Michigan Anti Trafficking Project (MAP)

Awareness Movie "In Plain Sight"
2015-01-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Grace Church, 7215 Pelham Road, Allen Park, MI, 48101, United States
IN PLAIN SIGHT seeks to raise awareness of the thousands of women and children who are forced, coerced, or deceived into the commercial sex trade each year in the United States. It opens the eyes of the average American to what’s happening “in plain sight” – the exploitation of thousands of people in their own communities without them even being aware.

Awareness Movie "Chosen"
2015-01-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Sterling Heights Library, 40255 Dodge Park Rd, Sterling Heights, MI, 48313, United States
Join us for a viewing of ‘Chosen – The True Story of America’s Trafficked Teens’
This 20-minute film depicts how traffickers narrow their target to lure younger and younger victims, America’s youth find themselves engaged in a battle they never prepared for. Hear the shocking true stories of two “All-American” teenage girls tricked into trafficking. Eighteen-year-old Brianna was an honor-roll student, cheerleader and worked at a local café. Thirteen-year-old Lacy was an active member of her youth group, and a volunteer in her community. Both were manipulated. Both were exploited. Both were chosen.

Awareness Movie "In Plain Sight"
2015-01-21 18:30 - 20:00 | The Salvation Army, 1258 Biddle Avenue , Wyandotte, MI, 48192, United States
IN PLAIN SIGHT seeks to raise awareness of the thousands of women and children who are forced, coerced, or deceived into the commercial sex trade each year in the United States. It opens the eyes of the average American to what’s happening “in plain sight” – the exploitation of thousands of people in their own communities without them even being aware.

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Awareness Movie "Chosen"
2015-01-20 19:00 - 20:30 | West Bloomfield Township Library, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, West Boomfield, 48322, United States
As traffickers narrow their target to lure younger and younger victims, America’s youth find themselves engaged in a battle they never prepared for. Hear the shocking true stories of two “All-American” teenage girls tricked into trafficking. Eighteen-year-old Brianna was an honor-roll student, cheerleader and worked at a local café. Thirteen-year-old Lacy was an active member of her youth group, and a volunteer in her community. Both were manipulated. Both were exploited. Both were chosen.
This 20 minute video reveals the warning signs and sometimes fatal consequences of sex trafficking to equip teens to protect themselves and others from being trapped in the horrific and violent sex industry. For parents, youth and the general public. State Reps. Klint Kesto and Mike McCready along with the Captain of the West Bloomfield Police Department will be attending to answer questions

Invite Others and Spread the Word – Download West Bloomfield Flyer

Milford Community Group (NOAH)
2015-01-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Milford United Methodist Church, 1200 Atlantic Street, Milford, MI, 48381, United States
Our Milford Group (North Oakland Abolitionist Hub – NOAH) is engaged in abolishing human trafficking in America and abroad.
Open meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month at 1200 Atlantic St., Milford, MI 48381 at 7pm.
NOAH will be viewing the movie ‘In Plain Sight’ at the January 19th meeting.

The 4th Annual America’s Sunday Supper
2015-01-18 17:30 - 19:40 | Milford United Methodist Church, 1200 Atlantic Street, Milford, MI, 48381, United States
The 4th Annual America’s Sunday Supper will be held at Milford United Methodist Church 1200 Atlantic St. on Sunday, January 18, 2015 as one of the events commemorating the 10th annual Milford area celebration of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
At 5:30pm will be a community potluck supper; dishes to pass or donations will be welcome!
At 6:15 will be a musical program by Carl Gladstone and our speaker, Chris Johnson will speak on “What Would Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. say about Human Trafficking.”
An offering will be collected to support these programs.
The evening will end at about 7:45 with a candlelight tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.
Please plan to join The March on Main Street at 1:00pm, the awards and activities at the SHAC in the afternoon and then join us for supper at Milford UMC

Holland Community Group
2015-01-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Holland Police Department, 89 West 8th Street, Holland , MI, 49423, United States
Join our Holland Community Group NIMBY (Not In My Backyard)
NIMBY Community Group Meeting Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Time: 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Location: Holland Police Department, 89 West 8th Street, Holland
Captain Jack Dykstra from the Holland Police Department
will be speaking about the direction of NIMBY.

Attendance is highly encouraged.

Lunch will be provided.
Please RSVP by January 8th.

Awareness Movie "Very Young Girls"
2015-01-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Unnamed Venue, DETROIT, 48214, United States
This documentary reveals the stories of several underage girls forced into prostitution, exposing the manipulation pimps use to keep them dependent.
This is an in-home showing of the “Very Young Girls” documentary. If you’d like information on attending please email alyssa@map-mi.org

Shelby Township Community Group (Voices for Justice)
2015-01-12 07:00 - 20:30 | Shepherds Gate Church, 12400 23 Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI, 48315, United States
Join our Shelby Township Community Group, Voices for Justice, on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7pm.
Voices for Justice features an individual, organization, movie or service project that works to address human trafficking in Michigan and beyond.
January is human trafficking awareness month & what better way to bring awareness than a film screening. We will be watching In Plain Sight, a documentary exploring what is happening in our neighborhoods…just down the street “in plain sight”.
If you would like to watch a trailer please click on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDFGm3Grw1s

