January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. If you know someone who is a victim of human trafficking, or if you need support yourself, here is a list of local resources that can help:
*The National Human Trafficking Hotline – 1-(888) 373-7888.
Michigan Resources
*Avalon Healing Center
Detroit
(313) 964-9701
Avalon Healing Center – a 24 hour sexual assault center – is a nonprofit organization that provides trauma-informed care. Their crisis number, available 24/7, is (313) 474-SAFE.
*The Joseph Project
Gross Pointe Woods
(855) GEN-5020
The Joseph Project connects human trafficking survivors with pro bono legal services.
*Sanctum House
Novi, Mi
(248) 574-9373
Sanctum House is a safe home for adult, female survivors of human trafficking. They provide a voluntary 24-month program.
*Hope Against Trafficking
Pontiac
(248) 499-8416
Hope Against Trafficking works with survivors of human trafficking using a trauma-informed, victim-centered approach and offers a residential program housing, which provides housing, rent-free, for two years.
*Sparrow Freedom Project
Southfield, Mi
Sparrow Freedom Project is led by survivors and supported by allies. This organization offers support services including legal resources, crisis resources, access to groceries, clothing, emergency shelter, transportation, and furniture.
