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SUMMARY:Lake Orion - How Many Slaves Work for You? (private event)
DESCRIPTION:April 28\, 2022 ZONTA – North Oakland/PontiacLocation:  Lake Orion United Methodist Church\nHow Many Slaves Work for You?  (Labor Trafficking Presentation)\nProvided by Dawn Ames\, Lake Orion/Oxford MAP Community Group Leader\n\n*This event is not open to the public.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/how-many-slaves-work-for-you-4282022/
LOCATION:Lake Orion United Methodist Church\, 140 E. Flint\, Lake Orion\, MI\, 48362\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Speaker Request
ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Orion/Oxford Community Group":MAILTO:lakeorionoxford@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T114756
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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:20220425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T114756
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SUMMARY:Mid-Michigan Community Group -CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Mid-Michigan Community Group\nIf you live in the Mid-Michigan area (Midland\, Saginaw\, Bay City) and are looking\nfor ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community\,\njoin MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group!\nMonthly Meeting:\nAPRIL MEETING CANCELED\n\nWe apologize for the inconvenience! Due to unforeseen circumstances\, our April meeting and SOAP outreach has been canceled. We hope to resume monthly meetings in May 2022. Please connect with Darlene\, the Mid-Michigan Community Group Leader\, if you have any questions or concerns regarding future meetings and/or outreach. \nThe Mid-Michigan Community Group typically meets on the 4th Monday of every month.\nIf you’d like to stay connected with the 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.\n\nWe hope you will consider joining us!\nContact midland@map-mi.org for further details or questions.\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/mid-michigan-community-group-6-2022-04-25/
LOCATION:MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Michigan Community Group":MAILTO:midland@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T114756
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SUMMARY:Southwest Michigan Community Events with Leslie F. King-Friday
DESCRIPTION:Join the Southwest Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month\, Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Month\, and Victim Rights Month as we welcome nationally-known author\, speaker\, and sex trafficking survivor Leslie King-Friday.\n  \n \nLeslie King-Friday was trafficked at the age of 15 for over 20 years in Grand Rapids Michigan. On July 4th\, 2000 Leslie’s life was changed forever. Through sincerity of her heart and an answer from God\, Leslie was given a new lease on life and set to starting her life’s work. In 2005\, Leslie utilized her experience\, expertise\, and inspiring example of a renewed lifestyle to open Sacred Beginnings\, a safe haven that offers hope\, and healing to trafficking victims. Leslie consults with law enforcement agencies\, human service professionals\, clergy\, and others requesting direction and understanding in working with prostituted individuals. She also speaks at various conferences and academic institutions on the issue of human trafficking. Her awards and recognitions include: 2005 Grand Rapids\, Woman of the Year nominee\, 2008 YWCA Advocate of the Year\, 2011 Rising Hero Award\, 2014 “50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan”\, 2018 Michigan Liberator Award\, 2019 Grand Rapids Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club Certificate of Achievement\, 2021 African American Leadership Award\, 2021 BBB Trust Award. She recently published a book titled “When Angels Fight” that she will also reference during the presentation (more info about the book below). \nLeslie will give us a deeper understanding of Human Trafficking and help us think about what it looks like for us as a community to help prevent trafficking from happening and to support survivors. After the evening event\, we will have a panel of professionals who will answer questions related to how we are addressing trafficking specifically in our area. We are thankful to have Brook Thomas\, Forensic Interviewer at the Children’s Advocacy Center; Allie Kibler-Campbell\, Prevention Specialist at the Children’s Advocacy Center; Jane Wainwright\, Asst. Prosecuting Attorney at the Prosecutors Office; Carolyn Groen\, Victim’s Advocate at the Prosecutor’s Officer; Alyssa Pliml\, SANE nurse at Spectrum Health Lakeland; Rachel Struble\, therapist at The Cora Lamping Center and D/Lt. Greg Sanders with the Berrien County Police Department. \n  \nThe long-anticipated biography of Leslie’s story is now available. “When Angels Fight” is a recount of how Leslie became a victim and through her life in prostitution became a survivor. “When Angels Fight” not only recounts Leslie’s story\, but it gives readers an opportunity to get involved with local agencies to help fight against human trafficking and educate themselves and others. \nYou can find “When Angels Fight” online and in stores at Amazon.com\, Barnes and Noble\, and Schuler’s Bookstore. \n*Please inquire about purchasing a copy as they may be available after speaking engagements* \n  \n  \nYou will have 2 opportunities to join for this event on Friday\, April 22: \n2:00pm (note there will not be a panel following this event) \nSouthwestern Michigan College \nStudent Activity Center Theatre \n58900 Cherry Grove Rd\, Dowagiac\, MI 49047 \n  \n6:30pm \nLake Michigan College \nTodd Center Conference Room \n2785 E Napier Ave \nBenton Harbor\, MI 49022 \n\n\n  \n  \n  \nA big thank you to our sponsor Stevensville Honor Credit Union!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/southwest-michigan-community-events-with-leslie-king/
LOCATION:Lake Michigan College Todd Center Conference Room\, 2785 E Napier Ave\, Benton Harbor\, MI\, 49022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,West Michigan
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather McGannon":MAILTO:heather@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T110000
