Some might… Need a reciprocal relationship of trust.
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Statistical Shortcomings: How Our Bad Data Hurts Victims
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 part 2. See part 1 – posted on Monday – and look for part 3 on Friday.“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better do better.” […]
Are you spreading Myths or Facts?
January is human trafficking awareness month. In recognition, we are re-posting our 3 part series on myths about human trafficking that are frequently stated but always wrong.When we know better we do better. When we perpetuate myths about human trafficking we harm victims. Myth #1: Human Trafficking = Sex Trafficking Truth: The phrases “human trafficking” and […]
It Happened to My Family – It can Happen to Any of Us
The worst phone call that any parent can receive is that their child is missing. This is the call that I received in the Fall of 2011 from a relative that I had entrusted to care for my child. The call went like this, “Your daughter did not come home yesterday. She left and got […]