Events

Victim Advocacy Training

Date: Ongoing
Virtual

The Louisiana Alliance of Children's Advocacy Centers has partnered with several organizations and experts in the field of Victim Advocacy to create a 25 hour training that meets the 2023 National Children's Alliance Standards for Accreditation. The training is self paced and requires each participant to navigate the training by listening to each session in its entirety.

Online Victim Advocacy Training

Forensic Interview Region 3 Peer Review

Date: May 22, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

The purpose of regional peer reviews is to foster professional development among CAC staff through review and constructive discussions of current research and best practices as well as participation in case review. Regional peer reviews provide regular opportunities to network with peers, read and discuss current research articles, and give and receive feedback on cases in a professional and confidential setting. Please join your facilitators as we discuss an up to date research article. We will also discuss cases related to the topic of discussion.

Forensic Interview Region 2 Peer Review

Date: June 11, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

The purpose of regional peer reviews is to foster professional development among CAC staff through review and constructive discussions of current research and best practices as well as participation in case review. Regional peer reviews provide regular opportunities to network with peers, read and discuss current research articles, and give and receive feedback on cases in a professional and confidential setting. Please join your Facilitator as we discuss an up to date research article. We will also discuss cases related to the topic of discussion.

Advanced Forensic Interview Training

Start date: September 9, 2025
End date: September 10, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Slidell Office

Forensic interviewers & prosecutors will be provided with research-based information about forensic interviews & abuse dynamics in a way that is useful for the prosecution of child abuse cases.

Care Coordination Symposium

Start date: September 23, 2025
End date: September 24, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: TBA

Join us for a pivotal day-and-a-half event designed to equip region care coordinators and their care coordination team members including law enforcement officers, district attorneys, advocates, social workers, etc. with the knowledge and tools necessary to work collaboratively with human trafficking cases. This symposium promises to be an invaluable experience, offering insights from esteemed experts in the field and fostering a collaborative environment for sharing best practices and strategies.

LACAC Executive Director’s Training

Start date: November 11, 2025
End date: November 12, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: TBA

Join us for an exciting two-day retreat designed exclusively for Executive Leaders in a tranquil location. This engaging team-building event promises to be both fun-filled and educational, featuring expert facilitators who will delve into crucial executive topics such as innovative fundraising strategies, effective employee engagement practices, and much more. Participants can look forward to a memorable and enriching experience as we come together to explore ideas and strengthen our leadership skills.