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SUMMARY:2022 EMPOWER CONFERENCE (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 25th\, 2022\nVIRTUAL EMPOWER CONFERENCE\n DEMAND CHANGE | ABOLISH DEMAND\nBrought to you in partnership by:\nMichigan Abolitionist Project & Measurable Change\nGather with us virtually this year as we welcome survivor leaders and other experts in the field to discuss sex and labor trafficking demand reduction strategies on a national and state level. No matter your role\, involvement\, or commitment to this work\, hold on to hope! Victories are being won in dark spaces and momentum is growing to see demand eradicated entirely.\nWill you join us as we work together to build a future free from exploitation?\n\n  \n.                  
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/2022-empower-virtual/
LOCATION:Webinar\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Awareness,End the Demand,Featured,Freedom Coalition,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T213426
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Interest Meeting (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Looking for ways to get involved in the fight against human trafficking?\nMAP and Vista Maria have numerous volunteer-based initiatives that are in need of passionate advocates just like you!\nDuring 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\, talents\, and resources to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community!\n \nCan’t make it this month? No worries\, these meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month. Click the button to register for any of our scheduled meetings.\nWe hope you will consider joining us!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/volunteer-interest-meeting-virtual-3-2022-02-03/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Awareness,Community Group,End the Demand,Featured,Vista Maria,Volunteer Interest Meeting,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T213426
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SUMMARY:Troy Community Group - "Men Who Buy Sex\, Everybody Pays" Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Troy Community Group\nIf you live in Troy (or a neighboring city in Oakland County) and are looking for ways to get involved in the anti-trafficking movement here in Michigan\, consider joining MAP’s Troy Community Group! We are everyday people using our gifts\, talents\, and resources\, to help prevent and end human trafficking in our local community – and beyond!\nCommunity Group Meeting:\nTuesday\, May 10\, 7:00-8:30 pm\n\nWhat can we do as a society to help “end the demand” for human trafficking?\nOn May 10\, our group will watch the new documentary “Men Who Buy Sex\, Everybody Pays” produced by the Wayne County Medical Society Foundation. (Click here to watch the trailer!) In addition to interviewing survivors\, the documentary features local anti-trafficking leaders\, including MAP’s Executive Director\, Kathy Maitland. The content is sensitive\, but it’s crucial to learn about if we want to effectively prevent and end human trafficking. The video is 1 hour long. We will watch it together in person and on Zoom and have a short follow-up discussion afterward. We hope you will consider joining us!\n\nAttend in Person:\nBridge Community Church\n5700 Rochester Road\, Troy\, MI 48085\nOr\, Join virtually via Zoom:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82368379850\nMeeting ID: 823 6837 9850\nPasscode: 638456\n\nIf you would like to view this documentary on your own\, click here\n\nIf you’d like to stay connected with the Troy Community Group\, you can email them directly at troy@map-mi.org or sign-up for their email list (“Community Group: Troy”) to have invites to future meetings and events sent straight to your inbox.\n\n\n———————————————————————————————————————\n\n\nMAP Community Groups consist of compassionate and motivated citizens who volunteer together to address human trafficking in their community. Community Groups meet regularly for ongoing training\, conducting awareness activities\, and engaging in service projects within the local community. No commitment is required\, stop by during their next meeting to be a part of the action!\nThrough 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!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/troy-community-group-5/
LOCATION:Bridge Community Church\, 5700 Rochester Rd.\, Troy\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,End the Demand,Featured,Film Screening
ORGANIZER;CN="Troy Community Group":MAILTO:troy@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T213426
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SUMMARY:Freedom Coalition Meeting (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:FREEDOM COALITION MEETING\nTuesday\, April 26th\, 2022\n5:30 – 7:00 PM (EST) *virtual\nFeatured Presentation:\n“Reach victims of sexual exploitation with cutting-edge technology”\n\n\nGuest Speaker: Tiffany Davis\nAccount Manager\, The Lantern Project\nTiffany has a wide variety of experience. She has worked for large and small corporations\, nonprofits\, and state government. Her experience spans the business world\, social enterprise\, anti-trafficking work\, and the child welfare system. Tiffany’s goal in life is to leave the world a little better than she found it.\n\nThe Lantern Project aims to end sexual exploitation in our communities by changing culture through prevention\, intervention\, and transformation. We intervene through technology. We provide a secure\, scalable\, and proven tool to reach people who are exploited online. Freedom Signal is an online platform that anti-trafficking organizations and local advocates use to directly serve survivors of online sexual exploitation. We envision a world where nobody is exploited for sex and our service aims to connect people with services for autonomy and self-determination.\nWe enable direct service organizations to send targeted text-based outreach to potential victims identified through web scraping. When a potential victim replies\, it enables advocates to build trust and offer support. Compared to in-person or street outreach\, victims who were sent direct text outreach were 244% more likely to engage with services according to one service-providing organization. They also found text outreach to be 10x more efficient than traditional street-based outreach.\nFreedom Signal’s outreach technology was designed by software engineers and survivors of online sex trafficking to address the specific needs of this population while ensuring a safe\, direct channel of communication.  Click here to learn more…\n\n\nThe Freedom Coalition brings together experienced community advocates and professionals for a unified approach to addressing human trafficking in Michigan. We plan to meet virtually the 4th Tuesday of every other month for the sharing of statewide updates\, new research\, best practices\, case studies\, education\, and specialized training. Consider joining our network! Sign-up for the Freedom Coalition email list to have invites to bi-monthly meetings sent straight to your inbox.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/freedom-coalition-4262022/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Freedom Coalition,Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T203000
