Michigan Anti Trafficking Project (MAP)

Grand Haven: A Community Member's Guide to Understanding Human Trafficking
2024-01-17 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Loutit Library, 407 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
With an estimated 28 million men, women and children who are subjected to trafficking every year, it is more important than ever for us to understand this crime and how we can be a part of preventing it. Human trafficking is a global problem that often goes overlooked and underreported in the United States. Although many of us may be aware that human trafficking exists, are we fully aware the ways in which manipulation and exploitation happens all around us? Whatever your knowledge base may be, this presentation is for those interested in gaining a more accurate understanding of human trafficking, as well as becoming equipped and empowered to respond.
This presentation has been approved by NASW-Michigan for 1 Social Work Human Trafficking CE hour.
Join us at 6:00pm on January 17th for this important presentation!
Light refreshments will be served.
*There will be sensitive and mature content shared due to the nature of the topic so please be mindful if bringing minors.
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Mid-Michigan Community Group
2024-01-22 20:00 - 21:00 | New Life Vinyard Church, 1014 E. Ashman St., Midland, MI, United States
Mid-Michigan Community Group
If you are a Midland, Saginaw, or Bay City resident, consider joining our Mid-Michigan Community Group! We are compassionate and motivated volunteers who learn and work together to address the root causes of human trafficking in our community.

Monthly Meeting:

The Mid-Michigan Community Group typically meets on the 4th Monday of every other month from 8-9 pm. Meeting locations vary.

If you would like to stay connected with the Mid-Michigan Community Group, consider joining their Facebook Group or sign-up for their email list. For further questions, please contact midland@map-mi.org

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MAP 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.

Clarkston: Human Trafficking Basics (presentation)
2024-01-28 15:00 - 16:30 | Clarkston United Methodist Church, 6600 Waldon Rd., Clarkston, MI, 48346, United States
Human Trafficking Basics
Presentation by Dawn Ames – Executive Director, MAP
Date: January 28th, 2024
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Clarkston United Methodist Church
6600 Waldon Rd., Clarkston, MI 48346

Holland: "Understanding Human Trafficking and Supporting Survivors: A Night with the Michigan Abolitionist Project and Leslie King
2024-01-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Fred Hemenway Auditorium in the Martha Miller Center, 257 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI, 49423, United States
Join us for an impactful evening of learning about Human Trafficking and its effects on Survivors.
We will first learn about what Human Trafficking is, how to recognize the signs, and how we see it in Michigan. Then we will hear from Nationally known Speaker, Author and Survivor Leader Leslie King about how to continue supporting survivors after they leave their trafficking situation. She will share from her direct experience, and that of the thousands that she has worked with over the past 20 years to help us understand the unique challenges that survivors of human trafficking face as they leave their trafficker and seek to thrive in their futures.
*This presentation has been approved by NASW-Michigan for 1 Human Trafficking CE hour.
Date: January 29, 2024
Time: 6:30-8pm
Location: Fried Hemenway Auditorium located within the Martha Miller Center at Hope College
257 Columbia Ave
Holland, MI
Cost: Free!
*Light desserts and drinks will be provided

If you have any questions email Heather at: heather@map-mi.org

Stamping Out Human Trafficking-Detroit
2024-08-03 11:00 - 15:00 | Palmer Park, 910 Merrill Plaisance St, Detroit, MI, 48203, United States
Join us on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 from 11-3pm for the 2nd Annual Stamping Out Human Trafficking Event!
11-11:45 Awareness Rally
12-1:30 Educational Forum led by Survivor Leaders and other local professionals
1:30-3 Free Food and Family Fun: food trucks, bounce house, DJ…fun for the whole family!

