Michigan Anti Trafficking Project (MAP)

2017 Grand Rapids Latin American Film Festival
2017-04-01 17:00 - 2017-04-02 17:00 (America/New_York) | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
Join the Grand Rapids MAP Community Group at the 2017 Latin American Film Festival!
Our Grand Rapids Community Group Leader, Maria Nunez, will be sitting on the panel on April 2nd, discussing “Las Elegidas/The Chosen Ones”

2017 Grand Rapids Latin American Film Festival

Location: Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Saturday, April 1, 2017
5:00 pm NN (90 minutes)
followed by Panel: Doris Penn, Paola Mirta León & Toni Perrine
Melba Vélez Ortiz, moderator
(refreshments will follow)
Sunday, April 2, 2017
2:00 pm Las elegidas / The Chosen Ones (110 minutes)
followed by Panel: María Núñez & Aaron Schuelke
Mayra Fortes González, moderator
(refreshments will be provided in between)
5:30 pm El abrazo de la serpiente / Embrace of the Serpent (112 minutes)
followed by Panel: Jim Penn & Carl Plantingaello

Troy - Beacon Unitarian Congregation
2017-03-26 10:30 - 11:30 | avia_template_builder_snippets
MAP will be addressing the congregation during the Sunday morning service. MAP’s Director Kathy Maitland will provide a brief overview of human trafficking, MAPs work – what we do and how we prevent and address human trafficking in Michigan. Everyone is welcome to attend.
4230 Livernois
Troy, Mi 48098

MAP @ L.I.F.T Conference
2017-03-25 09:30 - 15:30 | MI, United States
The Shelby Township Community Group will be representing MAP at the 2017 L.I.F.T. Conference in Sterling Heights. MAP will be selling merchandise from our Freedom Marketplace!
The theme of the conference is “The Uncommon Woman: Taking the Higher Road”, and you can find more information on attending the conference HERE.

MAP @ Michigan Council of Nurse Practioners
2017-03-23 18:00 - 19:00 | MI, United States
MAP board member, Meaghan Pear, will be presenting on human trafficking to the Lakeshore Chapter of the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners.

Freedom Coalition Meeting
2017-03-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2017-02-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2017-01-17 18:30 - 20:00 | MI
For more info, please contact Nathan Cole at nathan@map-mi.org.

Canton Community Group - SHE3
2017-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Connection Church, 3855 S. Sheldon Road, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
The Canton Community Group meets the 3rd Sunday of every other month 6-8pm at Connection Church. Each month will feature a speaker, service project or movie.
This month SHE3 will be welcoming Nights Angels. They are “boots on the ground” in the fight against human trafficking in Detroit. With approx. 4 years experience in this line of work, they have met close to 2000 victims right here in Detroit. They will share stories of their friends as well as the horrific statistics. They operate in four areas of ministry: Awareness, Assistance, Advocacy and Apostleship.
Check out their Facebook page at nightangelsdetroit
We would also like to bless their ministry by bringing small rolled fleece blankets. They are about $6 at Walmart.
For More information about meetings, events and reminders please sign up to receive SHE3’s emails.

MAP @ Tappan Middle School
2017-03-15 18:00 - 20:00 | MI, United States
Tappan Middle School
Champions for Our Children
Keeping our Children Safe
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
6:00 pm -‐ 8:00 pm
Auditorium
This program will cover Social Media and its potential path to human trafficking.
Our guest speakers include representatives from
•Girl’s Group
•FBI
•Michigan State Police
•Michigan AboliDonist Project
•Freedom and Justice Foundation
•Washtenaw Area Council for Children

Fenton Community Group
2017-03-13 19:00 - 21:00 | The Rock Church, 11400 Linden Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
The Fenton Community Group meets the 2nd Monday of every month.

Fenton’s March meeting will feature State Trooper Amy Belanger and State Trooper Steve Cramer. They will be sharing about what sex trafficking looks like, and what parents should watch out for. Ms. Belanger and Mr. Cramer have also been working within schools educating students about trafficking.

