Michigan Anti Trafficking Project (MAP)

Volunteer Interest Meeting (virtual)
2023-09-07 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-11-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

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.

Mid-Michigan Community Group
2023-11-27 20:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-22 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 volunteers who learn and work together to address the root causes of human trafficking in our community.

Monthly Meeting:

The Mid-Michigan Community Group typically meets on the 4th Monday of every other month from 8-9 pm. Meeting locations vary.

If you would like to stay connected with the Mid-Michigan Community Group, consider joining their Facebook Group or sign-up for their email list. For further 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 more effectively address human trafficking and its root causes.

Freedom Coalition Meeting ft. Polaris and the National Survivor Study (virtual)
2023-11-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Zoom Meeting, MI, United States
Freedom Coalition Meeting:
Tuesday, November 28th, 2023
5:30 – 7:00 pm (*virtual)
Featured Presentation: In Harm’s Way, the National Survivor Study by Polaris
Sara Woldehanna, Director of Learning, Innovation and Data Systems (LIDS) at Polaris Project, will be joining our Freedom Coalition meeting along with a panel of lived experience experts to dive into the National Survivor Study which is the largest and most significant effort to date to learn directly from survivors of sex and labor trafficking. The study “In Harm’s Way: How Systems Fail Human Trafficking Survivors” was released in January 2023. The panel will present on their experience designing a participatory action research project with diversity and inclusion as the most important pillars, the impact of survivor leadership on the study, and a focus on the data showing system failures before, during and after trafficking.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to participate virtually on Zoom on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (EST).
This event WILL NOT be recorded.
Please click the button below to register:

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to have 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.
We hold virtual meetings every quarter for the sharing of statewide updates, specialized training, best practices, emerging research, resources, and more.
