Michigan Anti Trafficking Project (MAP)

MAP @ Macomb Intermediate School District
2018-09-14 09:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Macomb Intermediate School District Building, 44001 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, MI, 48038, United States
Henry Ford Macomb School and Community Wellness partners with Macomb County Schools to promote health and safety programs for students, parents and staff. Every September they host RAP (Resources Are Plentiful) City. At this event they invite Community Partners to talk about programs they offer to school representatives. At the end, networking between school representatives and Community Partners take place to plan programming for their schools.
MAP will be at this event to talk about our programs, initiatives, and available resources.

Kalkaska - MAP Awareness Event
2018-09-08 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Kalkaska Church of Christ, 725 W. Kalkaska Road, Kalkaska, MI, 49646, United States
Join us for this sex-trafficking prevention film; “Chosen” In this 20 minute film, learn the shocking true story of two teen girls tricked by traffickers. Brianna, 18, was a star student, cheerleader and waitress eager to break out of her small town to attend college in the big city. Lacy, 13, enjoyed church and school but struggled to help care for her siblings while her stepfather was deployed and mother worked to support the family. Brianna and Lacy share how traffickers used manipulation to lure them into the world of sex trafficking.
The film will be followed by a question and answer time and a brief presentation given by Kathy Maitland, Executive Director of the Michigan Abolitionist Project.

Chosen is produced by Shared Hope International

Brighton Community Group
2018-09-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 9455 Hilton Road, Brighton, MI, 48114, United States
Starting September 4th, 2018, The NEW Brighton Community Group will meet at 7pm on the 1st Thursday of each month at Cornerstone EPC.
This group will work to raise awareness and fight modern-day slavery in Michigan and beyond
Please sign up to recieve the Brighton Community Groups newsletters.

Gaylord-MAP @Region 7 Healthcare Coalition
2018-08-29 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | M-TEC University Center, 80 Livingston Blvd, Gaylord, Michigan, 49735, United States
MAP will facilitate training that meets the state licensing requirement for medical professionals in Region 7.
The Region 7 Healthcare Coalition (R7HCC) oversees and coordinates regional planning efforts among a 17-county region in collaboration with the Regional Medical Director, the Regional Planning Board and other committees and work groups. R7HCC Staff works closely with pre-hospital and hospital providers, expanded continuum of healthcare agencies, local and state public health entities, local and state emergency management and other key response agencies.

Southfield: Freedom Coalition
2018-08-28 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters, 16130 Northland Dr. , Southfield, MI, 48075, United States
The MAP Freedom Coalition and the JATT Community Partner gathering are merging to form one group. The purpose is to unite and work together so we are more effective in addressing human trafficking in our community and better equipped to help victims and survivors.
The new Freedom Coalition plans to meet every other month for the sharing of best practices, case studies. education and training. We will also invite participants to work on initiatives as they wish.
The August 28th Freedom Coalition welcomes Erin McLaughlin who will present a basic overview of the newly passed policy: The Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 (SESTA) and its House equivalent, the Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA or H.R.1865). These bills were designed to prevent websites (sucy as Backpage or Craigslist) from facilitating sex trafficking. Erin will provide an overview and lead a discussion as we explore the good it accomplishes and the affect on the at-risk population. We hope you will join us and weigh in on this discussion.
The meeting will also focus on discussing coalition guidelines and collaboration goals for 2018 & 2019. MAP strongly encourages serious Freedom Coalition members to attend this important meeting!

There is NO COST to attend; a light meal will be provided at 5:30 pm and we will end promptly at 7:30 pm.
We do ask attendees to register so we have an accurate food count.
Register HERE

Fenton Community Group
2018-08-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2018-05-14 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | The Rock Church, 11400 Linden Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
The Fenton Community Group meets Quarterly on the 2nd Monday of every month.
The months they meet are:
February
May
August
November

Fenton Community Group

The Rock Church
11400 Linden Road
Fenton, MI 48430
Please sign up to receive newsletters and reminders.
Please contact fenton@map-mi.org

Ann Arbor Community Group
2018-08-11 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Grace Ann Arbor, 2803 Boardwalk Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
The Ann Arbor Community Group meets monthly.
Covenant Community Care Street Outreach Event August 11th 9-11AM @ Grace Ann Arbor Church
Join us as we welcome Emily and Stanley Stinson from Covenant Community Care in Detroit. They will give a presentation about the impactful work Stanley been doing as a street medicine doctor and human trafficking/homeless outreach lead. We will then offer you an opportunity to write notes of encouragement for a survivor and create hygiene lunch kits for the Stinson’s to use on their next outreach. Come to learn about Covenant Community Care’s life-transforming work and make a difference in the life of a survivor!
For more information on the Ann Arbor Community Group, please sign up for their NEWSLETTERS, or EMAIL them at annarbor@map-mi.org.

