Our mission for the Newaygo County Human Trafficking Task Force is to keep people safe from the dangers of human trafficking through a multidisciplinary approach of awareness, prevention, and restoration. We partner with The Hope Project, A21, PCA, Newaygo County Sheriff's Department, Grant Police Department, Newaygo County CMH, Newaygo County Courts, Newaygo Public Schools, Fremont Christian Schools, Grant Public Schools, Lakeshore Human Trafficking Task Force and LOVE, INC. Our goals of the Newaygo County Human Trafficking Task Force:
-To equip children, youth, and adults with the tools and skills necessary to protect and defend themselves against becoming a victim of human trafficking and online sexual exploitation through prevention and education
-To bring about community awareness of the nature and prevalence of human trafficking and online child sexual exploitation in our communities, schools, and homes through education and a media campaign
-Develop resource infrastructure to help restore and support victims of human trafficking and their families
Teresa Fetterley- NCHTTF Co-Chair
Jamie Presler- NCHTTF Vice Chair
Mary Suplinskas- NCHTTF Secretary
Kevin Akin- Board Member
Ashley Luchies- Board Member
Gena Dietz-Board Member
Lisa Piccard-Board Member
Tabatha Lathrop- Board Member
If you or your organization are interested in learning more, joining our task force or giving financially, please contact us directly at [email protected]
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week. Languages: English, Spanish
1-888-373-7888 SMS: Text INFO to 233733
