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What is the Percentage Chance?

Jennifer Fopma, a member of the Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force recently published the following column in the Battle Creek Enquirer.  We re-post it here. Visit, “Counting Statistics is Not Always Wise,” Battle Creek Enquirer, May 15, 2015 to read the original. When my children were both in elementary school there was a tornado warning […]

Task Force Members Invite You…

On the Voices of Change Blog, we like to invite our readers to Take Action.  Every personal story on this blog ends with a simple action item – a step that you can take to break the silence about human trafficking and effect change in your own community.  Today’s post is all about sharing opportunities […]

Want to make a Difference? How about with 12-Steps!

I have been an active member of the Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force for well over a year.  Initially I contacted them because of my desire and passion to open a safe house for survivors of human trafficking.  I am delighted to report that Sanctum House is becoming a reality.  However, on the journey to […]

HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN INDIAN COUNTRY

We all want good things for our children, families, friends, and ourselves.  American Indian Alaska Native (AIAN) individuals share these sentiments as well.  Unfortunately, sentiment only goes so far when it comes to living a life of quality and purpose for many people. American Indian Alaska Native (AIAN) persons are at a higher risk of […]

HUMAN TRAFFICKING HITS HOME

I never saw Philadelphia Story but when I adopted my daughter Lidia my mother would sing, “Oh Lydia, oh Lydia, say, have you met Lydia? Lydia The Tattooed Lad.  She has eyes that folks adore so, and a torso even more so.  Oh Lydia, oh Lydia, say, have you met Lydia? Lydia The Tattooed Lady.”  […]