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

Shelby Township Community Group - Voices for Justice
2017-03-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Shepherds Gate Church, 12400 23 Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI, 48315, United States
The Shelby Township Community Group meets the 2nd Monday of every other month from 7pm to 8:30pm.
Come Join us on Monday March 13th at 7pm as The Shelby Township Community Group welcomes Courtney Faraday from JJ’s House. JJ’s House, a 501c3, is a Foster/Adoption home in Detroit that provides a family environment and stability for children in need as well as a transition home for pregnant girls. They are transforming lives with love, compassion , education and support – giving hope and a voice to those who have none. We will be providing additional information on what Human Trafficking looks like in OUR neighborhood.
www.jjhouse.org
The 2017 V4J dates are
March 13th
May 8th
July 10th
September 11th
November 13th
Please signup to receive notifications and newsletters about upcoming events!

MAP @ Osborn High School
2017-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | MI, United States
MAP’s Freedom Coalition Coordinator, Nathan Cole, will be presenting about human trafficking to about 150 high school students at Osborn High School.
If you are interested in having a speaker come to your school, please fill out a speaker request at:

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Redford Community Group
2017-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Redford Public Library, 25320 Six Mile Road, Redford Twp, MI, 48240, United States
Join the Redford Community Group on February 13th, @ 6:00 pm at the Redford Public Library 25320 Six Mile Road in Redford. At the February Meeting the group will be watching Nefarious
The Redford Community Group meets every quarter to discuss important information about human trafficking in Michigan and beyond.
Each meeting will feature either a speaker, an awareness movie or service project
Please sign up for newsletters or reminders.

Jr. Leadership Macomb
2017-02-11 11:15 - 12:15 | Beaumont Hospital Troy, Troy, MI, United States
Awareness presentation for 50 high school students (including brief End the Demand talk)

MAP @ The Michigan Catholic Conference
2017-02-11 08:15 - 16:30 | MI, United States
The Michigan Catholic Conference will hold a day-long conference to raise awareness on human trafficking. MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group will be leading a breakout session to focus on the impact community groups have, or can have (if someone is considering starting a new one), in their communities.
Other speakers at the conference will include: Bridgette Carr, as keynote speaker, Kelly Carter from the Attorney General’s Office, Meredith Reese from Vista Maria, and Jay Kommareddi from the HT Health Advisory Board.
Saturday February 11th
8:15a-4:30p
Lansing Catholic High School – 501 Marshall Street, Lansing, MI 48912
www.micatholic.org/fromdarknesstolight

Warren Community Group
2017-01-26 19:00 - 21:00 | The Woods Church, 14300 E. 13 Mile, Warren, MI, 48088, United States
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.
Please sign up to receive emails and newsletters about the Warren Community Group.

MAP at Orchards Children’s Services
2017-01-26 18:00 - 20:00 | MI, United States
MAP will be showing the movie “Chosen” and presenting to a group of foster parents and social workers.
Thursday, January 26th, from 6-8pm.

Orchards Children’s Services
24901 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 600
Southfield, MI 48075

Human Trafficking Round Table Event
2017-01-24 15:30 - 18:00 | MI, United States
Experienced advocates, professionals, and service providers are invited to participate in a 2017 Round Table Event sponsored by the Joint Anti-Trafficking Task Force (JATT) and hosted by the Michigan Abolitionist Project (MAP).
This networking and interactive event is for experienced professionals who are active in addressing human trafficking in Michigan through prevention, education and/or the provision of services to survivors and at-risk populations. The objective of this forum is to increase collaboration and effectiveness of JATT members, partners, and collaborators in SE Michigan by identifying barriers, building relationships, and strengthening partnerships.
Please Register For This Event
Questions? Contact info@map-mi.org
Event Flyer