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SUMMARY:Virtual - International Student Services Association
DESCRIPTION:Michigan Abolitionist Project (MAP) +\nInternational Student Services Association (ISSA) presents:\nCareer/Volunteer Opportunities in the Field of Human Trafficking Prevention\nApril 14th at 7:00 PM (Zoom)\n \nAre you interested in supporting anti-trafficking efforts in a professional capacity? Would you like to hear about work and volunteer opportunities in this sector? Well\, we’ve got you covered! ISSA and the Michigan Abolitionist Project (MAP) invite you to join us virtually for our featured presentation\,  “Career/Volunteer Opportunities in the Field of Human Trafficking Prevention”. In addition to equipping students with resources to engage in this work\, MAP will also provide an overview of human trafficking (packed with real-life scenarios!) in order to help you dispel common myths and understand more fully the ways in which sex and labor trafficking truly happens. Join us to learn how YOU can help create a world where no person is bought\, sold\, or exploited!\n \nInternational Student Services Association (ISSA) is an expanding immigrant-led nonprofit 501(c)(3) connected with nine school districts in northeastern Ohio and Illinoisas well as over twenty-six colleges and universities throughout the United States. ISSA is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a better future for students who are immigrants to the U.S. by providing information\, inspiration\, and motivation for students to navigate their education and develop their future careers beyond high school. ISSA hosts events every month for students to explore different fields. The main goal for this event is to have students learn about anti-human trafficking efforts as well as the different career\, internship\, and volunteer opportunities available.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/international-student-services-association/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Featured,Speaker Request,Students/University,Virtual Event,Youth
ORGANIZER;CN="International Student Services Association":MAILTO:hge@internationalstudentservices.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T213426
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SUMMARY:Romulus - Soroptimist Human Trafficking Summit
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for more info!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/soroptimist-human-trafficking-summit/
LOCATION:The Peak at Summit Academy\, 18601 Middlebelt Road\, Romulus\, MI\, 48174\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Featured,Professional Training,Speaker Request,Students/University
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T213426
CREATED:20211231T230708Z
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SUMMARY:A Cup of Hope: Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:A CUP OF HOPE\nLivestreamed Webinar Series\nAPRIL 6th EPISODE POSTPONED\nWe appreciate your patience as we are working hard behind the scenes to bring you an exceptional lineup of topics and special guests in the coming months! Thank you for your continued support and eagerness to learn. We look forward to meeting virtually with you all again soon! Stay tuned for more info…\n\n\n\nThis 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.\nClick here to view past episode recordings!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/a-cup-of-hope-webinar-series-10-2022-04-06/
LOCATION:LIVE on Facebook\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Cup of Hope,Awareness,Featured,Professional Training,Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T213426
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T174325Z
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SUMMARY:Ypsilanti - Human Trafficking Awareness Training
DESCRIPTION:April 2\, 2022  |  10:00 – 11:00 AM\nHuman trafficking awareness training for the church – why Christians should care and what we can do to help. Presentation provided by MAP Representative\, Cindy Evans.\nHosted by First Baptist Church of Ypsilanti\nLocation: 1110 West Cross Street\, Ypsilanti MI 48197\nTHIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!\n\n\nLearn more: First Baptist Church of Ypsilanti on Instagram and Facebook
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/ypsilanti-human-trafficking-awareness-training/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Ypsilanti\, 1110 West Cross St.\, Ypsilanti\, MI\, 48197\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Featured,Speaker Request
ORGANIZER;CN="First Baptist Church of Ypsilanti":MAILTO:connect@fbcypsilanti.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T200000
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SUMMARY:Holland Community Group
DESCRIPTION:Holland Community Group\nIf you live in Ottawa\, Allegan\, Muskegon\, or Kent County and are looking for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community\, consider joining MAP’s Holland Community Group!\nMonthly Meeting:\n\nThursday\, March 31st\, at 7 p.m.\nWe will be discussing current events and happenings within the anti-human trafficking movement as well as beginning our planning for a summer awareness event hosted here in Holland.\nAll ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. Come learn how you can help make a difference!\n \nIf you’d like to stay connected with MAP’s Holland Community Group\, you can also join their Facebook Group or sign-up for their email list (“Community Group: Holland”) to have invites to any future meetings and events sent straight to your inbox.\nMeetings are typically held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.\n\nWe hope you will consider joining us!\n\n———————————————————————————————————————\n\n\nMAP Community Groups consist of compassionate and motivated citizens who volunteer together to address human trafficking in their community. Community Groups meet regularly for ongoing training\, conducting awareness activities\, and engaging in service projects within the local community. Through Community Groups we seek to build a collaborative network that helps people use their gifts\, talents\, and resources to more effectively address human trafficking and its root causes. Consider joining this important work within the anti-trafficking movement in Michigan!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/holland-community-group-6/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Featured,Volunteer Opportunity,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Holland Community Group":MAILTO:holland@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T213426
