Hope Against Trafficking

Committed to fighting Human Trafficking in Metro-Detroit and beyond.

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It can happen anywhere.

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Michigan mom fights off man trying to repeatedly kidnap her 12-year-old daughter in a Kroger grocery store

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Opportunity changes everything.
Dignity. Skills. Confidence.

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Healing is not quick.
Healing is not easy.
Healing is possible.
Hope walks with survivors through every step.

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Healing begins with a front door she can lock.
Hope starts with safety.

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Four pillars. One mission.

Housing. Healing. Opportunity. Prevention.

Hope that lasts.

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Leaving a trafficker is only step one. Without safe housing, trauma informed care, and real economic
options, survivors often end up vulnerable again. Michigan has serious gaps in housing and
prevention education. We are working on both sides: recovery and prevention.

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Michigan in 2024:
• 779 trafficking related contacts
• 254 confirmed cases
• 506 victims identified
• 3,307 cases and 6,909 victims since 2007
Every zip code in Michigan is affected. Survivor housing and long term care are essential.

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What trafficking really looks like:
• Someone the victim knows
• Manipulation and control
• Online recruitment
• Hidden in homes, schools, and workplaces
• Targets vulnerability
This is the reality Hope meets every day in Michigan.

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Forced labor profits are estimated at $236 billion dollars a year, up 37% from 2014.
Every investment in survivor housing, therapy, and job skills is a direct push against an economy that treats
people as disposable.
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50 million people are living in modern slavery worldwide. Around 28 million in forced labor and
22 million in forced marriage. Trafficking is present in every region, including high income countries.
We are sharing what this means for Michigan and how survivors can rebuild.

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Meet Mikayla Harris, Case Coordinator at Hope Against Trafficking.
A rising social work professional and Wayne State MSW student, Mikayla helps survivors rebuild their lives with compassion and dignity. “Every survivor deserves to be seen, heard, and given the chance to heal.”💜

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Meet Angela Alongi, Program Director at Hope Against Trafficking. With over a decade in behavioral health and crisis response, Angela leads with compassion and faith — helping survivors rebuild their lives with dignity, strength, and hope. 💜
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Meet Ana Easlick, Board Member at Hope Against Trafficking. “It started with a poster at a Michigan rest area. Something in me shifted, to see it so close to home,” she says. When a friend later shared her work with Hope, Ana felt called to help. Now she turns awareness into hope

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Meet Karen Ewing, Board Member & Secretary at Hope Against Trafficking. After 33 years as a Registered Nurse, Karen felt called to a new mission: helping survivors heal physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Guided by faith, she continues to serve with compassion and grace. 💜

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Meet Michele Isbister: mom, grandma, and Executive Director of Hope Against Trafficking. What began as volunteering became her life’s calling: guiding survivors toward healing, job training, and renewed purpose. Every woman deserves to rebuild with dignity and hope. 💜 #Hope

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Meet Alana Brayboy, Board Member at Hope Against Trafficking. A survivor of human trafficking and author of Rescued, Alana now helps others find healing through faith. As a therapist, she leads weekly mental health groups and mentors residents on their path to restoration. 💜

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Meet Jennifer Buzonowski, Board Member at Hope Against Trafficking.

After seeing firsthand how trafficking destroys young lives, Jennifer turned compassion into action. She’s now a voice for prevention, restoration, and hope. 💜
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Meet Natalie Patterson, Board Member at Hope Against Trafficking.
A proud Michigander and longtime community advocate, Natalie knows trafficking isn’t a distant issue — it’s here at home. Her mission: to equip every youth and teen to recognize the signs and stay safe. 💜