Lake Orion/Oxford Community Group
2018-08-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2018-07-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | The Oxford Public Library, 530 Pontiac St., Oxford, MI, 48371, United States
** The Lake Orion/Oxford Community Group will have no public meetings in July and August, but be sure to sign-up to receive our newsletter for those months.**
Join us at our Freedom Marketplace during Lake Orion’s Dragon on the Lake Festival Aug. 25 & 26.
The Lake Orion/Oxford Group meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at The Oxford Public Library, located at 530 Pontiac St. Oxford 48371.
For more information on their meetings. please sign up for the Lake Orion-Oxford emails or email them at loox@map-mi.org

Ann Arbor Leadership Meeting
2018-08-06 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Grace Ann Arbor, 2803 Boardwalk Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Leadership Planning Meeting
August 6th 3-4PM
Grace Ann Arbor Church

Our Leadership Committee will typically meet the first Monday of the month from 3-4PM, but for the sake of the holiday, we will meet on the second Monday for July. We are actively seeking individuals who are interested in planning events, creating goals, and networking with the community. We would love if you would join us!

The Ann Arbor Community Group meets the 4th Sunday of every month.
Leadership planning meetings are every 1st Monday of the month from 3-4PM
For more information on the Ann Arbor Community Group, please sign up for their NEWSLETTERS, or EMAIL them at annarbor@map-mi.org.

Warren Community Group
2018-07-26 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Warren Woods Christian School, 14000 E 13 Mile Road, Warren, MI, 48088, United States
For the month of July The Warren Community Group welcomes Mali Sue, a missionary serving in Austria, working with human trafficking survivors from Eastern Europe and Africa. Join us as we hear and support her work in assisting survivors in their journey of recovery.
*Our group will meet at a different location for this month’s meeting: Warren Woods Christian School at 14000 E 13 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088.

The Warren Community Group meets the 4th Thursday of January, April, July and October at The Woods Church in Warren.
They also take part in events and outreaches throughout the year
Every month this group will feature a speaker, organization, service project or movie that fights human trafficking in Michigan and beyond.
Sign up to receive email notices with details about the Warren Community Group.

Ann Arbor Community Group
2018-07-22 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Grace Ann Arbor, 2803 Boardwalk Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
The Ann Arbor Community Group meets monthly at Grace Ann Arbor Church.
For more information on the Ann Arbor Community Group, please sign up for their NEWSLETTERS, or EMAIL them at annarbor@map-mi.org.

Freedom Marketplace
2018-07-21 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Shepherds Gate Church, 12400 23 Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI, 48315, United States
Join us for our first Summer Marketplace! Shop 15+ ethical and local vendors in one location. MAP welcomes all ages to this educational event! The Marketplace will include a demonstration on the fair trade process for cocoa, a kids activity corner, coffee from local favorite: Righteous Bean, and so much more!

Troy-Community Night Out!
2018-07-19 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Troy Family Aquatic Center, 3425 Civic Center Dr, Troy, Michigan, 48084, United States
MAP will host a table at the Troy Community Night Out. The Troy Police Department and Troy Recreation will host a night of family-friendly, safe fun on July 19 from 6 PM to 9 PM, in and around the Aquatic Center. The event features a DJ, food truck rally, emergency vehicle display and other safety-related activities. Admission to the Aquatic Center will be reduced to $2 per person. The purpose of the event is to celebrate our safe community.

Brighton: Community Unitarian
2018-07-15 10:30 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Community Unitarian Universalists, 3333 S. Old US 23, Brighton, 48114, United States
Kathy Maitland, MAP’s Director, presents an overview of human trafficking to the congregation at their regular Sunday morning service at 10:30am.

