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What I didn’t know almost cost me my life

Although I grew up in a community where I was exposed to societal ills, I still had a sense of normalcy. Daily witnessing violence against women and violence against people of color, all while walking past people high and/or drunk on my way to school taught me a lesson that was difficult to unlearn. The […]

Staying Informed

We are bombarded by news 24/7.  In our fast-pace, sensationalized news environment, it is easy for important stories to become overshadowed by frivolous headlines. So here is some news/information you may have missed. Closing the Loophole For 86 years the U.S. has banned the import of goods that have been produced by forced labor.  Sounds […]

Revised: Human Slavery is Not Dead but Neither are We!

New date and time!Human slavery is not dead but neither are we!  At the Crossroads (ATC) Chapter of the Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force is dedicated to ending human slavery for 80 miles of interstate at the crossroads of I-94 and I-69. We are a multi-discipline group of advisers offering prevention, intervention and restoration. ATC is offering a FREE […]

Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking and the Super Bowl?

Well, it’s Super Bowl weekend.  Who are you cheering for – Carolina or Denver?  Or are you just watching for the commercials?  The Wall Street Journal said that last year the cost was right around $4.5 million for a 30-second spot.  Wow!  Don’t get me wrong; those beer commercials with the puppy and the Clydesdale […]

Break the Silence: Human Slavery Is Not Dead!

Human slavery is not dead but neither are we!  At the Crossroads (ATC) Chapter of the Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force is dedicated to ending human slavery for 80 miles of interstate at the crossroads of I-94 and I-69. We are a multi-discipline group of advisers offering prevention, intervention and restoration. ATC is offering a […]