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A New Tool in the Fight Against Bad Data on Human Trafficking

When information on human trafficking is only a mouse click away, it is easy to get directed to bad data and harmful stereotypes that hurt rather than help anti-trafficking efforts.  The Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force is pleased to unveil its newwebsite which it hopes will be a useful resource for individuals and agencies seeking […]

Act Now to Fight Human Trafficking in Michigan

Act Fast!  We need your voice!Senator Judy Emmons (33rd District) will be holding several focus group meetings for phase 2 of a bill package that she and others will introduce this session on human trafficking.Your input is important! If you want to be part of the focus group and share your thoughts on combating human […]

How Can I Help?

Are you reading current news articles and getting upset about the stories you’ve read about innocent people being lured and/or forced into sex and labor trafficking industries? Have you often wondered what you can do but don’t know where to start? Here are some recommendations: The first, and most important, thing you can do is […]

Task Force Members Tackle “Bad Data and Bad Guys”

Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force members Bridgette Carr and Jane White (Executive Director) are featured in this month’s Bridge Magazine. In an article titled, “Human Trafficking fight plagued by bad data, as well as bad guys” Carr and White address the scope of human trafficking in Michigan and misconceptions about the crime. Explore the excerpts below and […]

Protecting the Safety and Confidentiality of Survivors

Collaborating with the media can be a very effective outlet for increasing public awareness about human trafficking, but it also comes with specific risks for survivors that must be considered by organizations. These include the possibility of sensationalism, misunderstanding, increasing danger for the client, re-traumatization of the client and jeopardizing the case. What follows are […]