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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T113930
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SUMMARY:Lunch N Learn-Southwest Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force (St. Joseph)
DESCRIPTION:To kick off the year and promote Human Trafficking Awareness Month the Task Force will be hosting a Lunch N Learn at Papa Vino’s in St. Joseph!  We will hear from social worker and educator Rita O’Brien. \nRita is a survivor and educator in the field of sex trafficking. Rita has a passion for Justice to educate the very communities that she was trafficked from. Rita was trafficked in rural communities by her father who was deep in the Masonic Organization. Professionally\, she has done security\, photography\, and was a House Director at a Sorority at U of M. Rita went on to get her Masters in Social work from Western Michigan University with a Trauma focus. Rita is a Board member of Pearls of Great Price Coalition out of Plymouth MI and is also on the board for Kalamazoo Area Anti Trafficking Coalition. Rita continues to speak out to educate others on how to watch for Human Trafficking in their communities. \nCost is $20 and will include lunch\, drink and a salad. \nEmail Heather for more info: heather@map-mi.org
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/lunch-n-learn-southwest-michigan-human-trafficking-task-force-st-joseph/
LOCATION:St. Joseph Papa Vino’s\, 1332 Hilltop Rd.\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather McGannon":MAILTO:heather@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T113930
CREATED:20211109T022746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T234650Z
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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\, 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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T113930
CREATED:20211109T022746Z
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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\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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T113930
CREATED:20210827T003554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T152525Z
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SUMMARY:Bridgman: Human Trafficking Presentation at Immanuel Lutheran Church
DESCRIPTION:Heather will present on Human Trafficking at Immanuel Lutheran Church. This event is open to the public. If you live in SW Michigan\, please join us!\n  \nTo register call (269-465-6031) or email amiesmith.17@gmail.com
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/human-trafficking-presentation-at-immanual-lutheran-church/
LOCATION:Immanual Lutheran Church\, 9650 Church St.\, Bridgman\, MI\, 49106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather McGannon":MAILTO:heather@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T113930
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211105T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T113930
CREATED:20211015T152848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T152848Z
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SUMMARY:Berrien County: Human Trafficking Training for Law Enforcement Officers
DESCRIPTION:We will be a part of the Crisis Intervention Training week for Berrien County Law Enforcement Officers and train on human trafficking.\n  \nThis event is closed to the public
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/berrien-county-human-trafficking-training-for-law-enforcement-officers/
LOCATION:MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Training,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather McGannon":MAILTO:heather@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T113930
CREATED:20210610T184815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T151319Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED this month: Southwest Michigan Task Force Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The October meeting of the Southwest Michigan Task Force is cancelled.\nJoin us in November and on the 3rd Friday of every month at 12pm.  There will be education on different human trafficking topics\, collaboration between group members\, and opportunities to volunteer.\nMeetings will be held at:\nChildren’s Advocacy Center Of Southwest Michigan\n4938 S. Niles Road\nSt. Joseph\, MI  49085\nFor more information email: heather@map-mi.org
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/southwest-michigan-task-force-meeting-2-2021-10-15/
LOCATION:MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Group,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather McGannon":MAILTO:heather@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T113930
CREATED:20211011T204419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T195628Z
UID:10627-1634238000-1634241600@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!\nFirst Monthly Meeting:\nOctober 14th at 7 pm\nLocation: Holland Charter Township\nInterested participants please RSVP to receive further details: holland@map-mi.org\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.\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-4/
LOCATION:Holland\, Michigan
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:20210919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T113930
CREATED:20210608T201342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T201342Z
UID:10187-1632074400-1632081600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Niles Summer Concert
DESCRIPTION:We will be doing a short presentation during the concert and have a table with resources available to the community\, including ways to get involved. \nYou can visit their FB page to learn more: \nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2397502983903308
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/niles-summer-concert/
