A Cup of Hope
A Cup of Hope
– Monthly Webinar Series
On March 23, 2020, the FBI National Press Office published the report, “School Closings Due to COVID-19 Present Potential for Increased Risk of Child Exploitation.” This sparked a conversation between MAP and fellow anti-trafficking organization, Hope Against Trafficking – What can we do to educate and protect our communities against rising concerns? Thus, “A Cup of Hope” was born. We decided to create a virtual space for community members and families to openly learn and discuss various human trafficking-related issues amidst the Coronavirus crisis. Through this ongoing dialogue, we aim to bring awareness and hope to an issue that seeks to manipulate and exploit.
Hosted by:
Hannah McPeak – Director of Education, Hope Against Trafficking
Emily Johnson – Program Coordinator, Michigan Abolitionist Project
Archive of Past Recordings:
2020
- April 1, 2020: How to Keep Kids Safe Online while Working from Home
>> click here for additional resources! - April 8, 2020: (Part 1) What’s the Problem with Pornography?
- April 15, 2020: (Part 2) How Porn Impacts Individuals, Relationships, and Society
- April 22, 2020: (Part 3) How to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography
Special Guest: Michael Joy, Perspectives Counseling - April 29, 2020: Decriminalization vs. Legalization of the Sex Industry
Special Guest: Clarence Dass, Dass Law Firm - May 6, 2020: Lures of Predators (Part 1) – Victim Recruitment
- May 13, 2020: Lures of Predators (Part 2) – Survivor Perspective
Special Guest: Chrissy Hemphill, Program Director of Hope Against Trafficking - May 20, 2020: Lures of Predators (Part 3) – Juvenile Detention Centers
Special Guest: Chelsie Coleman, Youth for Christ - May 27, 2020: Lures of Predators (Part 4) – Labor Trafficking
Special Guest: Valentina Seeley, Regional Director of ICE - June 3, 2020: Demand (Part 1) – What Fuels Human Trafficking?
- July 1, 2020: Demand (Part 2) – Shifting Focus, Holding Buyers Accountable
Special Guest: Alisa Bernard, Organization for Prostitution Survivors (Seattle, WA) - August 5, 2020: Demand (Part 3) – Intervention and Diversion Tactics
Special Guest: Eli Zucker, Seattle Against Slavery (Seattle, WA) - September 2, 2020: Uncovering the Truth – Wayfair & Other Potential HT Conspiracies
Special Guests: Stephanie Marroquin & Monica Krebs, Polaris/National Human Trafficking Hotline - September 10, 2020: (*BONUS EPISODE*) Uncovering the Truth – Live Q&A Session
Special Guest: Christopher Szczygiel (DE) (FBI) - October 7, 2020: The Bitter Side of “Sugar Dating”; Explained
Special Guest: Robin Batten, Washtenaw Area Council for Children - November 4, 2020: A Guide to Ethical Shopping
Special Guest: Emily Smith, Adored Boutique - December 2, 2020: The Role of Men in the Fight Against Sexual Exploitation
Special Guests: Ed Price (MSP), David Traugott (Business Professional),
& Haris Ahmed (Physical Therapy Student)
2021 - January 6, 2021: Human Trafficking Awareness Month – It’s Time to Join the Movement!
Special Guest: Joyce Haskett, Lived-Experience Expert/Survivor Leader - February 3, 2021: Should I Make an “OnlyFans” Account? Asking for a Friend…
Special Guest: Robin Batten, Washtenaw Area Council for Children - March 3, 2021: History of the Women’s Rights Movement
Special Guest: Dr. Celia Williamson, Emancipation Nation Network - April 7, 2021: Decriminalization of Sex Buying – What’s Next for Washtenaw County?
Special Guest: Margaret (Peg) Talburtt, PhD - August 4, 2021: Reality and Risks for Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY)
Special Guest: May Freck, Common Ground
>> Click here for additional resources! - September 15, 2021: Safely Navigating the Digital Landscape
Special Guest: David Mehi, Google Cloud Architect
>> Click here for David’s PPT slides with additional resources! - October 13, 2021: Racism & Misogyny – Exploitation of Asian Women in Illicit Massage Businesses
Special Guests: Missy Weismann, SEE: Solutions to End Exploitation
& Daniel Russell, Trion Solutions
>> Click here for further research on the Illicit Massage Industry - November 3, 2021: Human Trafficking Legislation in Michigan
Special Guest: Kelly Carter, Assistant Attorney General
- December 8, 2021: Beginners Guide to Ethical Shopping
Special Guest: Heather McGannon, Michigan Abolitionist Project
>> Click here for our “2021 List of Michigan Ethical Storefronts”
2022 - January 5, 2022: Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Special Guest: Karen Hanks, LMSW, Bethany Christian Services - February 9, 2022: Sex Trafficking and the Hidden Wounds of Trauma
Special Guest: Felecia Berry, LMSW, Counselor Behavioral Health,
Ascension Southeast MI Community Health
>> Additional Resources: Domestic Violence Wheel – Children; What’s Your ACE Score;
ACE Score and Resilience Assessment; How to Support Someone Who Has Experienced Trauma - June 15, 2022: Addiction, PTSD, & Recovery amongst Sex Trade Survivors
Special Guests: Brigette Henderson, BSW, Lived-Experience Expert
& Allison Mercer, Victim Advocate – HT, Common Ground - July 13, 2022: Labor Trafficking: A Multi-Faceted Approach
Special Guest: Jacob Swier, Community Outreach & Planning Specialist,
Wage & Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor - AUGUST 2022: BACK TO SCHOOL – 5 Weeks of Cyber Safety Tips & Resources!
- October 12, 2022: Intimate Partner Violence: Domestic Violence vs. Human Trafficking
Special Guest: Bobbie Benton, DV Survivor & Advocate, Wenning Touch Advocacy Agency
& Mollie Sheptanko, Intern w/ MAP, CATW, and Love146
>> Click here for list of resources referenced throughout episode! - November 9, 2022: Ethical Shopping: An Easy Way to Get Involved this Holiday Season
Special Guest: Heidi VanderWal, Founder of Crowned Free