CREATED:20211231T230708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T023741Z
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SUMMARY:A Cup of Hope: Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:A CUP OF HOPE\nEpisodes are postponed and will resume in April. \n\n*For the month of March\, we encourage you to check out and attend the following FREE events hosted by Hope Against Trafficking. \n\n\nHuman Trafficking Forum\nDate: Tuesday\, March 22\, 2022\nTime: 7:00–8:30 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm)\nLocation: United Wholesale Mortgage\, 585 South Blvd. E\, Pontiac\, MI 48341\nWe invite you to join Hope Against Trafficking for a candid panel discussion and Q&A about the issue of human trafficking in Michigan and beyond. Learn about what is being done to stop human trafficking and the impact it has on communities. Their panel includes social media experts\, victim advocates\, prosecutors\, law enforcement\, medical professionals\, and a survivor. This is a FREE event and is open to all community members\, parents\, and youth ages 12 and up.\nDetails & Registration\n\nHuman Trafficking Awareness and Self Defense Workshop\nDate: Friday\, March 25\, 2022\nTime: 6:30 to 8:30pm (doors open at 6:00pm)\nLocation: UWM Sports Complex\, The Fieldhouse\, 867 South Blvd. E.\, Pontiac MI 48341\nThis 2-hour\, interactive workshop is designed to educate you on Human Trafficking Awareness and the lures that can entrap you.  You will also learn how to diagnose a situation and learn techniques to protect yourself from potentially dangerous encounters.\nDuring the workshop\, you will practice strikes and other techniques to help you gain a better understanding of personal self-defense techniques. You will also learn about situational awareness\, targeting and victimology which will help you avoid dangerous encounters.\nNo previous experience is required. All fitness levels are welcome.  Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle and a small towel. This is a FREE event for adult women\, men\, and youth ages 12+ (w/parent or guardian under 18).\n\nDetails & Registration\n\n\n\n\nThis 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.\nClick here to view past episode recordings!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/a-cup-of-hope-webinar-series-10-2022-03-02/
LOCATION:LIVE on Facebook\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Cup of Hope,Awareness,Featured,Professional Training,Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T213426
CREATED:20220211T151915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T231127Z
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SUMMARY:Royal Oak: Men Who Buy Sex Documentary Premier
DESCRIPTION:Join MAP and other advocates at the premiere of this new documentary film “Men Who Buy Sex”.\nThrough this film\, the Wayne County Medical Society Foundation is addressing and revealing the predatory nature and demand side of human trafficking.\nWe believe that together we can fuel the changes necessary in government policy\, our legal system\, and change cultural norms to make our world a safer place for the children of today and future generations.\nPlease join us in this effort by attending this important film screening\nand sharing the film and its message.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/royal-oak-men-who-buy-sex-documentary-premier/
LOCATION:Emagine Royal Oak\, 200 North Main Street\, Royal Oak\, MI\, 48067\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Awareness,End the Demand,Featured,Film Screening,Speaker Request
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wayne County Medical Society Foundation":MAILTO:kcarter@wcmssm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T213426
CREATED:20211109T022746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T170031Z
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SUMMARY:Holland Community Group
DESCRIPTION:Holland Community Group\nIf you live in Ottawa\, Allegan\, Muskegon\, or Kent County and are looking for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community\, join MAP’s Holland Community Group!\nMonthly Meeting:\n\nThursday\, February 17th\, at 7 p.m.\nInterested participants\, please RSVP via email (holland@map-mi.org) to receive meeting location details. We will be learning about human trafficking together and discussing what we can do to increase awareness in our community! \nIf you’d like to stay connected with MAP’s Holland Community Group\, you can also join their Facebook Group or sign-up for their email list (“Community Group: Holland”) to have invites to any future meetings and events sent straight to your inbox.\nMeetings are typically held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.\n\nWe hope you will consider joining us!\n\n———————————————————————————————————————\n\n\nMAP Community Groups consist of compassionate and motivated citizens who volunteer together to address human trafficking in their community. Community Groups meet regularly for ongoing training\, conducting awareness activities\, and engaging in service projects within the local community. Through Community Groups we seek to build a collaborative network that helps people use their gifts\, talents\, and resources to more effectively address human trafficking and its root causes. Consider joining this important work within the anti-trafficking movement in Michigan!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/holland-community-group-5-2022-02-10/
LOCATION:MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Featured,Volunteer Opportunity,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Holland Community Group":MAILTO:holland@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T213426
CREATED:20211231T230708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T032004Z
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SUMMARY:A Cup of Hope: Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:A CUP OF HOPE [ Episode #28 ]\nWed\, February 9th\, 12:00 pm\nSex Trafficking and the Hidden\nWounds of Trauma \nJoin us as we take a deeper look into the complexities of sex trafficking with behavioral health counselor\, Felicia Berry. She will be sharing about the types of trauma often experienced by survivors of sex trafficking\, the hidden bonds that keep them enslaved to the life\, and the informed and focused care required to help treat the debilitating PTSD that inevitably affects survivors once they’ve escaped the life.\n \nFeatured Guest: Felecia Berry\nBehavioral Health Therapist\,\nAscension Southeast MI Community Health\n\nFelecia Berry is a Behavioral Health Therapist with Ascension S.E. MI Community Health -Open Arms Division. Open Arms provides supportive services on behalf of Victims of Criminal Acts. Felecia provides therapeutic interventions\, resources\, and support on behalf of women impacted by Human Trafficking\, Intimate Partner Violence\, and Sexual Abuse. Felecia’s 23-year career trajectory has focused exclusively on behalf of women\, teens\, and children impacted by mental\, physical\, emotional\, verbal\, sexual\, psychological\, spiritual\, and financial abuse in a host of settings. These settings include. Hospitals\, Clinical\, Schools\, Faith-based\, Residential and Community  Settings. Felecia was a member of the Ascension S.E. Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force which developed and implemented a hospital protocol to identify victims of Human Trafficking. Felecia has been an adjunct professor in the Wayne State University  School of Social Work and a Continuing Education Instructor with Core Learning. Felecia is a member of the HAVEN Advisory Board and provides community service on behalf of cats and kittens at a local pet store.\n\n\nThis 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.\nClick here to view past episode recordings!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/a-cup-of-hope-webinar-series-10/
