information on their meetings. please sign up for the Lake Orion-Oxford emails  or email them at loox@map-mi.org
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/lake-orion-oxford-community-group-2/
LOCATION:The Oxford Public Library\, 530 Pontiac St.\, Oxford\, MI\, 48371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Orion/Oxford Community Group":MAILTO:lakeorionoxford@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180531T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20180314T192648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180426T182000Z
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SUMMARY:Empower Conference 2018
DESCRIPTION:empower (verb) – 1. give someone the authority or power to do something; 2. make someone stronger and more confident \nThe Empower conference is an annual MAP event that addresses high-level challenges and opportunities pertaining to human trafficking in Michigan. Empower is designed to equip experts and experienced community advocates who are working towards collaborative solutions. \n\nOur 2018 topic is trauma informed care\, offering specialized training in trauma to improve our response to human trafficking in Michigan. For service providers\, advocates\, outreach organizations\, NGOs and state agency workers. Download Flyer/Agenda \n2018 Empower Agenda & Speakers: \nUnderstanding Trauma and Trauma Informed Care\nDr. Michelle Munro-Kramer Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing–  Dr. Michelle Munro-Kramer’s program of research focuses on trauma\, comprehensive care of vulnerable populations\, and missed opportunities for care within domestic and international contexts. Her research projects approach these topics using a trauma-informed and patient-centered lens. She uses mixed methods and participatory action research to understand the experiences of vulnerable populations in order to inform future intervention development. \nDr. Munro-Kramer is currently adapting and piloting a web-based app focused on healthy relationships and sexual violence using a life skills perspective at the University of Michigan. She is also working on adapting and piloting a primary prevention sexual violence intervention to the University of Cape Coast in Ghana. Her global health field work has included Ethiopia\, Ghana\, Liberia\, and Zambia. \nDr Munro-Kramer’s keynote will address how trauma impacts the brain and body. It will also explore the principles of trauma-informed care that can be applied in interactions with all individuals. \n Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)\nMaggie Dunn MA\, LLPC of House of Providence – Maggie Dunn & her husband Jason live in Clinton Township with their eight children. Jason is a licensed minister and has led non-profit organizations for nearly two decades. Maggie is a therapist and a woman on a mission to advocate for the orphan. God has placed this dream in their heart to see the community at large rise up and intervene on behalf of the vulnerable foster youth in the state of Michigan. Jason and Maggie have founded the House of Providence in response to the orphan crisis in Michigan. \nThe HOP model is trauma informed and strength based\, and all of the data shows that it is working! \nMaggie presents on the evidence-based treatment approach\, Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). \n5 Things Survivors Wish You Knew about Their PTSD\nAlice Johnson – Author\, Consultant and Founder of Sister Survivors.  The horrible truth about slavery is not understood and appreciated until told by it’s survivors. We are thankful for Alice Jay and so many others who collaborate with us and use their experiences to work toward change. Alice shares the insights of a group of survivors – what they wish you knew about their challenges with trauma. \nProviding Survivor Care – A Snapshot\nEdee Franklin\, Founder of Sanctum House. Edee shares an update and some early lessons learned as her team applies trauma-informed practices. Sanctum house is serving female adult survivors at this newly opened residential treatment home.\n \nLabor Trafficking Testimony\nPresenter: A Michigan labor trafficking survivor.  Our honored guest…. A male labor trafficking survivor from Michigan shares his story.\n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/empower-conference-2018/
LOCATION:WMU Cooley Law School – Auburn Hills\, 2630 Featherstone Road\, Auburn Hills\, MI\, 48326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Freedom Coalition,Professional Training,Volunteer Opportunity,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20170105T190120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180308T192229Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled : Canton Community Group
DESCRIPTION:The Canton Community Group is currently on hiatus. If you are interested in the Canton Community Group\, please contact us at info@map-mi.org \n 
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/canton-community-group-she3-6-2017-05-21-2018-05-20/
LOCATION:Connection Church\, 3855 S. Sheldon Road\, Canton\, MI\, 48188\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Canton Community Group":MAILTO:canton@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20180308T192942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180308T193112Z
