Lecture Series is held at various times throughout the year in DCAC’s state-of-the-art training facility. The Lecture Series is designed for the sole purpose of providing training to only those people employed by governmental and nonprofit agencies in the fields of law enforcement, prosecution, child protective services, social work, children’s advocacy, therapy, probation, parole, and medicine who work directly with child victims of crime and whose intent is to help children in their healing process.
There is no cost to attend, but participants must pre-register online.
Registration is limited to professionals employed in governmental and nonprofit agencies who work directly with children and families. Please note, some trainings are further restricted to only those professionals in the fields of law enforcement, prosecution, child protective services, social work, children’s advocacy, therapy, probation, parole, and medicine who work directly with child victims of crime whose intent is to help children in their healing process. DCAC staff reserves the right to refuse registration and/or admission to any individual who does not meet these criteria. If you have any questions about your registration, please email Lana Ahrens at lahrens@dcac.org.
Continuing Education
Continuing professional education credit has been applied for on behalf of the following groups:
- Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)
- All attendees seeking CEU accreditation must check with their licensing board to ensure CEU approval is given.
- Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (LPC)
- All attendees seeking CEU accreditation must check with their licensing board to ensure CEU approval is given.
- Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners (MSW)
- Attendees wishing to obtain TCOLE credit must self-report through their department. Lecture Series is not able to submit on their behalf.
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 after completion of session survey. No certificates will be given to attendees who did not register.
2025 Calendar
Sexual Assault of Children 360 – October 9 – 10, 2025
Presented by: Larry Braunstein, JD, Graham Hill, Ph.D. and Jim Tanner, Ph.D.
Thursday, October 9 – Friday, October 10, 2025 – 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Register here: https://cvent.me/MbzORg
Investigating Child Abuse and Child Homicide – October 15-17, 2025
Presented by: Nancy Oglesby, Mike Milnor and Robin Foster
Wednesday, October 15 – Friday, October 17, 2025 – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Register here: https://cvent.me/ZMzA3a
Sexual Abuse Dynamics – November 5, 2025
Presented by: Holly Dotson, Meggie Evans, and Eli Molina
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 8:30 – 12 PM
Register for In Person here: https://cvent.me/9wyRWk
Register for Virtual Here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7015356325516617823
Sustaining You in Your Career Using CE-CERT: Components for Enhancing Career Experience and Reducing Trauma – November 6, 2025
Presented by: Elena Doskey de Lobón, Ph.D.
Thursday, November 6, 2025 – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Register for In-Person here: https://cvent.me/WyqAva
Register for Virtual here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3784949378260725340
Safeguarding Supervision Using the CE-CERT Model – November 7, 2025
Presented by: Elena Doskey de Lobón, Ph.D.
Friday, November 7, 2025 – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Register for In-Person here: https://cvent.me/G1b707
Register for Virtual here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4503080004779842136
Recognizing and Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Homeschooled Children – November 13, 2025
Presented by: Jonah Stewart
Thursday, November 13, 2025 – 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
*Virtual only
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6225066950111293535
Description and Learning Objectives: Description attached
The CAC’s Role in Medical Coordination – December 9, 2025
Presented by: Kelsey Moore and Sarah Conant
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
*Virtual only
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eXwvdX2iRsyNI1xCU4MzIg
2026 Calendar
Search Warrant Writing – January 14-15, 2026
Presented by: Detective Andrew Padrutt
Wednesday, January 14 – Thursday, January 15, 2026 – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Register: https://cvent.me/eAKQEz
Identifying and Intercepting School Shooters Through Cyber Investigation – February 18-20, 2026
Presented by: Richard Wistocki
Wednesday, February 18 – Friday, February 20, 2026 – 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Register: https://cvent.me/zqZ8z
Sustaining You in Your Career Using CE-CERT: Components for Enhancing Career Experience and Reducing Trauma – April 9, 2026
Presented by: Elena Doskey de Lobón, Ph.D.
Thursday, April 9, 2026 – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Register for In-Person: https://cvent.me/Kdq8KV
Register for Virtual: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5235312970049915485
Safeguarding Supervision Using the CE-CERT Model – April 10, 2026
Presented by: Elena Doskey de Lobón, Ph.D.
Friday, April 10, 2026 – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Register for In-Person: https://cvent.me/8QRAxr
Register for Virtual: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7805651197906529622
Sexual Abuse Dynamics – April 16, 2026
Presented by: Holly Dotson, Meggie Evans, and Eli Molina
Thursday, April 16, 2026 – 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Register for In-Person: https://cvent.me/NLXkvY
Register for Virtual: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3020896552616938325
DCAC Staff/Partner Trainings
DCAC New Team Member Orientation – October 28, 2025
Staff and Partners Only
Presented by: Madeline Reedy
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Register: https://cvent.me/Rv079l
Sustaining You in Your Career Using CE-CERT: Components for Enhancing Career Experience and Reducing Trauma – January 22, 2026
Staff and Partners Only
Presented by: Elena Doskey de Lobón, Ph.D.
Thursday, January 22, 2026 – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Register here: https://cvent.me/XM9l2Z
Sustaining You in Your Career Using CE-CERT: Components for Enhancing Career Experience and Reducing Trauma – July 9, 2026
Staff and Partners Only
Presented by: Elena Doskey de Lobón, Ph.D.
Thursday, January 22, 2026 – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Register here: https://cvent.me/aaLzwl