LOCATION:LIVE on Facebook\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Cup of Hope,Awareness,Featured,Professional Training,Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T213426
CREATED:20210929T150131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T201725Z
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SUMMARY:2022 STATEWIDE HUMAN TRAFFICKING SUMMIT [virtual]
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL STATEWIDE\n[ HUMAN TRAFFICKING SUMMIT ]\nFriday\, January 28th\, 2022\n\nThis virtual statewide event is for advocates and professionals who are active in addressing human trafficking in Michigan through prevention\, education\, law enforcement\, and/or the provision of services to survivors and at-risk populations. The objective of this forum is to increase collaboration and effectiveness across Michigan communities by identifying barriers\, building relationships\, and strengthening partnerships.\nIn addition to the panel sessions listed below\, summit registrants will also have the opportunity to participate in various breakout sessions for additional time to chat with guest speakers and continue building connections with other advocates.\nBrought to you in partnership by: Michigan Abolitionist Project (MAP)\,\nSEE: Solutions to End Exploitation\, and The Joseph Project\n\n \n \n\nSUMMIT AGENDA\nFriday\, January 28th\, 2022\n9:00 -2:00 PM (EST)\n\nInnovative Ways to Address Demand\nin the Illicit Massage Industry\nPanel Discussion\n\nModerator: Alisha Meneely SEE Human Trafficking Coalition\nCommunity Outreach Coordinator\, Protect MI Child\nDaniel Nash Co-founder\, Human Trafficking Training Center\nRetired Missouri State Trooper \nKathy Chen Program Advisor\, Heyrick Research\nAaron Toffoli Public Health Educator & Sexual Violence Prevention\nProgram Coordinator\, Kent County Health Department\nWe have all driven by one. We have all questioned those massage parlors with blacked-out windows and parking in the back. Until recently\, these types of businesses in Grand Rapids have been able to run under the radar\, exploit victims of human trafficking and make millions of dollars. After much research and working with the city council and local health department\, SEE Human Trafficking Coalition was able to get a variety of ordinances passed and finally hold these illicit businesses accountable. This panel will explain the history of the illicit massage industry and how local municipalities can advocate for change and shut these trafficking organizations down. \n\nCollaborating to Close the Justice Gap\nPanel Discussion\n\nModerator: Amanda Paletz Legal Director\, The Joseph Project\nAlicia Ley Program Specialist\, Collaborative to End Human Trafficking\nAllie Mercer Human Trafficking Victim Advocate\, Common Ground\nDeb Ellinger Founder/Executive Director\, Elli’s House\nLynne Williams Director of Rehabilitation Services\, The Salvation Army\nJoyce Todd Legal First Responder\, The Joseph Project\nFormer Oakland County Prosecutor \nSurvivors often have trafficking-related legal needs but lack meaningful access to attorney services. However\, this “justice gap” is closing in Michigan. In this panel presentation\, attendees will learn how The Joseph Project harnessed the power of collaboration and volunteerism to create a statewide justice delivery system that works for the exploited. \n\nShared Hope International: Trafficking Policy Reform\nand Next Steps for Michigan\nPanel Discussion\n\nModerator: Angela Aufdemberge President & CEO\, Vista Maria\nSarah Bendtsen Diédhiou Director of State Legislative Advocacy\, Shared Hope International\nKelly Carter Assistant Attorney General\, Michigan Human Trafficking Commission\nKatie Papke Clinician\, Professor\, Survivor Leader\nA decade ago\, Shared Hope developed a legal framework that challenged states to enact laws that comprehensively address the crime of child sex trafficking. When they launched the first State Report Cards\, the majority of states received an “F” grade\, reflecting the reality that many states’ laws failed to even recognize the crime of child sex trafficking. Over the years most states improved their grades\, and collectively\, the country has made exciting progress. However\, 10 years has also led to new research and opportunities to listen to survivors\, providing waves of information that require us\, as a nation\, to confront where we are and where we should be going. Join Katie\, clinician and survivor leader\, Sarah from Shared Hope and Kelly from the Michigan Attorney General’s office as they discuss Shared Hope’s new reporting system\, Michigan progress and challenges\, and an overview of current bills and initiatives in progress in our state.\n________________________________________ \n[ BREAKOUT ROOMS ]\n\nSummit registrants will have the opportunity to attend various breakout sessions for additional time to chat with guest speakers and continue building connections with other advocates. Registrants are free to come and go as they please during these scheduled times. Click the button below to see the growing list of special guests that will be hosting their own breakout rooms!\n \n______________________________________________\nEvent Hosts: \nMichigan Abolitionist Project\nSEE: Solutions to End Exploitation\nThe Joseph Project\n  \nEvent Sponsors:\nArrow Arts Psychotherapy\nBethany Christian Services\nCrisis Aid International\nSafe Haven Ministries\nVista Maria
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/virtual-statewide-summit/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Awareness,Community Group,End the Demand,Featured,Freedom Coalition,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Professional Training,Virtual Event,West Michigan,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T213426
CREATED:20211116T043141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T220759Z
UID:10847-1642845600-1642852800@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Troy: S.O.A.P. Hotel Outreach
