MAP's Empower conference goes virtual in 2020! Attend our first-ever two-day Webinar Series from the convenience of your home! We are excited to invite experts from around the country to share best practices, research, and innovative ways to impact the anti-trafficking movement in Michigan and beyond! Thank you to Soroptomist International of Greater Macomb for sponsoring […]
Episode 10: June 3, 2020 Demand (Part 1) - What fuels human trafficking? Panelists will give an overview of the key elements that perpetuate sex trafficking, what motivates individuals to buy sex, and ways we can begin to address demand in order to prevent and eradicate human trafficking altogether. After registering, you will receive a […]
The Freedom Coalition brings together experienced community advocates, for a unified approach to address human trafficking through prevention, awareness, survivor support, and specialized training. The Freedom Coalition plans to meet the 4th Tuesday of every other month for the sharing of best practices, case studies, education, and training. Zoom Online Meeting - June 23, 2020 […]
Episode 11: July 1, 2020 Demand (Part 2) - Shifting Focus, Holding Buyers Accountable with special guest Alisa Bernard We invite our special guest to share with us from Seattle, WA on why it is necessary to shift our focus to demand and ways we can hold individuals who buy sex accountable for the sexual […]
Episode 12: August 5, 2020 Demand (Part 3) - Intervention and diversion tactics with special guest Eli Zucker We invite Seattle Against Slavery to share with us the various tactics they've used to deter sex buyers in Washington. We will explore the effectiveness of these intervention methods and ways we can improve our own collective response […]
MAP will be presenting to the attendees of the Michigan Speech - Language Hearing Association (MSHA) during their 2020 annual conference. MAP will be training healthcare workers who need to fulfill their required HT training. Scheduled course title: "Addressing Human Trafficking in Our Community" *Private course and conference.
This training is not open to the public. Michigan Abolitionist Project will be providing Human Trafficking education and training to Blue Water Center for Independent Living (BWCIL) staff. The presentation will include the signs of human trafficking and what to do if a client discloses they are a victim. BWCIL is a consumer-driven organization that […]
Show up and speak out against the hidden reality of human trafficking. We will no longer be silent about this adversity happening in our communities. Register Here!