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.  

 The Growing Brain - PDF

Behavior Skills and Brain Worksheet - PDF

Are There Good Reasons to Stay? - PDF

 Circle of Parents - PDF

 Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma - PDF

 Making Sense of the Chaos - PDF

Oklahoma's Post Adjudication Review Boards - PDF

Parental Incarceration - Ethical Considerations and Promising Practices - PDF

Supporting Children and Families - An Overview of Parental Incarceration - PDF

Trauma-Informed Victim Advocacy - PDF

Abbott House - alrt! - PDF

Healing Centered Care - 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.