For more information email Heather at: heather@map-mi.org

SOAP UP The Woodward Dream Cruise-Livonia
2024-08-10 09:30 - 12:00 | Rosedale Garden Presbyterian Church, 9601 Hubbard Street, Livonia, MI, 48150, United States
SOAP UP The Woodward Dream Cruise
August 10, 9:30-noon
Rosedale Garden Presbyterian Church, Livonia
Join us August 10th from 9:30-noon at Rosedale Garden Presbyterian Church in Livonia to bring soaps and wipes to local hotels in advance of the Woodward Dream Cruise. In addition to the soaps and wipes, we also provide human trafficking information for hotel staff and missing children posters. Many children have been identified through these outreaches. If you are looking for a hands-on way to volunteer to help prevent human trafficking, this is it!!
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soap-up-the-woodward-dream-cruise-aug-10th-2024-tickets-881382758557

For more information email Heather at: heather@map-mi.org

Rochester Community Group Meeting
2024-09-18 18:30 - 19:30 | St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1400 Inglewood Ave, Rochester, MI, 48307, United States
Rochester Community Group Meeting
Wednesday, September 18 at 6:30pm
St. Andrew Catholic Church-Conference Room
1400 Inglewood Ave
Rochester, MI 48307
If you are a Rochester resident, consider joining our Community Group! We are compassionate and motivated volunteers who learn and work together to address the root causes of human trafficking in our community.

For further questions, please contact David at: rochester@map-mi.org

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MAP 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 in Michigan.

A Guide to Understanding Human Trafficking for Youth and Families (Pontiac)
2025-01-11 10:00 - 12:00 | MI, United States
Dawn will present to Trinity Missionary Baptist Church youth and families about Human Trafficking and how to prevent it.

A Community Member's Guide to Human Trafficking Presentation-Holland
2025-01-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland, MI, 49423, United States
January 15, 2025
7-8pm
Herrick District Library
With an estimated 28 million men, women and children who are subjected to trafficking every year, it is more important than ever for us to understand this crime and how we can be a part of preventing it. Human trafficking is a global problem that often goes overlooked and underreported in the United States. Although many of us may be aware that human trafficking exists, are we fully aware the ways in which manipulation and exploitation happens all around us? Whatever your knowledge base may be, this presentation is for those interested in gaining a more accurate understanding of human trafficking, as well as becoming equipped and empowered to respond.
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Zoom Presentation to Meridian and Buckeye Health (not open to public)
2025-01-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar, MI, United States
Heather will join a panel to discuss Human Trafficking with a focus on the intersection of Human Trafficking and the Child Welfare System for Meridian and Buckeye Health employees.
*This event is only for employees of Meridian Health and Buckeye Health.

Zonta Club Panel Discussion on Human Trafficking
2025-01-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Webinar, MI, United States
Dawn will join Zonta Club and Law Enforcement in a panel to discuss Human Trafficking in Michigan and what we can do to prevent it.

End Human Trafficking with the Equality Model: Supporting Survivor Voices and Holding Exploiters Accountable (VIRTUAL)
2025-01-31 16:30 - 18:00 | Zoom Webinar, MI, United States
The Ann Arbor Community Group will host this very important and timely VIRTUAL event on:
January 31st
4:30-6pm
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84628725884?pwd=[REDACTED]

This seminar will introduce the Equality Model, a legal framework to support Survivors and hold buyers accountable. You will learn about the commercial sex industry and the comparison between full decriminalization and the Equality Model. The voices of Survivors will underline how relevant and important this topic is to us in the US today.
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Mid-Michigan Human Trafficking Conference (Saginaw)
2025-02-18 14:00 - 18:00 | My Michigan Health Education Center, 800 S. Washington, Saginaw, 48601, United States
February 18, 2025
2-6pm

My Michigan Health Education Center
800 S. Washington, Saginaw MI 48601
Register for this FREE conference here:

Dawn will be co-hosting and co-presenting in a Labor Trafficking presentation.
Join us!