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SUMMARY:Officer Training at Berrien County Police Department (St. Joe)
DESCRIPTION:The Southwest Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force will join the officers during their Crisis Intervention Training week to train them on Human Trafficking.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/officer-training-at-berrien-county-police-department-st-joe/
LOCATION:Berrien County\, MI\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather McGannon":MAILTO:heather@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T114756
CREATED:20220118T224256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T171535Z
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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:20260607T114756
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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:20260607T114756
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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:20260607T114756
CREATED:20220325T061203Z
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
DTSTAMP:20260607T114756
CREATED:20220325T172303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T183534Z
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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:20220328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T114756
CREATED:20220117T234925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T170424Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED! Mid-Michigan Community Group
DESCRIPTION:Mid-Michigan Community Group\nIf you live in the Mid-Michigan area (Midland\, Saginaw\, Bay City) and are looking\nfor ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community\,\njoin MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group!\nMonthly Meeting:\nMARCH MEETING CANCELED\nWe hope you will consider joining us in April for our\nnext S.O.A.P. hotel outreach!\nThe Mid-Michigan Community Group typically meets on the 4th Monday of every month.\nIf you’d like to stay connected with the 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.\n\nContact midland@map-mi.org for further details or questions.\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/mid-michigan-community-group-6-2022-03-28/
LOCATION:MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Michigan Community Group":MAILTO:midland@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T114756
CREATED:20220318T121416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T121416Z
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SUMMARY:Southwest Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force Monthly Meeting (St. Joseph)
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-human-trafficking-task-force-monthly-meeting-st-joseph-3/
LOCATION:Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan\, 4938 S. Niles Road\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather McGannon":MAILTO:heather@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T114756
CREATED:20211213T164051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T121301Z
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED! Southwest Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force Monthly Meeting (St. Joseph)
DESCRIPTION:THE MARCH MEETING WILL BE ON FRIDAY\, 3/25 THIS MONTH!\n\nJoin 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-human-trafficking-task-force-monthly-meeting-st-joseph-2/
LOCATION:Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan\, 4938 S. Niles Road\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, 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:20220308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T114756
CREATED:20220203T204434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T231115Z
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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 during their next meeting to be a part of the action!\nCommunity Group Meeting:\nTuesday\, March 8th\, at 7:00 pm\nAttend in Person:\nBridge Community Church\n5700 Rochester Road\, Troy\, MI 48085\nAttend Virtually:\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\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\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-4/
LOCATION:MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Troy Community Group":MAILTO:troy@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T114756
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T114756
CREATED:20220117T234925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T235616Z
UID:11105-1646074800-1646078400@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\nfor ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community\,\njoin MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group!\nMonthly Meeting:\nMonday\, February 28th\, 7:00 pm\nStay tuned for meeting location and other details!\nThe Mid-Michigan Community Group typically meets on the 4th Monday of every month.\nIf you’d like to stay connected with the 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.\n\nWe hope you will consider joining us!\nContact midland@map-mi.org for further details or questions.\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/mid-michigan-community-group-6-2022-02-28/
LOCATION:MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Michigan Community Group":MAILTO:midland@map-mi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T114756
CREATED:20220211T151915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T231127Z
UID:11249-1645642800-1645650000@michiganabolitionistproject.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T114756
CREATED:20220211T180730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T233204Z
UID:11259-1645551000-1645556400@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Freedom Coalition Meeting: A CALL TO ACTION