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SUMMARY:Shelby Township Community Group
DESCRIPTION:The Shelby Township Community Group will meet May 14th\, 7pm at Shepherds Gate Church. \nIn May\, Erin Oginsky of MAP and Mission 25 will share about the work she does in Cambodia to prevent human trafficking through education and community development. \nThe Shelby Township Community Group meets the 2nd Monday of every other month from 7pm to 8:30pm.  \nPlease signup to receive notifications and newsletters about upcoming Voices for Justice events\, or email them at shelby@map-mi.org
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/shelby-township-community-group-2/
LOCATION:Shepherds Gate Church\, 12400 23 Mile Road\, Shelby Township\, MI\, 48315\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelby Twp. Community Group":MAILTO:shelby@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20170720T145255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170720T145619Z
UID:4633-1526324400-1526329800@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Fenton Community Group
DESCRIPTION:The Fenton Community Group meets Quarterly on the 2nd Monday of every month.\nThe months they meet are:\nFebruary\nMay\nAugust\nNovember\n\n Fenton Community Group\n\nThe Rock Church\n11400 Linden Road\nFenton\, MI 48430\nPlease sign up to receive newsletters and reminders.\nPlease contact fenton@map-mi.org
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/fenton-community-group-17/
LOCATION:The Rock Church\, 11400 Linden Road\, Fenton\, MI\, 48430\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Fenton Community Group":MAILTO:fenton@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180510T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20180308T183017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180425T210814Z
UID:5308-1525978800-1525982400@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Lake Orion/Oxford Community Group
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Lake Orion/ Oxford Community Group on \nThursday\, May 10th for their monthly meeting.\n \nThe guest speaker for May will be Erin Oginsky of Mission 25 & Michigan Abolitionist Project \nErin will be presenting on labor trafficking and what we can personally do to prevent and end labor trafficking. \nErin has been involved in the fight for Justice in Cambodia and Michigan since 2012. After 3 trips to Cambodia Erin and her husband Sam started Mission 25\, a non-profit promoting education\, community development and the love of God in the 25 provinces of Cambodia. In addition to this\, Erin is on staff with MAP\, acting as Community Group Coordinator. She has created partnership with MAP and ethically made manufacturers in Cambodia. These items can be bought at the MAP Freedom Marketplace and in the Mission 25 store! \nThe Oxford Public Library \n 530 Pontiac St. Oxford 48371. \nThe Lake Orion/Oxford Group meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at The Oxford Public Library. \nFor more information please sign up for the Lake Orion-Oxford emails!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/lake-orion-oxford-community-group/
LOCATION:The Oxford Public Library\, 530 Pontiac St.\, Oxford\, MI\, 48371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Orion/Oxford Community Group":MAILTO:lakeorionoxford@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180427T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180429T110000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20180405T180644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180405T180902Z
UID:5445-1524844800-1524999600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:MAP @ Motor City Nightmares
DESCRIPTION:Our Milford Community Group\, NOAH\, will host a table at the Motor City Nightmares Film Festival on April 27th – 29th.\nNOAH will work to raise awareness about human trafficking at this event.\nFor more information\, contact the Milford Community Group at milford@map-mi.org.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/map-motor-city-nightmares/
LOCATION:Novi Sheraton\, 21111 Haggerty Road\, Novi\, MI\, 48375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Milford Community Group":MAILTO:milford@map-mi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180426T203000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20180503T143451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180503T143451Z
UID:5522-1524769200-1524774600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Warren Community Group
DESCRIPTION:The Warren Community Group meets the 4th Thursday of January\, April\, July and October at The Woods Church in Warren. \nThey also take part in events and outreaches throughout the year \nEvery month this group will feature a speaker\, organization\, service project or movie that fights human trafficking in Michigan and beyond. \nSign up to receive email notices with details about the Warren Community Group.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/warren-community-group-4/
LOCATION:The Woods Church\, 14300 E. 13 Mile\, Warren\, MI\, 48088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Warren Community Group":MAILTO:warren@map-mi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20180418T161925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T164546Z