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Zonta North American Interdistrict Meeting (Novi)
2025-06-20 13:30 - 16:00 | MI
Michigan Abolitionist Project Panel: A Guide to Understanding Sex and Labor Trafficking (1:30-4:00pm)
With an estimated 28 million men, women and children who are subjected to trafficking every year, it is more important than ever for us to understand this crime and how we can be a part of preventing it. Human trafficking is a global problem that often goes overlooked and underreported. Although many of us may be aware that human trafficking exists, are we fully aware the ways in which manipulation and exploitation happens all around us? Whatever your knowledge base may be, this presentation is for those interested in gaining a more accurate understanding of human trafficking, as well as becoming equipped and empowered to respond.This panel will be led by Lived Experience Experts and Advocates to discuss Human Trafficking and ways you can be involved in your community to prevent and end it.

Stamping Out Human Trafficking (Detroit
2025-07-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Mack Alive, 3745 Fischer St., Detroit, 48214, United States
July 26, 2025
11am-3pm
Mack Alive
3745 Fischer St.
Detroit, MI 48214

Awareness to Action (Pontiac)
2025-08-19 18:30 - 20:30 | The Pontiac Church, 1685 Baldwin Ave. Ste. 200, Pontiac, 48340, United States
Tuesday – August 19
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
The Pontiac Church
1685 Baldwin Ave. Ste. 200
Pontiac, MI 48340
A crucial community educational event dedicated to increasing understanding of human trafficking by:
Educating on key concepts: The Honorable Judges Nicole Castka and The Honorable Judge Deborah Thomas, both judges in the Criminal Division of the Wayne County Circuit Court, explaining the elements of human trafficking, including force, fraud, coercion, and the victim’s lack of consent.
Recognizing the common lures of human trafficking: Jill Long, President of Hope Against Trafficking, identifying the vulnerabilities, deceptive tactics, and manipulative language traffickers employ.
Highlighting systems and industries: Kelsey Lindsey, Victim Assistance Program Specialist with the Department of Homeland Security, exploring the various systems and industries that contribute to this crime.
Encouraging action: Barb Raush, Founding Member and Vice President of Hope Against Trafficking, inspiring attendees to prevent and combat human trafficking.
The evening will feature presentations, opportunities to sign up for newsletters, and a chance to support the cause.
MAP is partnering with Soroptomist in this event and will host a resource table.
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Michigan Human Trafficking Commission Mixer (Lansing)
2025-09-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Michigan Association of Broadcaster’s Building, 222 N Chestnut St., Lansing, 48933, United States
September 3, 2025
5:30pm-7:00pm
Michigan Association of Broadcaster’s Building
222 N. Chestnut St.
Lansing, MI 48933
An evening to Meet the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission, Learn about Human Trafficking and upcoming legislation, and Network with partners. The Attorney General, Dana Nessel, and Assistant Attorney General, Melissa Palepu will share updates and give a short training.
Appetizers and Drinks will be served.
Join us for this Free event!
Register by clicking the button below.

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A Guide to Understanding Sex and Labor Trafficking (Oscoda County)
2025-10-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Mio School, 1110 West 8th Street, Mio, 48647, United States
Mio School
1110 West 8th Street
Mio, MI 48647
With an estimated 28 million men, women and children who are subjected to trafficking every year, it is more important than ever for us to understand this crime and how we can be a part of preventing it. Human trafficking is a global problem that often goes overlooked and underreported in the United States. Although many of us may be aware that human trafficking exists, are we fully aware the ways in which manipulation and exploitation happens in our communities? Whatever your knowledge base may be, this presentation is for those interested in gaining a more accurate understanding of human trafficking, as well as becoming equipped and empowered to respond.
*2 Social Work CEU’s have been applied for

Human Trafficking Presentation (Inkster)
2025-12-04 18:30 - 20:30 | The Prevailing Church, 27800 Annapolis Ave., Inkster, 48141, United States
Human Trafficking Presentation and Panel Discussion
December 4, 2025
6:30 PM
The Prevailing Church
27800 Annapolis Ave. Inkster, MI 48141

With an estimated 28 million men, women and children who are subjected to trafficking every year, it is more important than ever for us to understand this crime and how we can be a part of preventing it. Human trafficking is a global problem that often goes overlooked and underreported in the United States. Although many of us may be aware that human trafficking exists, are we fully aware the ways in which manipulation and exploitation happens all around us? Whatever your knowledge base may be, this presentation is for those interested in gaining a more accurate understanding of human trafficking, as well as becoming equipped and empowered to respond.
*Open to the public

Presentation (Westland)
2026-01-06 18:30 - 20:30 | MI
Dawn will be presenting to the 12th Precinct Delegate Group of the Wayne CDRC.
This event is closed to the public.