Port Huron Community Group ~ Freedom House Picnic
2018-07-14 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Harsens Island Brown Field, United States
The Michigan Abolitionist Project, Pt. Huron Community Group is hosting beloved residents & staff of Freedom House at a PICNIC on HARSENS ISLAND on Saturday, July 14, 11 am
JULY 14 INVITATION
The PICNIC will be a potluck where everyone gathered will feast on friendship – food – fun in the sun! Bring your bathing suit! We have plenty of life jackets – towels – sunscreen! Pick from a boat ride – kayak – canoe – paddle board – inner tube &/or you can stay on land and play volleyball – soccer – music – lawn games! PLUS everyone will enjoy rich conversation with beautiful people from all over the world (literally!!) RSVP to Theresa email porthuron@map-mi.org or call (810) 748-9528 (landline) NOTE: it costs $10/car (roundtrip) on the ferry It is sure to be a memorable day for your whole family!!
Freedom House Detroit is a temporary home for indigent survivors of persecution from around the world who are seeking asylum in the United States and Canada. Our mission is to uphold a fundamental American principle, one inscribed on the base of the Statue of Liberty, providing safety for those “yearning to breathe free.” In 2012 we became a formal partner in the Northern Tier Anti-Trafficking Consortium servicing victims of human trafficking. Residents came from 28 different countries in 2017. Freedom House’s mission statement reads:
Guided by our belief that all persons deserve to live free from oppression and to be treated with justice, compassion and dignity, we offer a continuum of care and services to our residents as well as to other refugees in need. We advocate for systemic change that more fully recognizes the rights of asylum seekers.

Ann Arbor Community Group S.O.A.P. Outreach
2018-07-14 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Grace Ann Arbor, 2803 Boardwalk Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
July 14 9AM-12PM
Grace Ann Arbor Church
S.O.A.P. Training & Outreach

M.A.P.-Ann Arbor will host a S.O.A.P (Save Our Adolescents From Prostitution) Volunteer Training and Hotel Outreach event for Washtenaw County. We will meet at Grace Ann Arbor church for a Human Trafficking 101 Presentation, watch founder, Theresa Flores’s, video and train volunteers on hotel outreach. Volunteers will go in groups of four to assigned hotels with missing girls flyers, soap with the human trafficking hotline number, resources with red flags and additional training items. Join us in making a difference in our community!

Please register on Eventbrite-
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soap-up-ann-arbor-art-fair-tickets-47657091644.
FREE to register-we will provide light breakfast and coffee/tea/water. Donations are accepted on Eventbrite if you would like to help us provide for food, drinks, and S.O.A.P. outreach supplies. We will also be selling S.O.A.P. merchandise including t-shirts and Theresa Flores’s book for purchase as another way to support S.O.A.P. and learn more about the founder, Theresa’ Flores’s incredible story.

Shelby Township Community Group
2018-07-09 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Shepherds Gate Church, 12400 23 Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI, 48315, United States
**THE JULY 9 MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE NEXT SHELBY TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY GROUP MEETING WILL BE ON SEPT. 10 AT 7pm. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE!

The Shelby Township Community Group will meet July 9th at 7pm at Shepherds Gate Church.

Please Join the Shelby MAP Community Group welcomes very special guests from MICAH 6 COMMUNITY. A group of inspiring individuals moved into the inner city of Pontiac and wanted to make a difference. Over a short period of time this group of selfless individuals discovered that through the following 3 principals; Neighborhood Stabilization, Fostering Spiritual Growth in the Community, and Improving Health and Wellness, significant changes were visibly evident.
Micah 6 Community, developed a playground into a garden for healthy food alternatives for the neighborhood. Already this summer they have plans with partners from Leadership Oakland to build a 100 foot long cold frame on the property. Discussions of further additions with what could potentially be first of two small businesses’ on that property: one being a ministry working with individuals exiting out of sex trafficking that would utilize farming as a form therapy.
Hear more of the amazing ways that this group of individuals is contributing to the surrounding community to prevent the vulnerable populations from human trafficking.

The Shelby Township Community Group meets the 2nd Monday of every other month from 7pm to 8:30pm.
Please signup to receive notifications and newsletters about upcoming Voices for Justice events, or email them at shelby@map-mi.org

Ann Arbor Community Group - Leadership Meeting
2018-07-09 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Grace Ann Arbor, 2803 Boardwalk Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Leadership Planning Meeting
July 9th 3-4PM
Grace Ann Arbor Church

Our Leadership Committee will typically meet the first Monday of the month from 3-4PM, but for the sake of the holiday we will meet the second Monday for July. We are actively seeking individuals who are interested in planning events, creating goals, and networking with the community. We would love if you would join us!
The Ann Arbor Community Group meets the 4th Sunday of every month.
For more information on the Ann Arbor Community Group, please sign up for their NEWSLETTERS, or EMAIL them at annarbor@map-mi.org.