Liberator Awards
2015-01-10 17:00 - 21:00 | Burton Manor Banquet Center, 27777 Schoolcraft Rd., Livonia, MI, 48150, United States
1st Annual Michigan Liberator Awards:
Saturday January 10th, 2015. (Following the Detroit Auto Show SOAP outreach)
Burton Manor Conference Center
27777 Schoolcraft Rd. Livonia. MI
5pm-9pm
Appetizers, Silent Auction, Cork Pull, Cash Bar, Award Ceremony &
special screening of “The Girl Next Door” documentary.
$40 per person
$20 students (high school and college, with ID)
Sponsor a Table $400
Includes 8 tickets, one drink ticket per person, 4 cork pull tickets and
a copy of “The Girl Next Door” documentary.

S.O.A.P. Up Detroit Auto Show
2015-01-10 09:30 - 15:00 | Madonna University, 14221 Levan Rd, Livonia, MI, 48150, United States
S.O.A.P. Up Detroit Auto Show
S.O.A.P. stands for ‘Save Our Adolescents from Prostitution’ and is a hands-on outreach to fight sex trafficking at large events.
Volunteers (18+ for hotels, 21+ for bars and strip clubs. Training only 14+) will gather for a 1 hour training on sex trafficking in the U.S. Volunteers learn the S.O.A.P. method of approach for local hotels, bars, and strip clubs. This method includes resources on how to identify and report sex trafficking when they see it in their establishments. ***TRAINING IS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN OUTREACH*** Once trained, we will send teams of 4-6 to businesses with the materials. You may register as a driver (must be able to provide drivers licensee & proof of insurance at registration/check-in) OR as a rider and join a team while you are there. **Registering as a driver DOES NOT guarantee you will be a driver, teams will be assigned depending on the needs of the outreach & how many total volunteers arrive** We will only have a set amount of hotels to deliver to, so only those that pre-register are guaranteed to be able to participate in the outreach. A suggested donation of $10/per person for the training will cover materials and lunch. Registration and check-in will begin at 9:30.
S.O.A.P. is founded by Theresa Flores, and a trademarked program available exclusively through BE FREEDayton. BE FREE is the nonprofit organization that runs S.O.A.P.
Visit www.befreedayton.org OR e.mail SOAPnational@befreedayton.org to learn more about S.O.A.P.

Cancelled: Novi Community Group (Redeem Ministries)
2015-01-10 09:30 - 11:00 | Brightmoor Christian Church, 40800 W. 13 Mile Road Room 345, Novi, MI, 48377, United States
The January Novi Community Group meeting has been cancelled, but join them on January 20th for their showing of Chosen in West Bloomfield.
https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/chosen-west-bloomfield/
Redeem Ministries meets the second Saturday of every month at Brightmoor Christian Church in Room 345.
Check the MAP calendar for meeting details. Contact us to be on the mailing list for updates and reminders.

Stop Human Trafficking: Community Awareness Event
2015-01-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Madonna University: Kresge Hall, 36600 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, MI, 48150, United States
Featuring Theresa Flores,LSW,MS: Survivor, author and victim advocate
with Special Guest Senator Judy Emmons, 33rd District
 Learn how to recognize a victim and how you can become part of the solution.
 Invite others to join you at this important event
Sponsored by:
Madonna Criminal Justice Department
Madonna Office of Service-Learning
City of Livonia Human Relations Commission
Office for Senator Judy Emmons
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Awareness Movie "Nefarious"
2015-01-08 18:30 - 21:00 | Unnamed Venue, Detroit, MI, 48214, United States
From initial recruitment to victim liberation—and everything in between—the previously veiled underworld of sex slavery is uncovered in the groundbreaking, tell-all Nefarious: Merchant of Souls.
This is an in-home screening of the documentary Nefarious. If you’d like event details please contact alyssa@map-mi.org.

Awareness Movie "Chosen"
2015-01-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 9455 Hilton Road, Brighton, MI, 48114, United States
Join us for a viewing of ‘Chosen – The True Story of America’s Trafficked Teens’
This 20-minute film depicts how traffickers narrow their target to lure younger and younger victims, America’s youth find themselves engaged in a battle they never prepared for. Hear the shocking true stories of two “All-American” teenage girls tricked into trafficking. Eighteen-year-old Brianna was an honor-roll student, cheerleader and worked at a local café. Thirteen-year-old Lacy was an active member of her youth group, and a volunteer in her community. Both were manipulated. Both were exploited. Both were chosen.

Michigan Abolitionist Project will be hosting showings of ‘Chosen’ throughout the month of January. If you would like to host a showing, please email us at info@map-mi.org.

Game Night Fundraiser
2014-12-29 06:00 - 21:00 | email warren@map-mi.org for address, MI
The Warren community group is hosting a game night as a fundraiser for Michigan Abolitionist Project!
We are asking for a $5 door donation that will go towards efforts of prevention, advocacy, and education on Human Trafficking.
Light refreshments will be provided, please feel free to bring a friend and your favorite game!
Please email warren@map-mi.org if you are interested in attending!