The Right Track Movie Screening and Panel Discussion (Ann Arbor)
2026-01-11 14:30 - 16:30 | Towsley Auditorium-Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, 48105, United States
The Right Track Movie Screening and Panel Discussion
Towsley Auditorium-Washtenaw Community College Campus
4800 E. Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor 4810

The Right Track is a powerful documentary that amplifies the voices of survivors of sex trafficking, revealing their resilience, heartbreak, and courage as they fight for freedom, justice, and a future where exploited individuals are no longer criminalized but protected. The film will be followed by Q & A with Tricia Grant, Executive Director of Just Love Worldwide, Survivor Leader, film participant and advocate for the Survivor Model, legislation that supports survivors and holds traffickers and buyers accountable.
Click the button below to purchase tickets!

Addressing Human Trafficking: Not Just an Urban Issue (Mio)
2026-01-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Mio School, 1110 West 8th Street, Mio, 48647, United States
Addressing Human Trafficking: Not Just an Urban Issue
January 14, 2026 from 6:00pm-8:00pm
Mio School
1110 8th St.
Mio, MI 48647

Join us on January 14th as we continue to bring awareness about Human Trafficking to the Oscoda County area. The 2nd part of our series will highlight a Michigan Survivor’s story, a Northern Michigan Law Enforcement Case Study, and a panel of professionals who work to address and prevent human trafficking here in our community. *No registration required, open to all!

Human Trafficking in Mid-Michigan Conference (Saginaw)
2026-01-20 13:00 - 17:00 | My Michigan Health Education Center, 800 S. Washington, Saginaw, 48601, United States
TUESDAY • JANUARY 20
1:00-5:00 PM
DOORS OPEN AT 12:30 PM
HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER
800 S. WASHINGTON, SAGINAW MI 48601
IS THIS EVENT FOR YOU?
This information will be helpful for
concerned community members,
parents, educators, service providers,
clergy, and others interested in
learning how to assist in the fight
against human trafficking.
Registration link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mid-michigan-human-trafficking-conference-2026-tickets-1969928948514?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Breaking Chains, Building Change: Human Trafficking Awareness-to-Action Event (Virtual)
2026-01-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom Webinar, MI, United States
Event Title: Breaking Chains, Building Change
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 6:00 -7:30 p.m.
Format: Virtual via Zoom
Duration: 90 minutes
Lead: Office of Sexual Violence Prevention and Education (OSVPE), Wayne State University
This collaborative event will bring together Greek sororities, Zonta International, and other campus and community partners to move beyond awareness into action in the fight against human trafficking.

Purpose & Objectives
A conversation to move beyond human trafficking awareness into meaningful action through education, collaboration, and survivor-centered advocacy.

Objectives:

Deepen understanding of human trafficking through survivor, advocate, and student lenses.

Increase participant capacity to recognize, respond to, and prevent trafficking.

Mobilize collective action steps among community organizations and campus partners.

Highlight culturally responsive, survivor-informed approaches to prevention and healing.

End Exploitation: An Immersive Experience (Rochester
2026-02-01 11:00 - 14:00 | St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1400 Inglewood Ave, Rochester, MI, 48307, United States
February 1st, 2026
11am-2pm
St. Andrew Catholic Church
1400 Inglewood Ave,
Rochester, MI 48307
*no registration required

