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Nov
6
Wed
22nd Annual Together We Can Conference
Nov 6 – Nov 8 all-day
22nd Annual Together We Can Conference

The Together We Can Conference is a multi-day conference with over 50 workshops, institutes, keynotes and more! The multi-disciplinary event that is considered the place to go for child abuse and neglect training for CASA, CAC, Judges, parents’ attorneys, children’s attorneys, social workers, Indigent Defenders, DCFS workers, law enforcement professionals, education professionals, mental health professionals, and more!

The TWC conference began in Louisiana in 2002 as a merger between two events that were very similar and often had the same speakers – the Families in the Balance Conference and the Justice for Children Conference. Since that time, several other organizations have begun collaboratively working with us annually to present this conference.

The Together We Can conference will offer in-depth learning opportunities which address policy and practice concerns. There will be keynote addresses focused on the latest trends and institute sessions allowing more intensive attention to the selected topics.  Awards will be presented during Keynote sessions to honor those who have demonstrated commitment above and beyond on behalf of children.

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Nov
20
Wed
Mandated Reporting: Understanding Laws, Responsibilities, and Best Practices for Reporting Suspected Abuse and Neglect
Nov 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Mandated Reporting: Understanding Laws, Responsibilities, and Best Practices for Reporting Suspected Abuse and Neglect

Join us for an essential session on “Mandated Reporting” presented by the Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund. This virtual event is designed for professionals, attorneys, caregivers, educators, and community members who have a legal and ethical obligation to protect children from abuse and neglect. Our speaker will provide a comprehensive overview of mandated reporting laws, the responsibilities of reporters, adn the best practices for handling suspected cases of abuse and neglect. Participants will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to fulfill their mandated reporting duties effectively and safeguard the well-being of children in their care.

SPEAKER:

Sherrard Crespo is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who obtained her Masters Degree in Social Work from Louisiana State University in 2017. Her professional background is highlighted by her work with suicide education, prevention, intervention, and postvention. Sherrard is currently employed with VIA LINK in the position of Director of Outreach and PCAL where her current duties include: clinical oversight of VIA LINK’s 24/7 contact center, VIA LINK internal training on suicide risk assessment, community outreach and education on VIA LINK services as well as specialized skills and information on suicide, crisis intervention, and trauma. She also facilitates VIA LINK’s two support groups: Survivors of Suicide Loss and “Real Talk” a support group for teens with suicide ideation. She is also the Director for Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana (PCAL), the Louisiana state affiliate for Prevent Child Abuse America, which is operated by VIA LINK, in which her current focus includes education and advocacy for the community to support Louisiana families and prevent child abuse. Her professional clinical skills also include seeing individual clients who are bereaved by suicide loss as well as providing consultation for clients who are assessed for suicide risk.

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