LOCATION:MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather McGannon":MAILTO:heather@map-mi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210716T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210716T100000
DTSTAMP:20260619T113930
CREATED:20210720T184811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T184811Z
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SUMMARY:Radio Interview with Dynamite Dave
DESCRIPTION:Raising awareness for Human Trafficking.  On the show with Matt from Junk Patrol Berrien County who are hosting a fundraiser for us this week.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/radio-interview-with-dynamite-dave/
LOCATION:MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather McGannon":MAILTO:heather@map-mi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T113930
CREATED:20210610T184815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T135353Z
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SUMMARY:Southwest Michigan Task Force Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Southwest Michigan Task Force on the 3rd Friday of every month at 12pm.  There will be education on different human trafficking topics\, collaboration between group members\, and opportunities to volunteer.\nMeetings will be held at:\nChildren’s Advocacy Center Of Southwest Michigan\n4938 S. Niles Road\nSt. Joseph\, MI  49085\nFor more information email: heather@map-mi.org
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/southwest-michigan-task-force-meeting-2/
LOCATION:MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Group,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather McGannon":MAILTO:heather@map-mi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T113930
CREATED:20210414T200705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T200705Z
UID:9980-1621598400-1621602000@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Southwest Michigan Task Force Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Southwest Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force Meeting\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81213258572 \nMeeting ID: 812 1325 8572\nOne tap mobile\n+16468769923\,\,81213258572#\n\nSouthwest Michigan Task Force\nIf you live in Southwest Michigan (St. Joe\, Benton Harbor area) and are looking\nfor ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community\,\njoin MAP’s Southwest Michigan Task Force!\nMonthly Virtual Meeting: May 21\, 12 pm\nAll are welcome to attend – contact heather@map-mi.org for zoom details.\nYou can also join the Southwest Michigan Task Force on Facebook  to stay up to date with any other upcoming events!\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/southwest-michigan-task-force-meeting/
LOCATION:MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,West Michigan
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210430T100000
DTSTAMP:20260619T113930
CREATED:20210430T203358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T203358Z
UID:10001-1619773200-1619776800@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Law Enforcement CIT Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Law Enforcement Officers in Berrien County on Human Trafficking
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/law-enforcement-cit-training/
LOCATION:MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Professional Training,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather McGannon":MAILTO:heather@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T113930
CREATED:20210414T142121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T195834Z
UID:9970-1618574400-1618578000@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Southwest Michigan Task Force
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Southwest Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force Meeting\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81213258572 \nMeeting ID: 812 1325 8572\nOne tap mobile\n+16468769923\,\,81213258572#\n\n\n\nSouthwest Michigan Task Force Meeting\nIf you live in Southwest Michigan (St. Joe\, Benton Harbor area) and are looking\nfor ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community\,\njoin MAP’s Southwest Michigan Community Group!\nMonthly Virtual Meeting: April 16\, 2021\nAll are welcome to attend – contact heather@map-mi.org for zoom details.\nYou can also join the Southwest Michigan Task Force on Facebook to stay up to date with any other upcoming events!\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/southwest-michigan-task-force/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather McGannon":MAILTO:heather@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T233000
DTSTAMP:20260619T113930
CREATED:20201028T202747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T204657Z
UID:9176-1611824400-1611876600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Virtual - Statewide Human Trafficking Summit (Annual Roundtable Event)
DESCRIPTION:This year\, we are excited to join forces and bring together advocates and professionals from across the state of Michigan for a collaborative reimagining of two events – MAP’s annual Roundtable and the Kent County Area Human Trafficking Coalition’s January Summit.  \nThis virtual statewide networking and interactive 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 presentations and statewide updates\, this event will feature a LIVE networking and discussion component through Remo\, a virtual conferencing software. