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Have ever seen an alarming post about Human Trafficking that made you immediately want to click "share" to let everyone know about it? You want everyone you know to be safe and aware right!?! Yes. And No. YES we want everyone we know to be safe and aware. NO we do not want to share random unchecked posts. There are a lot of posts out there about Human Trafficking that are sharing information that is just plain NOT TRUE, and harmful to Survivors and potentially others in the

The digital world can feel scary . Everywhere we look we hear about online scammers, deepfake images and videos, exploiters using social media platforms to lure people in, younger and younger children being exposed to pornography, cyberbullying…the list goes on and on. It can feel paralyzing and defeating. We live in a digital world, the idea of living without technology feels impossible. So, what can we do? Resources to empower you to safely navigate the digital world. Thank

Laws can help, and laws can hurt. We see this manifested through anti-human trafficking legislation. Laws can help. There are laws that punish Traffickers for the harm that they have done by putting them in jail and giving them fines. There are laws that hold buyers accountable for the harm that they cause by putting them on probation and giving them fines. There are laws that protect children from being arrested for commercial sex. Laws can also hurt. There are laws that onl

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As the Survival Council gets ready for their final Outreach of 2025 we wanted to introduce you to the incredible and resilient women who are a part of the 2025 Cohort group. They meet weekly to learn, plan, grow in leadership and support each other. They have spent time engaging in Direct Service, Advocacy, Awareness and Training, and Outreach. The Lit&Legit Podcast was filmed and recorded at different times throughout the year as well. We are grateful for each of the women w

As the year wraps up we want to share a video to highlight the incredible work that has been done at The Gate Way this year. Everything we do is to help empower Survivors toward independence. We firmly believe that every Survivor is valued and has the power to embrace who they are and achieve purpose. We are committed to helping all humans who have been exploited to regain their strength and independence and to build a brighter future for themselves and their families. Check

Our fundraiser is LIVE! Over the next couple months we will be raising funds to support The Gate Way. Our goal is to see 100 dozen donuts...

Heather McGannon joined our team in early January as The Gate Way's Administrative Assistant. She will help behind the scenes with the...

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What an amazing year here at The Gate Way! We want to share some of the highlights with you. View our Year End Newsletter by clicking the...

Join us this year to make an impact in our communities, state and country as we work together to learn, grow and act! Check out the...

Annie is a student from Michigan State University who interviewed Alice Jay, Lived Experienced Expert. Annie asks Alice "How to do...

Survival Council hosting an event for youth in partnership with the Girls Clubs

Thanks to our faithful supporters, December 2023 was a wonderful holiday celebration for 32 survivors! Great food, treats, entertainment,...

You can help by donating items off our Wishlist. Seasonal Clothing - New or gently used items only. During the winter months we...

Alice Jay, Gate Way Director, partnered with SHAR Detroit in leading a workshop for those who work with survivors of human trafficking...

Thanks to our Love Run friends at Northridge Church, The Gate Way was one of the recipients of their funds. Love Runs raises money to...

We are proud to announce that our Director and Founder, Alice Jay, was selected to join Class 8 of The Human Trafficking Leadership...

Survivor stories; journey to healing