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DCAC provides evidence-informed training for community members, caregivers, and professionals on the front lines of child abuse prevention and response.

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Why Training Matters

Child abuse happens in every zip code in our county, which means each of us has an ethical and legal responsibility to recognize and report abuse.
Our training gives you the tools needed to protect children, support survivors, and prevent future harm.

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Who Should Attend?

We have courses designed for both professionals working in the field of child protection and community members who want to make a difference.

  • Law enforcement
  • DFPS caseworkers
  • Educators & school staff
  • Mental health professionals
  • Medical providers
  • Nonprofit staff
  • Faith leaders
  • Childcare providers
  • Volunteers & community advocates
  • Staff in child serving organizations
Training at DCAC

What Topics are Covered?

DCAC’s Training and Community Outreach team brings together experts from around the world to provide top-tier training on emerging trends and critical needs in the field of child protection, such as:

  • Recognize & Report
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Forensic Interviewing
  • Online Safety & Exploitation
  • Human Trafficking
  • Case & Team Coordination
  • Survivor Support Services

Earn Credit As You Learn

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Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT)

Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (LPC)

Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners (MSW)

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Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

All attendees seeking CEU accreditation must check with their licensing board to ensure CEU approval is given. OUT-OF-STATE ATTENDEES Training credit may be awarded at your state’s licensing agency’s discretion.PLEASE NOTE Only ONE certificate per registration can be obtained. No certificates will be given to attendees who did not register.

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