DESCRIPTION:S.O.A.P. Hotel Outreach\nHosted by MAP’s Troy Community Group\nSaturday\, January 22nd\, 2022\n10:00 am – 12:00 pm*\nLocation:\nBridge Community Church\n5700 Rochester Road\, Troy\, MI 48085\nVolunteers needed! No experience is necessary.\nTeams of 2-4 people will deliver Missing Children’s Posters and human trafficking awareness materials to local hotels in Troy\, Michigan. We will give you the materials and the message\, and your team will provide the feet and hands to deliver them to the hotel front desk staff. Success stories show that this can make a real difference for people caught in trafficking!\n*Must be 16 or older\, youth ages 16 to 18 must ride with an adult.\n\nRegistered volunteers\, please also complete the following SOAP Outreach “Liability Waiver Form” and/or “Minor Parental Permission Form” before you arrive. These forms are located as links on the Eventbrite registration page as well. \n\n\nAfter registering\, please contact troy@map-mi.org to receive the online training link. This training must be completed before arrival on Saturday.\nThank you!\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/troy-hotel-outreach/
LOCATION:Bridge Community Church\, 5700 Rochester Rd.\, Troy\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Featured,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Troy Community Group":MAILTO:troy@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T213426
CREATED:20220117T163445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T215632Z
UID:11087-1642705200-1642710600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Virtual - Human Trafficking Awareness (Sigma Pi Zeta Chapter)
DESCRIPTION:Human Trafficking Awareness – Virtual Event\nThursday\, January 20th\, 2022\n7:00 PM (EST)\nPlease join Sigma Pi Zeta Chapter and Save The Pearls for a Human Trafficking Awareness Panel Discussion\, featuring Heather McGannon from MAP!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/sigma-pi-zeta-chapter/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Featured,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Speaker Request,Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather McGannon":MAILTO:heather@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T213426
CREATED:20211109T022746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T234650Z
UID:10799-1642705200-1642710600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Holland Community Group
DESCRIPTION:Holland Community Group\nIf you live in Ottawa\, Allegan\, Muskegon\, or Kent County and are looking for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community\, join MAP’s Holland Community Group!\nMonthly Meeting:\n\nThursday\, January 20th\, at 7 p.m.\nInterested participants\, please RSVP via email (holland@map-mi.org) to receive meeting location details. We will be learning about human trafficking together and discussing what we can do to bring more awareness to our community! \nIf you’d like to stay connected with MAP’s Holland Community Group\, you can also join their Facebook Group or sign-up for their email list (“Community Group: Holland”) to have invites to any future meetings and events sent straight to your inbox.\nMonthly meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.\n\nWe hope you will consider joining us!\n\n———————————————————————————————————————\n\n\nMAP Community Groups consist of compassionate and motivated citizens who volunteer together to address human trafficking in their community. Community Groups meet regularly for ongoing training\, conducting awareness activities\, and engaging in service projects within the local community. Through Community Groups we seek to build a collaborative network that helps people use their gifts\, talents\, and resources to more effectively address human trafficking and its root causes. Consider joining this important work within the anti-trafficking movement in Michigan!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/holland-community-group-5-2022-01-13/
LOCATION:MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Featured,Volunteer Opportunity,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Holland Community Group":MAILTO:holland@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T213426
CREATED:20211124T013929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211124T014253Z
UID:10864-1641495600-1641499200@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Interest Meeting (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Looking for ways to get involved in the fight against human trafficking?\nMAP and Vista Maria have numerous volunteer-based initiatives that are in need of passionate advocates just like you!\nDuring 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\, talents\, and resources to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community!\n \nCan’t make it this month? No worries\, these meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month. Click the button to register for any of our scheduled meetings.\nWe hope you will consider joining us!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/volunteer-interest-meeting-virtual-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Awareness,Community Group,End the Demand,Featured,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Vista Maria,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T213426
CREATED:20211231T230341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T214552Z
UID:10962-1641384000-1641387600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:A Cup of Hope: Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:[ Episode #27 ]\nWed\, January 5th\, 12:00 pm\nHUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH\nFeatured Guests:\nKaren Hanks\, LMSW\nTrafficking Victim Assistance\,\nBethany Christian Services\nLaurel Downie\nAnti-Trafficking Hotline Overnight Supervisor\, National Human\nTrafficking Hotline\n\nFor January Human Trafficking Awareness Month\, we are dedicating this episode to Awareness and Education! Human Trafficking is a devastating and dark reality of our world today and it is extremely important everyone takes the time to be aware. This will then allow you\, our community\, to be equipped and empowered to identify it and do something about it. It takes a community knowing about human trafficking to stop it from taking a life\, taking one’s freedom\, taking one’s opportunity to pursue life\, joy\, and happiness.\nMake sure to tune in and SHARE this January Cup of Hope episode – Learn all you need to know about the signs of sex and labor trafficking and how to make a report to the National Human Trafficking Hotline!\n\n\n\nThis 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.\nClick here to view past episode recordings!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/a-cup-of-hope-webinar-series-9/
LOCATION:LIVE on Facebook\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Cup of Hope,Awareness,Featured,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Virtual Event,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T213426