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues across the state using video and live chat features. This is not your usual webinar\, but rather a unique virtual networking experience! \n\n\nAGENDA\nThursday\, January 28\, 9:00 – 11:30 am \n\n  Getting the Grant: How three Detroit-Area organizations got federal grants and implemented programs to serve survivors  \nLuke Hassevoort\, Housing Manager\, Ruth Ellis Center\nMeredith Baughman\, Human Trafficking Specialist\, Avalon Healing Center*\nBenita Robinson\, Director of Crisis Services and Education\, Avalon Healing Center*\nSandra Ramocan\, Director\, Outreach and Education Services\, Alternatives for Girls\n*Formerly known as Wayne County SAFE \nRepresentatives from Wayne County SAFE\, Alternatives for Girls\, and Ruth Ellis Center will break down the process of applying for federal grants and implementing programs. Specializing in serving survivors of sexual assault\, women and girls experiencing homelessness\, and LGBTQ+ youth\, these three agencies bring years of knowledge and experience to the table.\n \n Leveraging Collaboration to Increase Human Trafficking\nPrevention in Schools    \nRachel VerWys\, Executive Director\, SEE: Solutions to End Exploitation\nKevin Polston\, Superintendent\, Godfrey-Lee Public Schools\nMarcela Moralez-Morris\, Community Probation/Girls Court Supervisor\, KC Courts\nMeghan Aupperlee\, Youth HT Prevention Coordinator\, Kent Intermediate School District\nDr. Heidi Kattula\, Superintendent\, East Grand Rapids Public Schools \nThe $1.5 million Human Trafficking Youth Prevention Education (HTYPE) Demonstration Program grant Kent ISD received in October 2020 is one of eight awarded nationally from the U.S. DHHS Office on Trafficking in Persons. Learn more about the partnerships working to create a safer community through prevention education and coordinated protocols to stop exploitation.\n \n Update from the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission   \nKelly Carter\, MI Assistant Attorney General \n__________________________________________________ \nThursday\, January 28\, 5:00 – 7:00 pm\nVIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR\n\n Summit registrants have the option of returning to the virtual Remo platform (using the same event link) for additional time in the evening to chat with the speakers and to continue building connections with other advocates. Registrants are free to come and go as they please during these two hours. Click here to see the growing list of special guests that will be hosting their own Q&A tables.\n~ Please Network Responsibly! ~
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/virtual-annual-roundtable/
LOCATION:Remo\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Freedom Coalition,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T113930
CREATED:20200903T155932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201121T014905Z
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SUMMARY:West Michigan - Painting Under the Stars CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:This event is planned to be rescheduled.  Michigan Abolitionist Project (MAP) brings you this fun night of painting under the stars in the Glass House. Shelby Kregel will be leading us in a painting class\, while we will enjoy a charcuturie spread and drinks\, in the beautiful Glass House Creative Community. All this to support MAP’s mission to grow the movement that will end human trafficking.\n\n\n\n*There will be no donation request at the event. Ticket price covers the evening including a donation to support MAP.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/west-michigan-painting-under-the-stars/
LOCATION:Glass House Creative Community\, 6024 Chicago Drive\, Zeeland\, MI\, 49464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberly Bauer":MAILTO:kimberly@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T113930
CREATED:20200903T151151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T132938Z
UID:8824-1605348000-1605355200@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:West Michigan - Fall Florals with Alice Hatch Floral
DESCRIPTION:Support Michigan Abolitionist Project\, enjoy a hot cup of coffee\, and create a beautiful floral arrangement in the Glasshouse. Sounds like the perfect morning to us! We’re teaming up with Renae at Alice Hatch Floral for a fall floral arrangement class in the beautiful Glasshouse venue.\n\nMichigan Abolitionist Project is growing the movement of people and organizations working to prevent and end human trafficking in Michigan and beyond. We are excited to have you on this journey with us to end modern slavery. See you November 13th!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/new-zeeland-floral-arrangements-with-alice-hatch-floral/
LOCATION:Glass House Creative Community\, 6024 Chicago Drive\, Zeeland\, MI\, 49464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Fundraiser,West Michigan,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberly Bauer":MAILTO:kimberly@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T113930
CREATED:20200731T170331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T152911Z
UID:8615-1600797600-1600804800@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Online - It Takes a Community Conference
DESCRIPTION:Michigan Abolitionist Project/SWMHTTF\, Spectrum Health Lakeland and the Berrien Community Foundation bring you\, It Takes a Community\, a digital conference engaging the community in the grassroots movement to end human trafficking. \n\n\nThe evening will kick off with keynote speakers Kelly Carter\, Assistant Attorney General\, and Andy Soper\, Director of Education at Measurable Change. Followed by breakout groups specialized for medical personnel (1 CME will be provided for every doctor/nurse that attends)\, parents\, law enforcement\, teachers\, hospitality employees and more. Join us\, September 22 from 6-8 pm on WebEx\, for this spectacular evening of learning and growing together. More Info…
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/human-trafficking-conference/
LOCATION:Spectrum Human Trafficking Healthcare Forum\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Professional Training,Virtual Event,West Michigan,Workshop
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