Where
This is an online event, hosted on Remo, a vitual conference software.
More details coming soon!
Contact
Michigan Abolitionist Project
info@map-mi.org
Register Now!REGISTRATION CLOSES JANUARY 25th at MIDNIGHT!
$12/person or discounts for team registration (up to 6 people @ $5)
2021 STATEWIDE VIRTUAL
[ HUMAN TRAFFICKING SUMMIT ]
Brought to you in partnership by:
Michigan Abolitionist Project + SEE: Solutions to End Exploitation
This year, we are excited to join forces and bring together advocates and professionals from across the state of Michigan for a collaborative reimagining of two events - MAP's annual Roundtable and the Kent County Area Human Trafficking Coalition's January Summit.
This virtual statewide networking and interactive event is for advocates and professionals who are active in addressing human trafficking in Michigan through prevention, education, law enforcement, and/or the provision of services to survivors and at-risk populations. The objective of this forum is to increase collaboration and effectiveness across Michigan communities by identifying barriers, building relationships, and strengthening partnerships.
In addition to presentations and statewide updates, this event will feature a LIVE networking and discussion component through Remo, a virtual conferencing software. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues across the state using video and live chat features.
Click Here to Meet our Speakers & Special Guests!
AGENDA
Thursday, January 28, 9:00 - 11:30 am
Getting the Grant: How three Detroit-Area organizations got federal grants and implemented programs to serve survivors Luke Hassevoort, Housing Manager, Ruth Ellis Center Meredith Baughman, Human Trafficking Specialist, Avalon Healing Center* Benita Robinson, Director of Crisis Services and Education, Avalon Healing Center* Sandra Ramocan, Director, Outreach and Education Services, Alternatives for Girls *Formerly known as Wayne County SAFE
Have you ever looked at a Federal Grant and wondered where to begin? Making budgets, creating logic models, conducting a needs assessment, and developing policies and procedures?! Representatives from Wayne County SAFE, Alternatives for Girls, and Ruth Ellis Center will break down the process of applying for federal grants and implementing programs if your grant is successful. Specializing in serving survivors of sexual assault, women and girls experiencing homelessness, and LGBTQ+ youth, these three agencies bring years of knowledge and experience to the table.
Leveraging Collaboration to Increase Human Trafficking
Prevention in Schools
Rachel VerWys, Executive Director, SEE: Solutions to End Exploitation Kevin Polston, Superintendent, Godfrey-Lee Public Schools Dr. Heidi Kattula, Superintendent, East Grand Rapids Public Schools Marcela Moralez-Morris, Community Probation/Girls Court Supervisor, Kent County Courts Meghan Aupperlee, Youth Human Trafficking Prevention Coordinator, Kent Intermediate School District
The $1.5 million Human Trafficking Youth Prevention Education (HTYPE) Demonstration Program grant Kent ISD received in October 2020 is one of eight awarded nationally from the U.S. DHHS Office on Trafficking in Persons. In partnership with the Kent County Area Human Trafficking Coalition, Kent ISD will work with Coalition member organizations SEE: Solutions to End Exploitation and Wedgwood Christian Services to create a safer community through prevention education and coordinated protocols to stop exploitation.
Human Trafficking Assessment findings from the Ottawa County School District will also be provided,
courtesy of the Ottawa County Human Trafficking Task Force.
Update from the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission
Kelly Carter, MI Assistant Attorney General
Additional time reserved for roundtable discussions, opportunities to collaborate,
connection building, sharing of statewide resources, and much more!
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January 28, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR*
This unique virtual networking experience provides registrants the option of returning to the online platform for additional time to chat with the speakers and to continue building connections with other advocates. Registrants are free to come and go as they please during these two hours.
*Due to the virtual format of this event, drinks are not provided.
However, attendees are encouraged to BYOB for this portion of the event.
~ Please Network Responsibly! ~
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