CREATED:20211109T022746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211209T224346Z
UID:10798-1639076400-1639081800@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Holland Community Group
DESCRIPTION:Holland Community Group\nIf you live in Ottawa\, Allegan\, Muskegon\, or Kent County and are looking for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community\, join MAP’s Holland Community Group!\nMonthly Meeting:\n\nPostponed until January – Happy Holidays!\nInterested participants\, please RSVP via email to receive physical and virtual meeting location details. We will be learning about human trafficking together and discussing what we can do to bring more awareness to our community! \nIf you’d like to stay connected with MAP’s Holland Community Group\, you can also join their Facebook Group or sign-up for their email list (“Community Group: Holland”) to have invites to any future meetings and events sent straight to your inbox.\nMonthly meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.\n\nWe hope you will consider joining us!\n\n———————————————————————————————————————\n\n\nMAP Community Groups consist of compassionate and motivated citizens who volunteer together to address human trafficking in their community. Community Groups meet regularly for ongoing training\, conducting awareness activities\, and engaging in service projects within the local community. Through Community Groups we seek to build a collaborative network that helps people use their gifts\, talents\, and resources to more effectively address human trafficking and its root causes. Consider joining this important work within the anti-trafficking movement in Michigan!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/holland-community-group-5-2021-12-09/
LOCATION:MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Featured,Volunteer Opportunity,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Holland Community Group":MAILTO:holland@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T213426
CREATED:20210513T051908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211120T002618Z
UID:10182-1638964800-1638968400@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:A Cup of Hope: Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:December 8\, 12:00 pm\n[ Episode #26 ]\nBeginners Guide to Ethical Shopping\nDuring this month’s episode\, we will explore one of the most impactful ways everyday people can get involved in the fight against human trafficking. Ethical Shopping\, Fair Trade\, Social Responsibility…if you’ve heard these words and wondered what they mean\, or why they are important to you\, tune in on December 8th to our new Cup of Hope episode. Heather McGannon\, MAP’s West Michigan Program Coordinator\, will walk us through each of these topics and more\, as we begin to understand more about supply chains and how to keep slavery out of the products we purchase.\n\nFeatured Guest:\nHeather McGannon\nHeather McGannon is the West Michigan Program Coordinator at MAP. She is passionate about raising awareness of human trafficking and is particularly excited about Fair Trade/Ethical purchasing.  Before her time at MAP she mentored college students\, helping them navigate big questions to prepare them for life. Heather’s never met a stranger\, and her smile and laugh make anyone feel at home. She’s been married to Geoff for over a decade and has two boys. \n\n\nClick here to view past episode recordings\nThis 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.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/a-cup-of-hope-webinar-series-8-2021-12-01/
LOCATION:LIVE on Facebook\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Cup of Hope,Awareness,Featured,Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T213426
CREATED:20210921T155352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T155648Z
UID:10494-1638471600-1638475200@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Interest Meeting (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Looking for ways to get involved in the fight against human trafficking?\nMAP and Vista Maria have numerous volunteer-based programs that are in need of passionate advocates just like you!\nDuring our virtual Volunteer Interest Meetings\, MAP and Vista Maria staff will 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\, talents\, and resources to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community!\n\nCan’t make it this month? No worries\, these meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month. Click the button to register for any of our scheduled meetings.\nWe hope you will consider joining us!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/virtual-volunteer-interest-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Featured,Vista Maria,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T213426
CREATED:20211104T212759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T181450Z
UID:10763-1638293400-1638298800@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Freedom Coalition (virtual)
DESCRIPTION: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!\nVirtual Freedom Coalition Meeting\nNovember 30th\, 5:30 pm (EST)\n\n\n  \n\nFeatured Presentation:\nThe Power of Film: Using Film to Promote Healing with Survivors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation\nPoint of View Story (POVS) creates guided series of psychoeducational films used to increase awareness\, deepen trauma processing\, and reduce re-exploitation for survivors of commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking (CSE). The short films coupled with a facilitator guide equips service providers with an intervention tool to address therapeutic stuck points and enhance the healing process. >> They are excited to officially launch their intervention tool this November at the Shared Hope JuST Conference! (click to download POVS flyer)\nGuest Speakers:\n \n\nEmily Taylor-Ginger\, LCSW\, LMSW-C\nEmily is a licensed clinical social worker and mental health therapist who began working in the anti-trafficking field in 2013. She has worked alongside survivors of CSE ages 12-50 providing therapy\, groups\, case management\, and advocacy. She has participated in anti-trafficking research\, policy directives\, curriculum development\, and education and training in addition to her clinical practice. Emily offers her expertise in the field of mental health\, trauma-informed/ healing-centered care\, and working directly alongside survivors of CSE and complex trauma.\n\n\n\nMark Steenbarger\, MFA-Film\n\nMark became involved in anti-trafficking work in 2018 after his wife\, Jill\, began working as a case manager serving trafficked youth. Mark has a passion to create moments through story and film that evoke healing and growth. As a filmmaker\, director\, producer\, and creative\, Mark uses his talent and skill to artfully craft\, produce\, and execute story through film. In addition to his nearly 30 years of creating meaningful moments through art\, Mark received his MFA in film in 2021.\n\n\nFor more information about POVS and how you can access their films\, visit their website and social media pages at: pointofviewstory.com/films + instagram.com/pointofviewstory/
