Some might… Need a reciprocal relationship of trust.
Author: Clare Loughrige
Some might… Need to be touched several times before they choose to leave.
“Some might…” Series
At one of our previous meetings our director, Jane White, asked task force members to reflect on their work with human trafficking victims/survivors to finish the phrase, “Some might _________.” The experiences of those that have been trafficked vary. The way others perceive and treat victims/survivors of human trafficking differs. Most importantly, the way victims/survivors […]
Congrats to the 20th Train the Trainer class!
Congratulations to the 20th class successfully completing the Train the Trainer two-day intensive workshop on Human Trafficking. Great members of Task Force teaching, dedicated, in quest of new knowledge, and passionate participants…what a combination.– Jane White, Director, MI Human Trafficking Task Force
Human Trafficking Awareness Month
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month which is an exciting, crazy month for anyone working in anti-trafficking efforts. Why is it crazy? Try searching “human trafficking” on sites like EventBrite or Facebook Events. You’ll find a TON of events happening in your community every week! This is an exciting time for us working in the anti-trafficking […]
Fighting Hunger to Fight Sex Trafficking
To understand human trafficking, it is important to understand the underlying causes and risk factors. In September 2016, the Urban Institute released a study, “Impossible Choices: Teens and Food Insecurity in America.” The report reveals a link between food insecurity and sexual exploitation. Teens suffering from hunger, mostly girls, are exchanging sex for food or […]
Valentine’s Day Gift for Teens
Happy Valentine’s Day! Celebrate the holiday by purchasing a special-rate ticket ($10) for a teenager to attend the anti-trafficking production, Among the Darkest Shadows, on Sunday February 19 at the Wharton Center. Your gift will be appreciated and could help keep a teenager safe. If you would like to sponsor a teenager to see this powerful […]
Among the Darkest Shadows
“The human spirit is a pretty remarkable thing because it is so breakable. And yet we also have the power to heal ourselves.” – Jose Cruz Gonzales, playwright Among […]
What Are We Outraged About?
Deborah Gibbs recently wrote a compelling opinion piece for The Hill in honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Gibbs reminds us that U.S. law defines trafficking as labor, or the exchange of sexual acts, for something of value – under the conditions of force, fraud, or coercion. “Trafficking” refers to the act of buying and […]
Managing Myths
January is human trafficking awareness month. In recognition, we are re-posting our 3 part series on human trafficking myths that are frequently stated but always wrong. This is final post of this series.Myth #7: Average Age of Entry into the Sex TradeIt is often repeated that the average age of entry into the sex trade for girls is between 12-14 years […]