human trafficking

Michigan Casinos Working To Stop Human Trafficking

By Cheyna Roth • Jul 28, 2016
MPRN

(MPRN-Lansing) The Firekeepers Human Trafficking Awareness Program is continuing its efforts to raise human trafficking awareness. Over the past year, the program has been working to combat human trafficking in its casino and hotel. 

Ingham County Prosecutor Faces Prostitution Charges

By • Mar 14, 2016

"Lansing - Attorney General Bill Schuette has called a Monday afternoon press conference to discuss criminal charges filed against Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings. Schuettte will be joined by Ingham County Sheriff Ingham County Sheriff Gene Wriggelsworth, according to an advisory. They will offer brief remarks on "the charges and arrest" of Dunnings." (Detroit News)

With Partnership, Michigan Nonprofits and Lodging Industry Take On Human Trafficking

By Robbie Feinberg • Feb 3, 2016
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The problem of human trafficking – the sale of human beings for labor and sex work -- isn’t new. For years, trafficking has taken place out of the public eye, in classified pages and hotel rooms. But starting this year, Michigan is taking a new approach to catching traffickers. Instead of only focusing on training police about trafficking, a new partnership will now train hotel and motel staff across Michigan – anyone from housekeepers to management – on how to recognize the crime and act themselves.


Shining a Light on Human Trafficking

By • Apr 27, 2015
Wikimedia Commons

State Senator Judy Emmons says it's hard to gather data on human trafficking because "it's so deeply hidden." Emmons spoke to WMUK ahead of two public forums Monday with human trafficking survivors. One in Lawrence and one in Grand Rapids. 


Peters Says "Common Sense" Can Reduce Spending

By • Mar 18, 2015
iStock/Svetlana Larina

U.S. Senator Gary Peters says proposed bi-partisan legislation would help reduce government spending in a common sense fashion. 


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