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/freedom-coalition-nov30/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Freedom Coalition,Professional Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project Freedom Coalition":MAILTO:erin@map-mi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T213426
CREATED:20210519T021254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T231627Z
UID:10140-1637607600-1637611200@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Michigan Community Group
DESCRIPTION:Mid-Michigan Community Group\nIf 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\, consider joining MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group! They typically meet on the 4th Monday of every month.\nMonthly Meeting:\nMonday\, November 22nd\,  7 pm\nMOVIE NIGHT + DISCUSSION\n*Parents strongly encouraged to attend!\n\nLocation: New Life Vineyard Church (masks optional)\n1014 E. Ashman St.\, Midland\, MI\n\n\nFeatured Film:\nRaised on Porn (The New Sex Ed)\nRaised on Porn exposes the ways pornography has become the new sex education for children and unpacks the dangerous lifelong implications of this global phenomenon.  Through riveting firsthand accounts\, cinematic re-enactments\, 3D animation\, and interviews with the world’s leading neurologists\, sociologists\, psychologists\, and therapists\, Raised on Porn is filled to the brim with raw\, compelling insight on how pornography is poisoning us and our relationships. This film shatters cultural myths about the “harmless” nature of pornography and provides a sobering framework to understand how this graphic genre of media has shaped our world\, eliciting a desperately-needed call for change.\nClick here to watch the trailer!\n\n\n\nSTAY CONNECTED\nIf you’d like to stay connected with MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group\, you can join their 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.\nContact midland@map-mi.org for further details or questions.\n\n\nLEARN MORE\nMAP Community Groups consist of compassionate and motivated citizens who volunteer together to address human trafficking in their community. Community Groups meet regularly for ongoing training\, conducting awareness activities\, and engaging in service projects within the local community. Through Community Groups we seek to build a collaborative network that helps people use their gifts\, talents\, and resources to more effectively address human trafficking and its root causes.\nConsider joining this important work within the anti-trafficking movement in Michigan!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/mid-michigan-community-group-7/
LOCATION:New Life Vinyard Church\, 1014 E. Ashman St.\, Midland\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Featured,Film Screening,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Michigan Community Group":MAILTO:midland@map-mi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T213426
CREATED:20211116T040036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T040915Z
UID:10836-1637404200-1637416800@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Ann Arbor: S.O.A.P Hotel Outreach
DESCRIPTION:Human Trafficking 101 & S.O.A.P. Hotel Outreach\nLearn about Human Trafficking and what you can do about it! Join MAP’s Ann Arbor Community Group and Save Our Adolescents from Prostitution (S.O.A.P.) for a Human Trafficking 101\, volunteer training\, and hotel outreach. We will be delivering bars of soap and facial wipes labeled with the Human trafficking hotline number\, information about identifiers of Human Trafficking\, and Missing Children’s Posters to hotels in Washtenaw County.\nSaturday\, Nov. 20th\, 2021  |  10:30 am – 2:00 pm\nMalletts Creek Library\, 3090 E. Eisenhower Prkwy. Ann Arbor\, MI 48108\nTHIS EVENT IS FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.\nMust be 16 or older. Children ages 16 to 18 must ride with an adult.\nMasks are mandatory regardless of vaccination status.\nPre-register for this event\, 734-395-4374\nClick here to view shareable flyer
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/annarbor-soap-nov20/
LOCATION:Malletts Creek Library\, 3090 E. Eisenhower Prkwy\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Featured,Professional Training,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Arbor Community Group":MAILTO:annarbor@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T213426
CREATED:20211104T151542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T005853Z
UID:10753-1637312400-1637323200@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Virtual: Building Capacity by Seeking State VOCA Funding
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission\nalong with the Michigan Abolitionist Project.\nThis [FREE] virtual workshop will review major (and complex) funding resources at the state level. Two expert trainers\, Tiffany Martinez and Elizabeth Camfield\, explain how to receive notification about grant opportunities\, how to register and use the required EGrAMS system including notifications of upcoming RFPs\, how to prepare for the pre-application phase\, and many other aspects of the grant process and requirements. In addition\, a panel of successful VOCA grantees will share their experiences and tips. \nIntended Audience: 501c3 organizations that have experience with simple grants\, fund development activities\, and web-based applications. \nRegistration Required: https://events.zoom.us/e/view/4WHfxWdvQUWZCoykz9GElA\n(Using Zoom Event which requires existing Zoom\, Gmail\, or Facebook account) \n\nTo access additional webinars in this series CLICK HERE
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/virtual-building-capacity-by-seeking-voca-grants/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Featured,Freedom Coalition,Professional Training,Virtual Event,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T213426
CREATED:20211109T022746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T024200Z
UID:10791-1636657200-1636662600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Holland Community Group