UID:5495-1524510000-1524517200@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Rochester Hills - NEW! Men's Advocacy Group
DESCRIPTION:Join men like you\, leaders in business and the community\, at the Rochester Community House for the launch of MAP’s new Men’s Advocacy group!  Join for a facilitated conversation on trafficking\, what men can do\, and how you’d like to see the group grow in 2018. \nThis is an informational meeting\, to learn\, to share and to explore effective ways for men to address the growing issue of human trafficking in Michigan.  Men of all ages are encouraged and welcomed to attend. \n 
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/rochester-hills-new-mens-advocacy-group/
LOCATION:Rochester Community House\, 816 Ludlow Ave.\, Rochester\, Michigan\, 48307
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Freedom Coalition,Professional Training,Volunteer Opportunity,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Christopher Johnson":MAILTO:echris39@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180422T123000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20180418T185346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T185346Z
UID:5503-1524394800-1524400200@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Sterling Heights - Fellowship Chapel
DESCRIPTION:Executive Director Kathy Maitland visits the 11:00 am service at Fellowship Chapel to help build awareness of human trafficking.  Pastor Bobby Wendt preaching. \nFellowship welcomes the community to join them!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/sterling-heights-fellowship-chapel/
LOCATION:Fellowship Chapel\, 12875 E. 14 Mile Rd.\, Sterling Heights\, MI\, 48312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180418T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180418T123000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20180406T170543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180406T170728Z
UID:5449-1524050100-1524054600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Desserts for the Deserted
DESCRIPTION:A baking competition bringing awareness to human trafficking! \nSpring Arbor University students will be competing to make the best baked goods\, while inviting the community to become more aware of oppression in our local communities. \nAll are welcome to join! Attendees must bring quarters to vote for the best dessert. There will be tables in the Sau Plaza to try all the competitors baked goods. \nProceeds from the event will support Michigan Abolitionist Project! MAP resources will be made available.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/dessertsforthedeserted/
LOCATION:Spring Arbor University\, 106 E. Main St.\, Spring Arbor\, MI\, 49283\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Students/University
ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Navarro":MAILTO:Sierra.navarro@arbor.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20180405T155423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180405T155423Z
UID:5441-1523714400-1523721600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Detroit Community Group
DESCRIPTION:The Detroit Community Group will have its next meeting on \nSaturday\,  April 14th\, 2018  from 2-4:00 pm \nThe Detroit Public Library – Main Branch| 5201 Woodward Ave. | Detroit | 48202. \nThe Detroit Community Group will be viewing the documentary “Nefarious: Merchant of Souls” \n\n“Modern slavery.” It sounds like a paradox. Hasn’t humanity progressed? Didn’t we leave slavery dead on the battlefields of the American Civil War? Didn’t social reformers like Lincoln and Wilberforce legislate against such cruelty over a hundred years ago? So we had thought. But\, with over 27 million enslaved people in the world\, human trafficking is once again the battlefront of the century. \nRegardless of nationality\, victims are systematically stripped of their identity\, battered into gruesome submission\, and made to perform humiliating sexual acts on up to 40 strangers every night. Most are held in dingy apartments and brothels\, forced to take heavy doses of illegal drugs\, and monitored very closely. Victims are often thrown into such ghastly oppression at 13 years old. Some are abducted outright\, while others are lured out of poverty\, romantically seduced\, or sold by their families. \nNefarious: Merchant of Souls is a hard-hitting documentary that exposes the disturbing trends of modern day sex slavery. From the first scene\, Nefarious gives an in-depth look at the human trafficking industry\, showing where slaves are sold (often in developed\, affluent countries)\, where they work\, and where they are confined. With footage shot in over nineteen different countries\, Nefarious exposes the nightmare of sex slavery as experienced by hundreds of thousands daily\, through the eyes of both the enslaved and their traffickers. Nefarious features expert analysis from international humanitarian leaders\, and captures the gripping and triumphant testimonies of survivors in order to galvanize hope and vision. \nFrom initial recruitment to victim liberation—and everything in between—the previously veiled underworld of sex slavery is uncovered in the groundbreaking\, tell-all Nefarious: Merchant of Souls. \nExodus Cry: In response to the sex trafficking crisis\, Nefarious: Merchant of Souls director\, writer\, and producer\, Benjamin Nolot\, founded Exodus Cry\, an international anti-trafficking organization. Exodus Cry is built on a foundation of prayer and is committed to abolishing sex slavery through Christ-centered prevention\, intervention\, and holistic restoration of trafficking victims. Learn more about Exodus Cry at exoduscry.com. \n\nTo receive more information about our Detroit Community Group\, please sign up to receive newsletters and reminders. Contact detroit@map-mi.org for more information. The Detroit group meets monthly.