Welcome to the first edition of the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission newsletter.
Human trafficking is a rising crisis. We are committed to keeping the public informed and educated. We also want to highlight important agencies and nonprofits. These organizations assist and support survivors. They also help prosecute traffickers.
The Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) launched in September 2023. This program provides participants with a substitute address that can be used instead of their real one. This address can be given whenever public agencies require an address. Public agencies include government entities, employers, and schools.
The ACP offers free online training. The training is for anyone interested in becoming a certified ACP application assistant. You can also train to become a victim advocate. Learn how to help those in need of the ACP’s services.
Please visit ACP's webpage if you or someone at your agency would like to participate.
No matter the size, every donation helps us continue our vital work. Here are some highlights. These stories show the ways our community leaders and agencies help foster change. These leaders and agencies featured here also educate the public and help create a safer state. Those in need rely on their continued support and education efforts.
Sacred Beginnings hosted its annual Warrior Awards. Award nominees are front and center in the fight to end Human Trafficking. Nominations also went to people who empower survivors and those who educate others about trafficking.
Awards were given in these categories:
The evening included silent auctions. There was also food, stories, and good times.
Saginaw’s Underground Railroad hosted their first Advocacy Cocktail Hour. The event was in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It was an evening full of meaningful connections.
The evening provided many opportunities for community education, growth, and strengthening support systems. Survivors shared their experiences. We learned how communities can better support victims and survivors of sexual assault.
Together, we can better serve individuals seeking help and safety.
On March 23, 2026, Robin Bolz gave a presentation to the Human Trafficking Commission. She shared her approach to education. She discussed how her lived experience has shaped how she works with victims. Bolz is a Human Trafficking trainer. Her organization is called Unsilenced. It helps bridge the gap between survivors and those who are often the first point of contact for victims escaping Human Trafficking.
Michigan's anti-trafficking landscape is changing every day.
In this section, we focus on state-wide news. We want to highlight news impacting policy, response, and prevention efforts in the area of Human Trafficking.
