Human Trafficking Seminar (HTS)
2026-06-23 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
The $25.00 registration fee covers all learning materials.
If you are a staff, active student, volunteer or intern, the fee for training is waived. Please select this option on the registration form.
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The Human Trafficking Seminar is a 2-hour training offered at Safe Haven’s office. It offers an in-depth look at human trafficking, including definitions and an overview of sex trafficking and labor trafficking. This training will examine the many different typologies of human trafficking, including trends and the landscape of human trafficking in West Michigan. Participants will learn about the impact human trafficking has on adult and minor victims, risk factors and vulnerabilities of trafficking, as well as strategies and tactics used by traffickers.
Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to:

Report a nuanced understanding of sex and labor trafficking
Identify risk factors for trafficking
Define different typologies of human trafficking
Identify indicators of trafficking for adult and minor victims
Identify steps they can take to support someone experiencing trafficking
Report a greater understanding of the human trafficking supportive services offered by Safe Haven

Please note that this seminar is not the best environment for an individual who is currently experiencing domestic abuse or human trafficking. Please call or text our hotline if you would like information on support groups: 616-452-6664 Please contact us at 616-452-6664 or prevention@shmgr.org with questions.
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2026 Annual Fall Luncheon
2026-10-06 11:30 - 13:00 | JW Marriott Grand Rapids, 235 Louis St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Save the date for our annual fall luncheon
Safe Haven Ministries invites you to attend our annual fall luncheon on October 6, 2026 from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the JW Marriott Grand Rapids. This event will celebrate the 36 years of impact we’ve made together and a powerful opportunity to further our mission of ending domestic abuse and human trafficking.
Your presence and generosity will directly support our programs, outreach efforts, and safe housing initiatives.
Please join for a beautiful afternoon filled with:

A delicious lunch and refreshments.
Powerful stories from survivors and advocates.
A message from our CEO Rachel VerWys.
A musical performance.
Opportunities to connect, reflect, and inspire action.

If you are not able to join us but would still like to support Safe Haven Ministries’ efforts, please consider making a donation online or contacting Debbie Murphy at dmurphy@safehavenministries.org for additional ways to get involved.
Highlights from the 35th Annual Luncheon