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/detroit-community-group-5/
LOCATION:Detroit Public Library – Main Branch\, 5201 Woodward Ave.\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Film Screening
ORGANIZER;CN="Detroit Community Group":MAILTO:detroit@map-mi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T203000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20180308T194830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180308T194830Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled: Lake Orion/Oxford Community Group
DESCRIPTION:The April Lake Orion/Oxford Community Group meeting has been cancelled. \nPlease join them in May for their meeting featuring guest speaker\, Maggie Dunn. \nThe Lake Orion/Oxford Group meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at The Oxford Public Library\, located at 530 Pontiac St. Oxford 48371. \nFor more information on their meetings. please sign up for the Lake Orion-Oxford emails  or email them at loox@map-mi.org
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/cancelled-lake-orion-oxford-community-group/
LOCATION:The Oxford Public Library\, 530 Pontiac St.\, Oxford\, MI\, 48371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Orion/Oxford Community Group":MAILTO:lakeorionoxford@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T203000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20160519T153100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180308T173205Z
UID:4940-1523559600-1523565000@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled : Midland Community Group
DESCRIPTION:The April meeting has been cancelled.\nThe Midland group will resume regular meetings in May.\nPlease join the Mid-Michigan Community Group!\nThis Community Group meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Midland Evangelical Free Church from 7:00p-8:30p.\n\n\n\nPlease sign up to receive reminders and information. \n\nMidland Evangelical Free Church\, \n7221 N. Jefferson Ave. \nMidland\, MI 48642 United States
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/midland-community-group-7-2-2018-04-12/
LOCATION:Midland Evangelical Free Church\, 7221 N. Jefferson Ave. \, Midland\, MI\, 48642\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Michigan Community Group":MAILTO:midland@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180409T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180409T173000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20180215T170640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180215T170640Z
UID:5262-1523284200-1523295000@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Port Huron Human Trafficking Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required for this event \nREGISTER HERE \nBest selling author\, victim advocate\, consultant\, founder of S.O.A.P\, Theresa Flores\, LSW\, MS and Officer James Disser of the Port Huron Police Department will be conducting a human trafficking conference. 2 CEU credits will be offered for attending this event. \nApril 9th\, 2018 2:30-5:30p \nSaint Clair Community College – Fine Arts Theatre \n 
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/sc4-ht/
LOCATION:Saint Clair Community College – Fine Arts Theatre\, 323 Erie Street\, Port Huron\, MI\, 48060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Professional Training,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Port Huron Community Group":MAILTO:porthuron@map-mi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180331T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180331T110000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20180329T161134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T161134Z
UID:5410-1522486800-1522494000@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Rochester Christian Church 5K
DESCRIPTION:Rochester Christian Church is hosting a 5K Fun Run benefiting Michigan Abolitionist Project on March 31st\, 2018! \nVisit RCC for more information \nFun RUN 5K Flyer \n 
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/rochester-christian-church-5k/
LOCATION:Rochester Christian Church\, 4435 N. Rochester Road\, Rochester\, MI\, 48306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180324T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180324T163000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20180308T184013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180308T184013Z
UID:5312-1521900000-1521909000@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Detroit Community Group