DESCRIPTION:Holland Community Group\nIf you live in Ottawa\, Allegan\, Muskegon\, or Kent County and are looking for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community\, join MAP’s Holland Community Group!\nMonthly Meeting:\n\nThursday\, November 11\, at 7 p.m.\nInterested participants\, please RSVP via email to receive physical and virtual meeting location details. We will be learning about human trafficking together and discussing what we can do to bring more awareness to our community! \nIf you’d like to stay connected with MAP’s Holland Community Group\, you can also join their Facebook Group or sign-up for their email list (“Community Group: Holland”) to have invites to any future meetings and events sent straight to your inbox.\nMonthly meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.\n\nWe hope you will consider joining us!\n\n———————————————————————————————————————\n\n\nMAP Community Groups consist of compassionate and motivated citizens who volunteer together to address human trafficking in their community. Community Groups meet regularly for ongoing training\, conducting awareness activities\, and engaging in service projects within the local community. Through Community Groups we seek to build a collaborative network that helps people use their gifts\, talents\, and resources to more effectively address human trafficking and its root causes. Consider joining this important work within the anti-trafficking movement in Michigan!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/holland-community-group-5/
LOCATION:MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Featured,Volunteer Opportunity,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Holland Community Group":MAILTO:holland@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T213426
CREATED:20211014T225605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T175554Z
UID:10681-1636484400-1636489800@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Troy Community Group
DESCRIPTION:Troy Community Group\nIf you live in Troy\, Michigan\, or a neighboring city and are looking for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community\, consider joining MAP’s Troy Community Group!\nMAP Community Groups consist of compassionate and motivated citizens who volunteer together to address human trafficking in their community. Community Groups meet regularly for ongoing training\, conducting awareness activities\, and engaging in service projects within the local community. No commitment is required\, stop by to check it out!\nCommunity Group HYBRID Meeting:\nNovember 9th\, 7:00 pm\n\nIn-person option:\nBridge Community Church\n5700 Rochester Rd.\, Troy\, MI\n*Masks are optional\, and we will practice social distancing.\nVirtual option:\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85627525148\nMeeting ID: 856 2752 5148\nUpdate on hotel outreach: In our September update\, we mentioned a hotel project to distribute materials to local hotels to spread awareness and help combat Human Trafficking here in our community. Despite some delays\, we are planning a hotel outreach\, possibly for January\, which is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Please come to hear more about it\, and give us your input as we plan this important way to fight human trafficking locally.\n\nIf you’d like to stay connected with the Troy Community Group\, you can email them directly at troy@map-mi.org or sign-up for their email list (“Community Group: Troy”) to have invites to any future meetings and events sent straight to your inbox.\n\n\n———————————————————————————————————————\n\n\nThrough 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!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/troy-community-group-3/
LOCATION:Bridge Community Church\, 5700 Rochester Rd.\, Troy\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Featured,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Troy Community Group":MAILTO:troy@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T213426
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Interest Meeting (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Looking for ways to get involved in the fight against human trafficking?\nMAP and Vista Maria have numerous volunteer-based programs that are in need of passionate advocates just like you!\nDuring our virtual Volunteer Interest Meetings\, our staff will 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\, talents\, and resources to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community!\n\nCan’t make it this month? No worries\, these meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month. Click the button to register for any of our scheduled meetings.\nWe hope you will consider joining us!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/volunteer-interest-meeting-virtual-2-2021-05-06-2021-11-04/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Vista Maria,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T213426
CREATED:20210513T051908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T020043Z
UID:10092-1635940800-1635944400@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:A Cup of Hope: Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:November 3\, 12:00 pm\n[ Episode #25 ]\nUnderstanding Human Trafficking Laws\nWhether you are new to the issue of human trafficking or you have studied this issue for a length of time\, we encourage everyone to join us for this special episode with Assistant Attorney General\, Kelly Carter\, as we explore the past\, present\, and future of human trafficking legislation. Throughout our conversation\, we will address topics such as the importance of language and how human trafficking terms have evolved over time\, how victims and survivors are treated within the criminal justice system\, the types of support services and protections available to victims\, the legal consequences for traffickers and sex buyers\, barriers and gaps that still exist within the criminal justice system\, and much more. Bring your own legislation-related questions and join us LIVE on November 3rd! \nFeatured Guest: \nKelly Carter\nAssistant Attorney General \nKelly Carter has been an Assistant Attorney General for over 20 years in the Criminal Division with past assignments including the High Tech Crime Unit\, Child Protection Unit and the Mortgage Fraud Unit.  For the past 10 years she has focused on prosecuting human traffickers\, having convicted over 2 dozen people under the state’s human trafficking statute. In 2017\, she was appointed by the Governor as Chair of the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission\, and works on behalf of the Attorney General with several human trafficking task forces throughout the state.  She regularly contributes to the Attorney General’s efforts to improve Michigan’s criminal law\, testifying on over a dozen occasions before Michigan House and Senate subcommittees considering legislation involving child sexual exploitation and human trafficking.  She also frequently trains on human trafficking throughout Michigan.\nClick here to visit the Attorney General website\n\nClick here to view past episode recordings\n\nThanks for tuning in! 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. 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
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/a-cup-of-hope-webinar-series-8-2021-11-03/
LOCATION:LIVE on Facebook\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Cup of Hope,Awareness,Featured,Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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