Michigan Department of Attorney General
LANSING – To conclude Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced the release of the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission’s 2020 Annual Report, which is available online at the Attorney General’s website. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission still found ways to carry out the important work focused on combating human trafficking here in Michigan. The annual report is provided to the Governor and Legislature each year to summarize those efforts.
“Despite the ongoing pandemic, the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission has not lost sight of its objectives and has persevered through these challenging times by continuing to raise awareness, provide trainings and outreach, and pursue opportunities so that our state is better positioned to address human trafficking,” Nessel said. “I commend each member of the Commission for their devoted efforts, and look forward to working w
Nessel announces results of Human Trafficking Commission annual report
Michigan Commission on Human Trafficking
and last updated 2021-01-29 15:46:28-05
LANSING, Mich. â To conclude Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Friday announced the results of the Human Trafficking Commissionâs 2020 Annual Report.
The annual report is provided to the governor and state legislature each year to summarize the Commissionâs efforts.
Read the full report here.
âDespite the ongoing pandemic, the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission has not lost sight of its objectives and has persevered through these challenging times by continuing to raise awareness, provide trainings and outreach and pursue opportunities so that our state is better positioned to address human trafficking,â Nessel said. âI commend each member of the Commission for their devoted efforts and look forward to working with Gov. Whitmer and the Legislature in this
Michigan AG s Office teams up with Uber, Polaris for human trafficking awareness campaign
and last updated 2021-01-29 17:11:26-05
MICHIGAN â The Michigan Attorney Generalâs office has teamed up with Uber to raise awareness about human trafficking.
Both groups are working with Polaris to help Uber drivers and delivery people learn the signs of trafficking and what to do about it.
Michigan Assistant Attorney General and Chair of the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission, Kelly Carter, said the training teaches drivers and the public to think outside the trafficking myths.
She said, âDonât assume that a victim of trafficking only has one look or presents in only one situation.â
Michigan AG office updates human trafficking webpage
and last updated 2021-01-05 15:50:54-05
LANSING, Mich. â Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Tuesday announced a major update to her officeâs human trafficking website.
The update includes resources and information for the general public, law enforcement and survivors of human trafficking, in addition to detailing the departmentâs efforts to prosecute human traffickers.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had proclaimed January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month on Tuesday morning.
âAs part of our continued efforts to provide valuable information to the public, we undertook these important revisions to our human trafficking webpage,â Nessel said. âThese updates provide more detailed information on human trafficking, the important work of the Commission and our efforts to eradicate these horrible crimes.â