Community Linkages

Megan King, BA, 
Outreach and Advocacy Program Director
Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan

Keely Frye, BSW 
Advocate and Community Outreach Educator for Survivor Outreach Services
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians 
 

Intersections of Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Assault and Healthcare

This presentation explores the many ways individuals experience and understand abuse, how they enter care, and the systemic, personal, and social barriers that prevent access to health services and community resources. Participants will gain practical insight to better recognize vulnerability and deliver compassionate, effective care.

Heather McGannon
Program Coordinator
Michigan Anti-Trafficking Project
 

A Guide to Understanding Human Trafficking and Familial Trafficking

It is estimated that around 28 million people worldwide are being trafficked for sex and labor. In the United States, of those youth who are trafficked for sex, studies have shown upwards of 40% are trafficked by a family member. Familial trafficking requires a different pathway to navigate for professionals as the trafficker is a caregiver or family member of the person being trafficked. In this webinar we will better understand Human Trafficking, what defines it, where it happens, how it happens, who are the traffickers, who are the victims and what can we do to recognize and prevent human trafficking. We will also focus on familial trafficking. A form of trafficking where the parent, caregiver or other family member is trafficking a child. Familial trafficking requires a different pathway for providers and professionals to navigate in order to support the child and provide care for them.

*This training meets the Social Work Continuing Education Designation for LARA - Human Trafficking.