DESCRIPTION:The Detroit Community Group will have its next meeting on Saturday\,  March 24th\, 2018  from 2-4:30 pm \nThe Detroit Public Library – Main Branch| 5201 Woodward Ave. | Detroit | 48202. \nThe documentary showing is called “The Price of Sugar” \n\n\nOn the Caribbean island of the Dominican Republic\, tourists flock to pristine beaches\, with little knowledge that a few miles away thousands of dispossessed Haitians are under armed guard on plantations harvesting sugarcane\, most of which ends up in US kitchens. Cutting cane by machete\, they work 14 hour days\, 7 days a week\, frequently without access to decent housing\, electricity\, clean water\, education\, healthcare or adequate nutrition. The Price of Sugar follows a charismatic Spanish priest\, Father Christopher Hartley\, as he organizes some of this hemisphere’s poorest people\, challenging the powerful interests profiting from their work. This film raises key questions about where the products we consume originate\, at what human cost they are produced and ultimately\, where our responsibility lies.\nTo receive more information about our Detroit Community Group\, please sign up to receive newsletters and reminders. Contact detroit@map-mi.org for more information. The Detroit group meets monthly.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/detroit-community-group-4/
LOCATION:Detroit Public Library – Main Branch\, 5201 Woodward Ave.\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Detroit Community Group":MAILTO:detroit@map-mi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180320T203000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20180222T191158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T191158Z
UID:5269-1521572400-1521577800@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Troy Community Awareness Event
DESCRIPTION:The Troy Police Department will be hosting a community awareness night with a showing of Chosen and a panel featuring MAP Executive Director\, Kathy Maitland. \n\nTroy City Hall\nMarch 20\, 2018 7pm\n500 W Big Beaver\nTroy\, MI 48084
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/troy-community-awareness-event/
LOCATION:Troy City Hall\, 500 W Big Beaver\, Troy\, MI\, 48084\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180319T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20180315T175919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180315T191331Z
UID:5393-1521484200-1521489600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Port Huron - Community Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to attend the Port Huron Community Group meeting.  The group meets regularly\, every other month (next meeting is May 21). At our March 19 meeting there will be a Human Trafficking Awareness presentation given.  In addition we will be discussing and planning the upcoming Human Trafficking conference (At Saint Clair Community College on April 9\, 2018) \nOur meeting is the north building\, in Room 107. All are welcome to attend.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/port-huron-community-group-meeting/
LOCATION:St. Clair Community College\, 323 Erie St\, Port Huron\, MI\, 48060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Theresa Kukawka":MAILTO:porthuron@map-mi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180312T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20180305T210247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180308T192518Z
UID:5293-1520838000-1520886600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Shelby Township. - Community Group
DESCRIPTION:Come and learn more about what labor trafficking looks like within the state of Michigan\, in the United States\, and globally at our next community group meeting. We will discuss what labor trafficking is\, where it has been found\, debunk common myths\, and allow for q & a for all our guests. All are welcome to join us! \nAs always there will be refreshments. Be sure to bring your friends! \n\nThe Shelby Township Community Group meets the 2nd Monday of every other month from 7pm to 8:30pm.  \nPlease signup to receive notifications and newsletters about upcoming Voices for Justice events\, or email them at shelby@map-mi.org
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/shelby-twp-community-group/
LOCATION:Shepherds Gate Church\, 12400 23 Mile Road\, Shelby Township\, MI\, 48315\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelby Twp. Community Group":MAILTO:shelby@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180308T203000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20180124T214747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180308T173522Z
UID:5221-1520535600-1520541000@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Lake Orion/Oxford Community Group: Featured Speaker Commissioner Michael Spisz
