Annual Conference

2026 Oklahoma Child Abuse and Neglect Conference


March 30 - April 1, 2026

OKANA Resort in Oklahoma City

This conference is for all multi-disciplinary professionals who work in the field of child abuse and neglect. Attendees will learn best practices in the area of their discipline so they can provide services to children and their caregivers affected by child maltreatment with the intent of reducing trauma to the children and their caregivers.

 Below are all presentations from the 2025 conference that were provided by the presenters.  

Building a World Safe from Sexual Harm (Parts I and II) - PDF

Building Real Partnerships With Parents - PDF

Child Sexual Abuse Resource Flyer - PDF

Embodying the Spirit of Motivational Interviewing - PDF

 Fuel and Move - PDF

 Minimal Facts Interviewing - PDF

Motivational Interviewing and Goal Setting - PDF

OICA Legislative Learning Lab - PDF

Palomar - Domestic Violence - PDF

PARB - Trauma and How it Impacts Us - PDF

Strengthening Foster Care Through Managed Care Partnerships - PDF

The Birth of Child Protection - PDF

The Importance of Medical Examinations in CAC's - PDF

The Power of a Trusted Adult - PDF

The Stages of a Deprived Case - PDF

Trauma-Informed Safe Spaces - PDF

Understanding and Preventing Child Trafficking - PDF

What is the Office of Family Representation (OFR) - PDF

When the Past Comes Forward - PDF


Co-Sponsors:

 

Oklahoma Advisory Task Force Board on Child Abuse and Neglect


Oklahoma Department of Human Services

 

Oklahoma State Department of Health

 

District Attorney's Council

 

Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth


Children's Advocacy Centers of Oklahoma


Haruv USA


 

 

Conference Goals

To provide professionals who work in the area of child maltreatment with current research and best practices to better respond and provide appropriate services to children and their caregivers in the area of child maltreatment.

Conference Objectives

Attendees will be able to

  • Learn current best practices in the areas of child maltreatment.
  • Recognize and be more aware of signs and symptoms of abuse, neglect, and substance abuse exposed children.
  • Raise awareness of the importance of cultural competencies in day-to-day activities.