MAP at Urban League of Detroit and SE Michigan
2017-01-22 15:30 - 17:00 | MI, United States
MAP’s board member, Erin Batchelor will be presenting to the Urban League of Detroit & SE Michigan about human trafficking.
Sunday, January 22nd @ 3:30pm
Family & Community Development Center
15770 James Couzens Detroit, MI 48238

*NEW* Grand Rapids Community Group
2017-01-18 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 1449 Wilcox Park Drive, Grand Rapid, MI, United States
Please Join our NEW Grand Rapids Community Group at the first official meeting on
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18th, 2017 @ 7pm
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish – Ministry Center (off Grace Street)

1449 Wilcox Park Drive SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

The Grand Rapids Meeting will be showing the awareness movie, CHOSEN

and discussing an upcoming Fair-Trade event February 18 & 19th.

If you are interested in becoming more involved with the Grand Rapids group, we hope you will make the effort to attend, or contact MAP at info@map-mi.org and we will connect you to our Grand Rapids leader, Maria.

Milford Community Group (NOAH)
2017-01-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Milford United Methodist Church, 1200 Atlantic Street, Milford, MI, 48381, United States
The Milford Community Group (NOAH) meets quarterly at
Milford United Methodist Church
1200 Atlantic St.
Milford, MI 48381
In January, D/Sgt Ed Price with the Michigan State Police, the Joint Anti Trafficking Taskforce, and the Governor’s Human Trafficking Commission will be sharing his wealth of hands on experience and knowledge with NOAH.
We are honored to have such a distinguished speaker at NOAH.
Please show your support by joining us Monday, Jan. 16, 7pm, 1200 Atlantic St., Milford, Mi, 48381.
In addition to their quarterly meetings, NOAH participates in various awareness and service projects. For more information on NOAH and upcoming meetings, please sign up for their newsletters!

Canton Community Group - SHE3
2017-01-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Connection Church, 3855 S. Sheldon Road, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
The Canton Community Group meets the 3rd Sunday of every other month 6-8pm at Connection Church. Each month will feature a speaker, service project or movie.
In January, SHE3 will be watching the documentary ‘NOT MY LIFE’. This is a comprehensive film depicting the cruel and dehumanizing practices of human trafficking and modern slavery on a global scale.
Filmed on 5 continents, in a dozen countries this will take you into a world where millions of children are exploited, every day, through an astonishing array of practices including forced labor, domestic servitude, begging, sex tourism, sexual exploitation, and child soldiering.
(approx. 64min long)
The group will also have note cards and paper, markers and pens, etc . to make cards to send to All Worthy of Love in Detroit. They will include these in their kits to give to women they reach out to on the streets.
Please feel free to bring your own stuff to use as well.
Looking forward to an educational and productive evening.
For More information about meetings, events and reminders please sign up to receive SHE3’s emails.

Midland Community Group
2017-01-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Midland Evangelical Free Church, 7221 N. Jefferson Ave. , Midland, MI, 48642, United States
Please join the Mid-Michigan Community Group!
This Community Group meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Midland Evangelical Free Church from 7:00p-8:30p.

Please sign up to receive reminders and information.

Midland Evangelical Free Church,
7221 N. Jefferson Ave.
Midland, MI 48642 United States

MAP @ Walled Lake High School
2017-01-11 14:30 - 15:00 | MI, United States
MAP will be speaking to students involved in the Walled Lake Northern High School theater department on January 11th. The students are performing ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ in February. As this show has an underling story of slavery, students will learn about modern day slavery.

Fenton Community Group
2017-01-09 19:00 - 21:00 | The Rock Church, 11400 Linden Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
The Fenton Community Group meets the 2nd Monday of every month.

In January the Fenton Group will welcome Restoration House and Mariam’s House, both after-care homes.

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

Shelby Township Community Group - Voices For Justice
2017-01-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Shepherds Gate Church, 12400 23 Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI, 48315, United States
The Shelby Township Community Group meets the 2nd Monday of every other month from 7pm to 8:30pm.
The main objective of the group and MAP is to help spread awareness to help fight and end the horrific crime known as Human Trafficking …“Modern Day Slavery”.

