Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force

05/27/2026

Massie will read names in Epstein files from Congressional floor:

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05/27/2026

05/26/2026

Interlochen is tearing-down Epstein ties.

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Interlochen Center for the Arts will soon demolish a building donated by Jeffrey Epstein, Interlochen Public Radio reports.

The arts camp in Northern Michigan cut ties with Epstein, a former student and donor, in 2008 sfter he was convicted in Florida of soliciting s*x from a minor. All donor recognition was removed at that time, including renaming The Epstein Lodge, which was donated by Epstein. It is now called Green Lake Lodge.

05/23/2026

We’re honored to share that Alternatives For Girls has been selected as a 2026 grantee of the Detroit Lions Inspire Change initiative 🦁💙

This investment helps us continue providing safety, support, and opportunity for girls and young women experiencing homelessness, violence, and exploitation throughout Metro Detroit.

We are deeply grateful to the Detroit Lions players and organization for recognizing the importance of this work and for investing in organizations creating positive change in our community.

Together, we are helping young women build brighter, safer futures.

Read the full article here: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/detroit-lions-announce-2026-inspire-change-grantees

05/20/2026

At the 2026 WorldWE Conference, our breakout session “The Evolving Fight Against Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM): Challenges and Solutions” examines how CSAM spreads across digital platforms, the role of technology in both enabling and combating abuse, and what it takes to hold governments and platforms accountable.

This session brings together experts Danielle Lilly, Nate King, and Jennifer Dunton to explore coordinated solutions across prevention, detection, policy, and survivor support, with moderation by Caroline Hubbard.

Registration is now full — stay tuned for highlights and takeaways from DC in June.

05/13/2026

And that’s a wrap!

The Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force, in partnership with the Saginaw Valley State University School of Social Work, and Youth Wise successfully hosted a 2-day Train the Trainer Certification.

Our incredible trainers represented a powerful multidisciplinary collaboration, including survivors, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, law enforcement professionals, Operation Underground Railroad, Ellie Mental Health, SANE nursing professionals, Henry Ford Hospital, Pastor/Advocates, Farm Worker Legal Services and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services representatives.

Participants joined us from NGOs, NPOs, and state agencies, bringing their experience and passion to the table. Together, we engaged the collective wisdom in the room to strengthen collaboration, increase awareness, support the prosecution of offenders, identify victims, and make every effort to help individuals move from victimization to survivorship.

The Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force proudly offers Victim-Centered, Evidence-Based, Trauma-Informed training twice each year, and CEUs were provided for attendees.

Thank you to every trainer, participant, and partner who continues this critical work. Together, we are building stronger communities through education, collaboration, and action.

05/11/2026

As we prepare for the Anti-Human Trafficking Summit at Saginaw Valley State University, we’re making copies, checking the agenda, gathering resources, and… filling essential oil bottles for the tables. Why?

Because these are the people doing the work — survivor leaders, law enforcement, medical professionals, social workers, advocates, and community leaders — listening deeply for two full days before returning to the invaluable work of prevention, intervention, and restoration.

Recently, at a survivor event we attended, Judge Robert Lung — a judge, advocate, and male survivor — placed essential oils at every table with a simple invitation:
"When the stories become heavy, pause. Breathe. Step outside. Reset your nervous system. Take good care so you can continue bringing good care."

Sometimes healing work begins with something as small as returning to our senses.
How do you care for yourself so you can continue caring for others?

05/05/2026

Two people, one a Michigan professor, were recently accused in a human trafficking case; see article.

https://wwmt.com/news/local/human-trafficking-investigation-professor-arrested-michigan-university-calhoun-county-undercover-operation-tribal-police-suspect-wwmt?fbclid=IwdGRjcARnC2VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeqiMB0DcoeTt0UXWVRj6CIr9o9V2nmAZZceJBY6UsbI2aa1vJ7KBN-h5AXc0_aem_J9ZyAyKfZmeH6UELYcdbug

A professor at a Michigan university was one of two people arrested during a multi-agency human trafficking investigation in Calhoun County Monday.