Temple Beth El Hosts Community Screening of 'Break the Chain' Documentary

From Temple Beth El: The Women of Temple Beth El are sponsoring the screening of a very important documentary film called BREAK THE CHAIN for Sanctum House, a safe home for survivors of human trafficking. The event will be held at Temple Beth El, located at 7400 Telegraph Road, in Bloomfield Hills on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at 7 p.m.

BREAK THE CHAIN is a feature-length documentary film that addresses the often hidden-in-plain-sight issue of Human Trafficking within Michigan communities and the United States. The film chronicles two survivors of Human Trafficking – providing a detailed look at how trafficking goes unnoticed within our backyards. Accompanying the stories of these survivors are nearly 20 interviews with researchers, Senators, non-profit organizations, legal service agencies, law enforcement officers and several artists actively working to raise awareness for this global issue.

A special Q&A session will follow the screening featuring local experts including Laura Swanson, Producer of Break the Chain; Deborah Monroe, Survivor and Owner of Recovery Concepts; Wendy Reyes, Lieutenant at the Oakland County Sherriff Department; Jane White, Director of Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force and Edee Franklin, Founder/President of Sanctum House.

“It’s not only vital to increase awareness of the horrors of human trafficking, it is equally essential to take action,” said Edee Franklin, Founder/President of Sanctum House. “We know that the need for long-term safe homes is lacking nationally; the ratio of safe houses for human trafficking victims is almost nonexistent, so community support is vital. In Michigan alone there are less than 20 beds for adult women survivors.”

“We’re grateful to the Women of Temple Beth El for their willingness to enlighten our community while also being an agent for change. Sanctum House is offering women tangible hope that is in short supply. Their involvement too is breaking the chain of silence, and their participation extraordinary. Through such insight and kindness, women are addressing social issues and making a difference,” added Franklin.

This important community event is open to the public and there is no charge to attend. A dessert reception will follow the screening and Q&A session. The event is not recommended for children under age 13. Reservations are required as space is limited. Please RSVP online at www.tbeonline.org by Monday, March 27, 2017. For more information, contact Danielle Gordon at 248.851.1100 or visit breakthechainfilm.com.

About Women of Temple Beth El:

Based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan The Women of Temple Beth El is the collective voice and strength of the women of Temple Beth El. For more than 100 years, the organization has offered women of all ages a variety of opportunities to become active participants in congregational life. Women are able to come together for friendship, support, community, activism, learning and spiritual growth. For more information on The Women of Temple Beth El, please visit http://www.tbeonline.org/the-women-of-temple-beth-el or call 248.535.9336.

About Sanctum House:

Sanctum House of Royal Oak, Michigan is a home for female adult survivors of human trafficking. Its mission is to provide a sanctuary for these women survivors and to empower them with the life skills they need in order to achieve a sustainable and independent lifestyle. For more information, please visit www.sanctumhouse.org or call 248.574.9373.

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