Human Trafficking is a global human rights issue affecting almost 28 million children, women and men right now.
A fact that many do not know though is that ¾ of people being trafficked, are trafficked for labor.
Our global industry has created many advancements and opportunities for individuals and communities around the world which we are grateful for. It has also taken transparency out of our supply chains and created pathways for traffickers to easily take advantage of the poor and marginalized in our world and force them to make the products we eat and wear everyday while traffickers profit annually over $236 billion dollars.
This is the why behind our project.
We want to shed light on Labor Trafficking and bring public awareness to our communities with tangible solutions for them to put into action as soon as they leave.
This will be a full body immersive experience. We want people to feel the cotton that is picked, touch the coffee beans, eat the chocolate, hear stories of those who have been exploited, sit at a sewing machine that could make their shirt. We want to leave a memory not just in minds, but in bodies and hearts to help each person who walks through the experience to understand that trafficking is happening and we can be a part of the solution.
Join us on February 1st between 11am and 2pm to walk through the experience!
For questions email: heather@map-mi.org

Label Program Interest Meeting (Virtual)
2026-02-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom Meeting, MI, United States
Monday, February 9 at 6:30pm

The Label Program has been a MAP program for many years. We put labels in the bathroom stalls in Rest Areas with pull-off tabs that have the Human Trafficking Hotline number on them. They are placed in the stalls because this is one place where a trafficked person will most likely be alone and have the ability to take one of the tabs without a trafficker knowing. When they call the Hotline number they will be directed to someone able to help with their immediate situation and get them resources.
This fall we received approval from MDOT to place the labels in ALL Michigan Rest Areas!
If you are interested in volunteering to place labels in a rest area near you join one of our Label Program Interest Meetings in February!

This meeting is on Monday, February 9 at 6:30pm
There is no registration required.
Zoom Meeting Info:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83713558223?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 837 1355 8223
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Label Program Interest Meeting (Virtual)
2026-02-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom Meeting, MI, United States
February 10 at 6:30pm

The Label Program has been a MAP program for many years. We put labels in the bathroom stalls in Rest Areas with pull-off tabs that have the Human Trafficking Hotline number on them. They are placed in the stalls because this is one place where a trafficked person will most likely be alone and have the ability to take one of the tabs without a trafficker knowing. When they call the Hotline number they will be directed to someone able to help with their immediate situation and get them resources.
This fall we received approval from MDOT to place the labels in ALL Michigan Rest Areas!
If you are interested in volunteering to place labels in a rest area near you join one of our Label Program Interest Meetings in February!

This meeting is on Tuesday, February 10 at 6:30pm
There is no registration required.
Here is the Zoom Information to join:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89571954987?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 895 7195 4987
Passcode: [REDACTED]

2026-02-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Meeting, MI, United States
The meeting will be on February 11 at noon

The Label Program has been a MAP program for many years. We put labels in the bathroom stalls in Rest Areas with pull-off tabs that have the Human Trafficking Hotline number on them. They are placed in the stalls because this is one place where a trafficked person will most likely be alone and have the ability to take one of the tabs without a trafficker knowing. When they call the Hotline number they will be directed to someone able to help with their immediate situation and get them resources.
This fall we received approval from MDOT to place the labels in ALL Michigan Rest Areas!
If you are interested in volunteering to place labels in a rest area near you join one of our Label Program Interest Meetings in February!

This meeting is on Wednesday, February 11 at Noon
There is no registration required.
Here is the Zoom Information to join:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82529882561?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 825 2988 2561
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Label Program Interest Meeting (virtual)
2026-02-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Meeting, MI, United States
The Label Program has been a MAP program for many years. We put labels in the bathroom stalls in Rest Areas with pull-off tabs that have the Human Trafficking Hotline number on them. They are placed in the stalls because this is one place where a trafficked person will most likely be alone and have the ability to take one of the tabs without a trafficker knowing. When they call the Hotline number they will be directed to someone able to help with their immediate situation and get them resources.
This fall we received approval from MDOT to place the labels in ALL Michigan Rest Areas!
If you are interested in volunteering to place labels in a rest area near you join one of our Label Program Interest Meetings in February!

This meeting is on Wednesday, February 25 at noon
There is no registration required.
Here is the Zoom Information to join:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82529882561?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 825 2988 2561
Passcode: [REDACTED]