In January, Voices for Justice will be viewing part one of the documentary “HALF THE SKY”. This is a passionate call-to-arms film urging us not only to bear witness to the plight of the world’s women and children, but to help transform their oppression into opportunity. Our future is in the hands of women and children everywhere.

http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi3820922649?ref_=tt_pv_vi_aiv_1

Please prayerfully consider joining and supporting us on January 9th at 7pm and perhaps learn on how you too can get involved with this great cause We will always welcome our guests with coffee, water, snacks, and great fellowship and prayer.

S.O.A.P Up Detroit - Auto Show West
2017-01-07 09:30 - 15:00 | MI, United States
Join our Canton Community Group at the S.O.A.P. Up Detroit Auto Show- West Event.

Human Trafficking is the 2nd leading crime in the world….and in the U.S!
With over 100,000 children being trafficked nationwide and over 1 million missing and runaway youth, S.O.A.P.needs your help to rescue these young victims.
Metro Detroit S.O.A.P.(Save Our Adolescents from Prostitution) will team up for its 6th Detroit Auto Show Outreach, with local organizations to educate hotels on the red flags, mobilize volunteers to help label bars of motel soap with the national human trafficking hotline number and pass out missing children posters just before the Auto Show comes to Detroit.
We need YOUR help!
***If you are planning on paying the $10 at the door, please still register below, so we know how many people to prepare for. Thank you!
Taylor Senior Center
Saturday, Jan. 7th, 2017
9:30am- 3pm

Agenda:
9:30am Sign in and prepare soap
10:00am Training and Survivor Testimony: Human Trafficking 101 education, how to do S.O.A.P., signs to look for, how to talk to hotels.
11:30am Lunch Provided: $10 donation requested to cover our costs
12:00pm Hotel Outreach: Leave for hotel outreach to look for missing girls and educate hotels on Human Trafficking
2:00-3:00pm Return and Report: Turn in tips sheet along with any soap leftover

RULES:
*Must be over 16yrs. to go out on hotel outreach. (Can attend training and label if younger)
*Must have written parent permission to go to hotels if you are 16-18yrs. years old.
*Those 16-18 yrs. will be required to ride with an adult while doing hotel outreach.
*We ask that all participants dress MODESTlY. You may be going to at risk hotels and around questionable people. Your saftety is our first concern.
*No short shorts, halter or half shirts, short skirts, or camisole tops.
Donations needed:
The success of this outreach is only possible with the donation of cases of soap!!!
The more soap we have, the more we can get out to hotels and thus,the more victims we can potentially save.
Please consider donating to help us with this. One case of soap is $150 (1000 bars)
You can purchase a case to be labeled at the event or pre purchase a case and have your group label them prior to the event.

S.O.A.P. Up Detroit - Auto Show East
2017-01-07 09:30 - 15:00 | The Woods Church, 14300 E. 13 Mile, Warren, MI, 48088, United States
When the Auto Show is in town the demand for prostitution increases. Learn more about how to identify sex trafficking, make others aware of this horrific crime taking place all around us and how to be proactive in the fight. You will hear Theresa’s story and have the opportunity to hand out soap to local hotels.
January 7th, 2017
The Woods Church – Warren
14300 E. 13 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
9:30a- 3p
Register Here
View the Event on Facebook

* Cancelled * Warren Community Group
2016-12-22 19:00 - 21:00 | The Woods Church, 14300 E. 13 Mile, Warren, MI, 48088, United States
There will be no Warren meeting in December… Merry Christmas!
The Warren Community Group meets the 4th Thursday of every month at The Woods Church in Warren.
Every month this group will feature a speaker, organization, service project or movie that fights human trafficking in Michigan and beyond.
Please sign up to receive emails and newsletters about the Warren Community Group.

Fenton Community Group
2016-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | The Rock Church, 11400 Linden Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
The Fenton Community Group meets the 2nd Monday of every month.

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
