This month, the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission launched the first edition of its newsletter. The quarterly newsletter aims to keep the public informed about the human trafficking crisis while highlighting agencies, nonprofits, and resources that assist and support survivors.
“Through the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission, my office does tremendous work spreading awareness, prosecuting traffickers, and improving our laws to better protect survivors,” said Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. “This newsletter will serve as another important tool to share resources and highlight our efforts to combat human trafficking. I encourage anyone interested in addressing this crisis to sign up and receive updates.”
The first edition spotlights the Department of Attorney General’s Address Confidentiality Program (ACP), which provides certain protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, or those who fear that disclosure of their physical address will increase their risk of harm. The ACP also offers free online training for those interested in becoming a certified ACP application assistant.
The newsletter also highlights Michigan Champions for Change, organizations united in the fight against exploitation. Featured organizations include Sacred Beginnings, Saginaw’s Underground Railroad, and Unsilenced. In addition, the newsletter includes statewide news impacting policy, response, and prevention efforts.
The Michigan Human Trafficking Commission was formed in 2015 after the 2014 Human Trafficking Commission Act became law. The Commission is comprised of 11 members appointed by the Governor. Assistant Attorney General Melissa Palepu is the Commission’s current chair.
Victims of human trafficking or those who have identified someone they think may need help can contact the National Human Trafficking Resource Center at 888-373-7888 or text 233733. This is a national, toll-free hotline that is available to answer calls, texts, and chats from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. All calls are confidential. People who live in the State of Michigan who suspect human trafficking can call 855-MICH-TIP for assistance.
To sign up to receive the Michigan Human Trafficking Newsletter, visit the Department of Attorney General’s website.
“Through the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission, my office does tremendous work spreading awareness, prosecuting traffickers, and improving our laws to better protect survivors,” said Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. “This newsletter will serve as another important tool to share resources and highlight our efforts to combat human trafficking. I encourage anyone interested in addressing this crisis to sign up and receive updates.”
The first edition spotlights the Department of Attorney General’s Address Confidentiality Program (ACP), which provides certain protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, or those who fear that disclosure of their physical address will increase their risk of harm. The ACP also offers free online training for those interested in becoming a certified ACP application assistant.
The newsletter also highlights Michigan Champions for Change, organizations united in the fight against exploitation. Featured organizations include Sacred Beginnings, Saginaw’s Underground Railroad, and Unsilenced. In addition, the newsletter includes statewide news impacting policy, response, and prevention efforts.
The Michigan Human Trafficking Commission was formed in 2015 after the 2014 Human Trafficking Commission Act became law. The Commission is comprised of 11 members appointed by the Governor. Assistant Attorney General Melissa Palepu is the Commission’s current chair.
Victims of human trafficking or those who have identified someone they think may need help can contact the National Human Trafficking Resource Center at 888-373-7888 or text 233733. This is a national, toll-free hotline that is available to answer calls, texts, and chats from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. All calls are confidential. People who live in the State of Michigan who suspect human trafficking can call 855-MICH-TIP for assistance.
To sign up to receive the Michigan Human Trafficking Newsletter, visit the Department of Attorney General’s website.
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