Human Trafficking (exploitation for profit) happens online, at our schools, at local sporting events, and even in our neighborhood at parties. Traffickers target our most vulnerable people, especially teens. Predators lurk online, waiting for the right time to come in a pose as a friend. However, their intentions are nefarious. They are professional cons, that anybody can fall prey to.
An open invite is extended to the public, encouraging parents and teens to watch a riveting new film about human trafficking titled, Ring of Silence.
The FREE event will take place at Bay College in Escanaba, MI. Tuesday March 24, 2026.
A free food reception kicks-off at 5:30 pm with movie showtime at 6:00pm.
The Ring of Silence is based on real events that happened to teens in a Michigan high school. This film is rated for PG-13 audiences so they can understand that the perpetrators look like attractive young men and women in their school, like the kid on Instagram or Snapchat, or even like the guy next door.
Pregnancy Services of Delta County, which offers free and confidential services to women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy or individuals seeking parenting skills to enhance their parental abilities, is serving as this year’s co-host for the event.
Jamie Fisher, Executive Director of Pregnancy Services of Delta County, felt a strong calling to join forces with the U.P. Human Trafficking Task Force, having seen firsthand the devastating impact of sex trafficking on clients who’ve summoned the strength to seek help. With urgency, Fisher says, ‘The misconception that our peaceful and quit community is safe from sex trafficking needs to be replaced with awareness and action – it’s present, and our children are being victimized. Together, let’s educate ourselves and our kids about the signs, enabling them to shield themselves, their families, and others.’ Pregnancy Services of Delta County is committed to helping families in our community fight against this heinous crime.
Generously sponsored by the Bay De Noc and The Heart of The North Lion Clubs, a panel of local experts will take Q&A’s immediately following the movie from Jessica DeMay, stepmother to son Jordyn DeMay, who was sextorted that ultimately led to the teen’s early and tragic death by suicide. Other panelists include advocates from Delta Regional Child Advocacy Center, Delta County Central Dispatch, Escanaba Public Safety, Kingsford Public Safety, MSP, and Northpointe Behavioral Health Services. Counselors and HOPE crisis therapy dogs will be there in support of this sensitive but important public event.
Pregnancy Services of Delta County organizers along with generous support from Bay De Noc Lions Club, and The Heart of the North Lions Club are offering free admission but ask that you please plan to come together as a family and learn. Together, as a community, we can work to prevent these things from happening and keep each other safe.
To learn more about human trafficking in the U.P. and how you can help, look to the Upper Peninsula Human Trafficking Task Force for guidance. If you’re in need of support or have a tip, our 24-hour confidential helpline is just a call or text away at (906) 299-9243, or send an email to unite@upht123.org
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