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Freedom Coalition Meeting\nFebruary 22\, 5:30 pm (EST)\n\n\nJoin us in this CALL TO ACTION with Hassan Beydoun. He is the Senior Counsel and Adviser to the City of Detroit Mayor\, as well as a Commissioner with the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission.\nHassan will give us an update about the current Human Trafficking bill package that was recommended to the legislature\, as well as share some from the Annual Report that was recently published by the Commission.  This is an important meeting for us to be active citizens in the legislature happening in our state and we need your help!\n\n  \n\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-meeting-a-call-to-action/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Freedom Coalition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Johnson":MAILTO:emily@map-mi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T114756
CREATED:20211213T163908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T163908Z
UID:10899-1645185600-1645189200@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Southwest Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force Monthly Meeting (St. Joseph)
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-human-trafficking-task-force-monthly-meeting-st-joseph/
LOCATION:Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan\, 4938 S. Niles Road\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, 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:20220217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T114756
CREATED:20211109T022746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T170031Z
UID:10800-1645124400-1645129800@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\, 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T114756
CREATED:20211231T230708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T032004Z
UID:10976-1644408000-1644411600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T114756
CREATED:20211228T200534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211228T200534Z
UID:10947-1644051600-1644062400@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Southwest Michigan "Train the Trainer"
DESCRIPTION:Heather will be training the Task Force to give our Human Trafficking 101 presentation. \nMore details to come.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/southwest-michigan-train-the-trainer/
LOCATION:MI\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather McGannon":MAILTO:heather@map-mi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T114756
CREATED:20210929T150131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T201725Z
UID:10525-1643360400-1643378400@michiganabolitionistproject.org
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:20220127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T114756
CREATED:20220118T222402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T222556Z
UID:11147-1643284800-1643288400@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Virtual - Training for Gratiot Integrated Health Network
DESCRIPTION:“Recognizing Human Trafficking”\nJanuary 27th\, 2022\, 12-1 pm\nPrivate event for Gratiot Integrated Health Network staff\nHuman trafficking training provided by Rachel Rowe\n(Ann Arbor Community Group Leader)
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/gratiot-integrated-health-network/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Professional Training,Speaker Request
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T114756
CREATED:20220117T234925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T234925Z
UID:11091-1643050800-1643054400@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\nfor ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community\,\njoin MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group!\nMonthly Meeting:\nMonday\, January 24th\, 7:00 pm\n\nMeeting ID: 832 9154 1401\nPasscode: MAPMidland\nThe Mid-Michigan Community Group typically meets on the 4th Monday of every month.\nIf you’d like to stay connected with the 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\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/mid-michigan-community-group-6/
LOCATION:MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Michigan Community Group":MAILTO:midland@map-mi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220124T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220124T133000
DTSTAMP:20260607T114756
CREATED:20220118T221631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T222708Z
UID:11140-1643028300-1643031000@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Virtual - Zoe Club of Midland (closed meeting)
DESCRIPTION:Zoe Club of Midland (private/virtual meeting)\nJanuary 24th\, 2022 at 12:45 pm\nHuman trafficking overview provided by Darlene Anderson\n(MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group Leader)
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/zoe-club-of-midland/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Professional Training,Speaker Request
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220124T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220124T103000
DTSTAMP:20260607T114756
CREATED:20211231T224258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211231T224614Z
UID:10951-1643016600-1643020200@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Genesee County Human Trafficking Task Force Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Genesee County Human Trafficking Task Force\n[Virtual Meeting] January 24th\, 9:30-10:30 am\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganized by: YWCA of Greater Flint\nMAP Speakers: Kathy Maitland & Emily Johnson\nThe purpose of this presentation is to educate/share information with the Genesee County Human Trafficking Taskforce about who MAP is and what we do. Information as to how MAP takes action against human trafficking\, as well as relevant updates/newer information for best practices in this area would be greatly appreciated.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/genesee-county-human-trafficking-task-force-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Speaker Request
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T114756
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T114756
CREATED:20211213T163424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T150550Z
UID:10892-1642766400-1642770000@michiganabolitionistproject.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T114756
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
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