Southfield: JATT Freedom Coalition
2018-06-26 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Salvation Army Training Center, 16130 Northland Drive, Southfield, MI, 48075, United States
The MAP Freedom Coalition and the JATT Community Partner gathering are merging to form one group. The purpose is to unite and work together so we are more effective in addressing human trafficking in our community and better equipped to help victims and survivors.
The new JATT Freedom Coalition plans to meet every other month for the sharing of best practices, case studies. education and training. We will also invite participants to work on initiatives as they wish.
There is NO COST to attend; a light meal will be provided at 5:30pm and we will end promptly at 7:30pm.
We do ask attendees to register so we have an accurate food count.
Register HERE
At this first meeting Melissa Novak, the Human Trafficking Specialist from Wayne County Safe will present practical application of what it means to be victim-centered when working with trafficking victims and survivors.

Ann Arbor Community Group
2018-06-23 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Grace Ann Arbor, 2803 Boardwalk Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
The Ann Arbor Community Group meets the 4th Sunday of every month.
New Volunteer Information Session/Human Trafficking 101
Saturday June 23
9-11AM
Grace Ann Arbor
2803 Boardwalk Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
MAP-Ann Arbor invites you to join us for Human Trafficking 101 and a New Volunteer Information Session. You’ll learn about many opportunities to get involved including training for upcoming Save Our Adolescents From Prostitution (S.O.A.P.) hotel outreaches.
For more information on the Ann Arbor Community Group, please sign up for their NEWSLETTERS, or EMAIL them at annarbor@map-mi.org.

Lake Orion/Oxford Community Group
2018-06-14 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | The Oxford Public Library, 530 Pontiac St., Oxford, MI, 48371, United States
The Lake Orion/Oxford Group meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at The Oxford Public Library, located at 530 Pontiac St. Oxford 48371.
For more information on their meetings. please sign up for the Lake Orion-Oxford emails or email them at loox@map-mi.org

MAP @ Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
2018-06-02 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Wayne County Community College District – Western Campus, 9555 Haggerty Road, Belleville, MI, 48111, United States
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was founded in 1908 and has provided education enrichment , health and wellness promotion and other needed services within communities, both nationally and internationally.
This specific chapter sponsors the Sorrelles group of high school teen girls, meeting with them every 1st Saturday of the month; they also serve as mentors and provide them with opportunities to contribute to their communities. Topics such as dating, popularity, self-esteem, family dysfunction and struggles at home, drug use, sexuality, and human and sex trafficking, are discussed.
MAP Ann Arbor Community Group leader, and Human-Trafficking Specialist, Elizabeth Allen (LLMSW), will give a presentation on prevention of human trafficking to the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority community. The presentation will take place at the Wayne County Community College District – Western Campus- located in Belleville Michigan.

LIFEWOMEN Awareness Event
2018-06-02 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Detroit) | Life Church Canton, 7001 N. Haggerty Rd, Canton, MI, 48187, United States
Join LifeChurch Canton for a Saturday morning discussion on human trafficking. Event will include special guest speakers, a survivor’s perspective, and local vendors! Michigan Abolitionist Project will be hosting a table with resources available! Registration is required.

Empower Conference 2018
2018-05-31 14:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | WMU Cooley Law School – Auburn Hills, 2630 Featherstone Road, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326, United States
empower (verb) – 1. give someone the authority or power to do something; 2. make someone stronger and more confident
The Empower conference is an annual MAP event that addresses high-level challenges and opportunities pertaining to human trafficking in Michigan. Empower is designed to equip experts and experienced community advocates who are working towards collaborative solutions.

