August 4, 12:00 - 1:00 pm The Reality and Risks for Runaway and Homeless Youth Many are aware that homelessness is a major social concern in the United States, however, did you know that between 500,000 and 2.8 million YOUTH experience homelessness within the United States each year? To make matters worse, runaway and homeless […]
A Cup of Hope We will be taking a short break from May-July and will resume with new episodes in August! Thanks for tuning in! If you have any specific human trafficking-related topics you would like to see discussed during future episodes, let us know at info@map-mi.org Click Here to Watch Past Episodes This webinar […]
April 7, 2021 12:00 - 12:30 pm The Decriminalization of Sex Buying – what’s in store for Washtenaw’s future? Have you heard the news? The Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office has published a new policy to decriminalize sex buying. What does this mean for Michigan residents? Countless studies from around the globe have shown that wherever sex buying […]
March 3, 2021 The History of the Women's Rights Movement "Being allowed to live life in an atmosphere of religious freedom, having a voice in the government you support with your taxes, living free of lifelong enslavement by another person... These beliefs about how life should and must be lived were once considered outlandish by […]
February 3, 2021 Should I make an OnlyFans Account? Asking for a friend... Special Guest: We are excited to welcome back Robin Batten for another important episode on cyber safety! With unemployment rates at an all-time high, there’s no question how COVID-19 has impacted our economy. As a result, more and more people are turning […]
December 2, 2020: The Role of Men in the Fight Against Sexual Exploitation Panel Discussion with Special Guests The reality of sexual exploitation is that EVERY SINGLE person can be vulnerable to this. Men, women, children...the question then is: WHO’s battle is this? What we can say for sure is, women must lead this movement […]
November 4, 2020 A Guide to Ethical Shopping Special Guest: Emily Smith, Owner of Adored Boutique Did you know an estimated 152 million children are forced into child labor around the world? In fact, there’s a good chance several of the goods you own and frequently purchase have been produced by slave labor. How can […]
October 7, 2020: The Bitter Side of “Sugar Dating”; Explained with special guest Robin Batten Program Manager of Cyber Safety/Wellness & Resilience (Washtenaw Area Council for Children) As the demand for sex lives on, the various forms of commercial sexual exploitation have simultaneously multiplied and continue to thrive amongst us (some even neutralized in men’s […]