2026 Past SESSIONS
Disability and Abuse: Empowering Advocacy and Protection for Children with Disabilities
Taylor Roane, Autism Spectrum Therapies
Taylor Roane, Autism Spectrum Therapies
Love Shouldn't Hurt: Preventing Teen Dating Violence Through Awareness, Connection and Support
Ms. Veronica Freeman, La Early Start Association
Ms. Veronica Freeman, La Early Start Association
Breaking the Silence: Understanding and Preventing
Child Sexual Abuse
Jordan Webster, Education Director, Gingerbread House Children's Advocacy Center
Child Sexual Abuse
Jordan Webster, Education Director, Gingerbread House Children's Advocacy Center
2025 Archived SESSIONS
When Holidays Hurt: Supporting Children and Families
During High-Stress Seasons
Dr. Sebastian Del Corral Winder, Clinical Psychologist, LSUHSC
During High-Stress Seasons
Dr. Sebastian Del Corral Winder, Clinical Psychologist, LSUHSC
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Strengthening Families Through Protective Factors
Thomas Mitchell, LPC-S, NCC, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences 
Back to School, Back to Safety: The Role of Schools in Child Abuse Prevention
ReShonn Saul, Louisiana Supreme Court - FINS AP 
Strengthening Parent-Child Relationships: Building Secure Attachments Through Communication and Connection
Levar Robinson, Fathers on a Mission 
Legal Advocacy for Child Protection:
Navigating the Law to Safeguard Children Franchesca Hamilton-Acker, JD 
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Recognizing and Responding to Neglect: More than What You See
Dr. Amy Dickson, LSUHSC Infant Team 
Supporting Children After Abuse: Healing and Recover
Devi Miron, PHD, Tulane School of Medicine Sabrina G. Lewis, MSW, Tulane Parenting Education Program 
Breaking the Cycle:
The Intersection of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Mariah Stidham Wineski, Executive Director, LA Coalition Against Domestic Violence |
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Identifying and Providing Mental Health Services
for At-Risk Children Kayana Bradley, Peer Support Specialist Kathy Cook, JD, CWLS 
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The Role of Early Education
in Child Abuse Prevention Caroline Nailor Oglesby, Early Steps Louisiana 
Preventing Child Sexual Abuse:
Strategies and Programs for Education, Awareness and Prevention Stacie LeBlanc JD, MEd & Viola Vaughan-Eden, PhD, MSW, MJ with Up Institute 
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2024 Archived SESSIONS
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Mandated Reporting:
Understanding Laws, Responsibilities, and Best Practices for Reporting Suspected Abuse & Neglect Sherrard Crespo, LCSW 
Building Resilience in Children and Families:
Techniques for Supporting Children and Families to Overcome Adversity Corie Hebert, Ph.D., LMSW |
Implementing Trauma-Informed
Approached in Schools, Healthcare, Judicial, and Community Services Thomas Mitchell, LPC-S, NCC 
Community Engagement in Child Protection:
Focusing on Mobilizing Community Resources LaToya Butler, BA, MPA, DCFS |
Teaching Children About Personal Safety:
Empowering Them to Speak Up Patra Minix and Michaelynn Parks, LCSW with FYCA |
Advocacy and Policy Development:
Promoting Legislative Measures to Safeguard Children from Abuse & Neglect Susan Nelson, Executive Director LA Partnership for Children & Families |
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Substance Abuse:
UNDERSTANDING ITS IMPACT ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES JOY BRACEY, EdD, LPC, NCC |
Promoting Positive Discipline Techniques:
Alternatives to Physical Punishment Dr. Amy Dickson, PsyD |
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EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES
FOR TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT ABUSE HEATHER DENENAE, REGIONAL TRAFFICKING CARE COORDINATOR, HOPE HOUSE CAC 
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CREATING A CULTURE OF OPENNESS AND TRUST:
ENCOURAGING FAMILY DIALOGUE ABOUT DIFFICULT TOPICS LISA KAICHEN AND ERIKA HENDERSON 
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2023 ARCHIVED SESSIONS
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2022 ARCHIVED SESSIONS
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The Heart of a Father: Inspiring Responsible Fatherhood to Prevent Child Abuse
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Teens & Technology: What Parents Need to Know
LaTasha C. Watts |
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Strategies for Working with Families Through An LGBTQ+ Lens
Gerald P. Mallon, DSW, Julia Lathrop Professor of Child Welfare & the Associate Dean of Scholarship & Research, Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College |
Watch for the Signs: Youth Suicide Prevention
Sherrard Crespo, LCSW, Director of Outreach and Prevent Child Abuse, VIA LINK |
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Back to School: Preventing Bullying & Cyberbullying in the Classroom & Beyond
Laurey Jones, Membership Director, Girl Scouts Louisiana East |
Summer Safety for Children: What You Don't Know Could Hurt Them
Marc Adams, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, American Red Cross |
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Prevention Strategies: Understanding Youth at Risk
Stephen Phillippi, Jr., PhD, LCSW, CCFC, LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans |
When the Village Falls Apart: Lessons Learned in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
Shobana Powell, DSW, LCSW, Human Trafficking Trainer & Consultant |
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Interrupting Racism & Implicit Bias in the World of Child Abuse Prevention, Child Welfare & The Judicial System
Jessica Jones, PhD, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Department of Children & Family Services |
Capable Kids & Families Improving Outcomes for Kids with Disabilities & Their Families
Nicole Flores, Executive Director of Families Center of Acadiana & Susan Riehn, Executive Director of Families Helping Families of Southwest Louisiana |