Our 2018 topic is trauma informed care, offering specialized training in trauma to improve our response to human trafficking in Michigan. For service providers, advocates, outreach organizations, NGOs and state agency workers. Download Flyer/Agenda
2018 Empower Agenda & Speakers:
Understanding Trauma and Trauma Informed Care
Dr. Michelle Munro-Kramer Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing– Dr. Michelle Munro-Kramer’s program of research focuses on trauma, comprehensive care of vulnerable populations, and missed opportunities for care within domestic and international contexts. Her research projects approach these topics using a trauma-informed and patient-centered lens. She uses mixed methods and participatory action research to understand the experiences of vulnerable populations in order to inform future intervention development.
Dr. Munro-Kramer is currently adapting and piloting a web-based app focused on healthy relationships and sexual violence using a life skills perspective at the University of Michigan. She is also working on adapting and piloting a primary prevention sexual violence intervention to the University of Cape Coast in Ghana. Her global health field work has included Ethiopia, Ghana, Liberia, and Zambia.
Dr Munro-Kramer’s keynote will address how trauma impacts the brain and body. It will also explore the principles of trauma-informed care that can be applied in interactions with all individuals.
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
Maggie Dunn MA, LLPC of House of Providence – Maggie Dunn & her husband Jason live in Clinton Township with their eight children. Jason is a licensed minister and has led non-profit organizations for nearly two decades. Maggie is a therapist and a woman on a mission to advocate for the orphan. God has placed this dream in their heart to see the community at large rise up and intervene on behalf of the vulnerable foster youth in the state of Michigan. Jason and Maggie have founded the House of Providence in response to the orphan crisis in Michigan.
The HOP model is trauma informed and strength based, and all of the data shows that it is working!
Maggie presents on the evidence-based treatment approach, Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI).
5 Things Survivors Wish You Knew about Their PTSD
Alice Johnson – Author, Consultant and Founder of Sister Survivors. The horrible truth about slavery is not understood and appreciated until told by it’s survivors. We are thankful for Alice Jay and so many others who collaborate with us and use their experiences to work toward change. Alice shares the insights of a group of survivors – what they wish you knew about their challenges with trauma.
Providing Survivor Care – A Snapshot
Edee Franklin, Founder of Sanctum House. Edee shares an update and some early lessons learned as her team applies trauma-informed practices. Sanctum house is serving female adult survivors at this newly opened residential treatment home.

Labor Trafficking Testimony
Presenter: A Michigan labor trafficking survivor. Our honored guest…. A male labor trafficking survivor from Michigan shares his story.

REGISTER HERE

Cancelled : Canton Community Group
2018-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Connection Church, 3855 S. Sheldon Road, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
The Canton Community Group is currently on hiatus. If you are interested in the Canton Community Group, please contact us at info@map-mi.org

Canceled: MAP Regional Meeting
2018-05-19 08:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | The Woods Church, 14300 E. 13 Mile, Warren, MI, 48088, United States
The MAP Regional Meeting has been postponed. Please join us at our Empower Training on May 31st. Register HERE
Join us for the May 2018 MAP Regional Meeting on May 19th at the Woods Church in Warren. The goal of this meeting is to support, equip, and empower Community Group leaders and their teams to lead successful groups in their communities.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
May 19th, 2018 8:30a- 1:30p
The Woods Church – Warren Campus – 14300 13 Mile Road Warren, MI 48088
$15
Lunch is included
The Warren Community Group will also have their Sak Saum store open at this event!

Shelby Township Community Group
2018-05-14 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Shepherds Gate Church, 12400 23 Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI, 48315, United States
The Shelby Township Community Group will meet May 14th, 7pm at Shepherds Gate Church.
In May, Erin Oginsky of MAP and Mission 25 will share about the work she does in Cambodia to prevent human trafficking through education and community development.
The Shelby Township Community Group meets the 2nd Monday of every other month from 7pm to 8:30pm.
Please signup to receive notifications and newsletters about upcoming Voices for Justice events, or email them at shelby@map-mi.org

Lake Orion/Oxford Community Group
2018-05-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Oxford Public Library, 530 Pontiac St., Oxford, MI, 48371, United States
Please join the Lake Orion/ Oxford Community Group on
Thursday, May 10th for their monthly meeting.

The guest speaker for May will be Erin Oginsky of Mission 25 & Michigan Abolitionist Project
Erin will be presenting on labor trafficking and what we can personally do to prevent and end labor trafficking.
Erin has been involved in the fight for Justice in Cambodia and Michigan since 2012. After 3 trips to Cambodia Erin and her husband Sam started Mission 25, a non-profit promoting education, community development and the love of God in the 25 provinces of Cambodia. In addition to this, Erin is on staff with MAP, acting as Community Group Coordinator. She has created partnership with MAP and ethically made manufacturers in Cambodia. These items can be bought at the MAP Freedom Marketplace and in the Mission 25 store!
The Oxford Public Library
530 Pontiac St. Oxford 48371.
The Lake Orion/Oxford Group meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at The Oxford Public Library.
For more information please sign up for the Lake Orion-Oxford emails!