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lake Orion/Oxford Community Group for a special presentation from Commissioner Michael Spisz of District 3. Michael is the chair for the Human Trafficking Task Force in Oakland county\, Michigan. \nThe task force recently launched the Oakland County Human Trafficking website to provide vital resources and information about human trafficking in Oakland County for victims and their advocates\, parents and professionals\, and anyone interested in learning more about this important issue and how to help. The website was a collaborative effort on behalf of the Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force (HTTF) and its partners. Visit: OakGov.com/HumanTrafficking \nCommissioner Spisz is married and has two daughters. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from GMI (Kettering University)\, and a MBA in Global Business from Davenport University. He has been employed for 20+ years in the automotive industry. He is currently the Director of Engineering for a Tier-1 Automotive Supplier. \n 
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/testing/
LOCATION:The Oxford Public Library\, 530 Pontiac St.\, Oxford\, MI\, 48371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Orion/Oxford Community Group":MAILTO:lakeorionoxford@map-mi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180308T203000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20160519T153100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180201T165538Z
UID:4834-1520535600-1520541000@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:*Cancelled* Midland Community Group
DESCRIPTION:The Mid-Michigan Group will not be meeting in March or April. Their monthly meeting will resume on the 2nd Thursday of May.\n\nThis Community Group meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Midland Evangelical Free Church from 7:00p-8:30p.\n\n\n\nPlease sign up to receive reminders and information. \n\nMidland Evangelical Free Church\, \n7221 N. Jefferson Ave. \nMidland\, MI 48642 United States
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/midland-community-group-7-2-2018-03-08/
LOCATION:Midland Evangelical Free Church\, 7221 N. Jefferson Ave. \, Midland\, MI\, 48642\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Michigan Community Group":MAILTO:midland@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180301T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20171005T205037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180308T194240Z
UID:5323-1519930800-1519934400@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Northville Community Group
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce our NEW Community Group in Northville. \n They will be meeting the 1st  Thursday of every month at Hilltop Church of the Nazarene @ 7pm. \nFor more information please sign up for the Northville emails\,  or email them at northville@map-mi.org
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/new-northville-community-group-2018-01-04-2018-03-01/
LOCATION:Hilltop Church of the Nazarene\, 21260 Haggerty Road\, Nothville\, MI\, 48167\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Nothville Community Group":MAILTO:northville@map-mi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20180201T164001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180201T165035Z
UID:5232-1519844400-1519851600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Midland Community Group: End the Demand Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the Midland Community Group as they host End The Demand: The Role of Pornography in Sex Trafficking. \nFebruary 28th @ 7pm \nGriswold Auditorium at Northwood University \n4000 Whiting Drive\, Midland\, MI 48640 \nGuest Speaker Dan Armstrong of Covenant Eyes will shed light on the link between pornography and sex trafficking. \nLocated in Owosso\, Michigan\, Covenant Eyes is the pioneer of Internet Accountability software\, empowering members to maintain their online integrity. Aware of an ever-growing need to better equip parents\, Covenant Eyes has developed a family Internet filter that restricts usage based on parental controls. \nOver 100\,000\,000 Covenant Eyes Accountability Reports have generated 16 years of conversation-based accountability. Covenant Eyes is the most significant corporate force in cultural recognition of the public health crisis of pornography and sex trafficking.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/midland-community-group-end-the-demand-event/
LOCATION:Griswold Auditorium @ Northwood University\, 4000 Whiting Drive\, Midland\, MI\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Midland Community Group":MAILTO:midland@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T112217
CREATED:20180308T184535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180308T184535Z
UID:5315-1519563600-1519578000@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Community Group
DESCRIPTION:Human Trafficking 101 & S.O.A.P. Hotel Outreach \nSunday February 25 1-5PM \nLifepoint Church\n3980 Research Park Dr.\nAnn Arbor\, MI 48104 \nJoin us as we partner with the S.O.A.P. Project for a human trafficking 101 presentation & hotel training and outreach and have the opportunity to save a life. Learn about modern day slavery and get trained to provide education and resources to local hotels to increase their ability to identify and report sex trafficking. \nFor more information on the Ann Arbor Community Group\, please sign up for their NEWSLETTERS\, or EMAIL them at annarbor@map-mi.org.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/ann-arbor-community-group-5/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group
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