Video: Survivors of human trafficking share their stories🦋
Janine Sadaj • March 19, 2026
Detroit News multimedia reporter Katy Kildee and special projects reporter Jennifer Chambers spend time with Hope residents
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Listen to their stories and an introduction from executive director, Michele Isbister here: Video: Survivors of human trafficking share their stories
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