“Together We Can” Conference, Lafayette LA

Rene Howitt spoke at the 11th annual “Together We Can” conference in Lafayette, LA. on Oct. 28th-30th, 2013.  She presented a workshop entitled “Abuse—Replacing Polyvictimization.”

The Together We Can Conference is a multi-disciplinary event that is highly respected as the place to go for child abuse and neglect training for CASA, CAC, Judges, parents’ attorneys, children’s attorneys, parent attorneys, social workers, Indigent Defenders, DCFS workers, education professionals, foster and adoptive parents, law enforcement professionals, mental health professionals, and more!

The TWC conference began 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 then we have had several other organizations also merge into the coalition working annually to present this conference. This year the Louisiana Foster and Adoptive Parents Association will be merging their event with the Together We Can Conference! We welcome you to the TWC family!

The Together We Can conference offers 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. An awards evening will be held on Tuesday evening to honor those who have demonstrated commitment above and beyond on behalf of children.