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December 23, 2025
LANSING – The Michigan Human Trafficking Commission has scheduled six upcoming meetings in 2026, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Meetings of the Commission are held at the Williams Building at 525 W. Ottawa Street and are accessible remotely via Microsoft Teams. The Commission invites survivors of human trafficking, advocacy groups, law enforcement partners, and members of the public to join their upcoming meetings from noon to 1:30 p.m. scheduled for:
“The Human Trafficking Commission works tirelessly to support victims and survivors,” Nessel said. “Their work truly matters, and my office is proud to partner with them in the fight to end human trafficking. I encourage anyone who cares about this issue to attend one of their upcoming meetings.”
“Education and awareness are our first and most powerful weapons in the fight against human trafficking in Michigan,” said Assistant Attorney General Melissa Palepu, chair of the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission. “This year the Human Trafficking Commission will prioritize raising public awareness and educating communities across the state. When we equip our most vulnerable with knowledge, we strip traffickers of their advantage and move decisively toward making Michigan the most hostile state in the nation for those who exploit others.”
The Michigan Human Trafficking Commission was created within the Department of Attorney General by statute, when the 2014 Human Trafficking Commission Act became law, and began operations in 2015. The Commission is comprised of 11 members appointed by the Governor. The Commission is comprised of the following members:
The mission of the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission as set forth by the 2014 Human Trafficking Commission Act includes:
Additional information on the Attorney General's human trafficking initiative, including prosecutions and laws, is available on the Attorney General's website.
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