Conference on Crimes Against Women

09/05/2026

Healing begins with connection and restoration.

Trauma can leave people feeling disconnected from their bodies and surroundings. Breath, movement, and sensory awareness can help them feel grounded and present.

At this year’s CCAW Summit, Russell and Myra Strand will explore trauma recovery through snorkeling, trauma-informed yoga, human-centric interviewing, and crimes against women in outdoor spaces.

Want to experience their approach firsthand? Join their September 27 pre-conference, *Snorkeling into Healing*, a trauma-informed excursion designed to help you restore and reset.

Register now: https://bit.ly/3TtWvGz

09/04/2026

As a new semester begins, it’s important to highlight the dangers women face on college campuses. One in four undergraduate women will experience r**e or s*xual assault during their college years.

Change doesn’t come from one voice, it comes from all of us rising together. Share this post to raise awareness and join us in creating safer campuses for all women.

09/02/2026

Do you have knowledge that could strengthen the response to crimes against women? 🚨 Submit a proposal to speak at CCAW 2027!

This Saturday, September 5, is the final day to submit a speaker proposal for . We’re seeking practical strategies, compelling case studies, and field-tested insights from professionals across the field.

CCAW 2027 will take place May 24–27, 2027, at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel, we'd love to see you there!

Submit your proposal by September 5: https://bit.ly/3qZDhXZ

09/01/2026

Sexual abuse can affect a survivor’s well-being long after the abuse ends. Recognizing the link between trauma and su***de risk is essential to ensuring survivors receive the care, compassion and support they deserve.

Share this post to help bring this issue out of silence. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988.

08/31/2026

Turn two days of specialized training into progress toward your continuing education requirements.

At CCAW Summit, professionals across disciplines can earn CEUs while exploring the unique challenges of addressing gender-based crimes in coastal cities, rural towns, and resort communities.

Strengthen your skills and gain strategies you can apply in your work. Register to join us on September 28-29 in South Padre Island, TX: https://bit.ly/4cEs3xR

08/28/2026

One month until CCAW Summit 2026! 🚨

Join us September 28–29 in South Padre Island for Beyond the Bounds, a two-day training focused on the gender-based challenges unique to coastal cities, rural towns and resort communities.

Connect with experts, strengthen your response, and bring practical strategies back to your community. Register today: https://bit.ly/4cEs3xR

08/27/2026

"This has flipped my world upside down, and that's not something you can erase." – Kate Sweeney

An Oklahoma teen accused of s*xually assaulting and strangling two former girlfriends will serve no prison time after pleading no contest. Now, one of the survivors is speaking publicly about the violence she experienced and a legal outcome she says did not deliver justice.

Survivors deserve to be heard, supported, and taken seriously at every stage of the legal process. Read her story: https://bit.ly/4ihdF4q

If you or someone you know has experienced s*xual violence, support is available 24/7 through the National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673.

Jesse Butler, accused of s*xually assaulting and strangling two former girlfriends, was sentenced to rehabilitation, counseling and community service, but no time behind bars.

08/26/2026

An official message from our Chief Executive Officer Jan Langbein. Read more at www.genesisshelter.org/blog/cwggresponse.

08/26/2026

On this day in 1920, the 19th Amendment was officially certified, prohibiting the denial of voting rights based on s*x. In 1971, Congress designated August 26 as Women’s Equality Day.

Today, we honor the progress that has been made while recognizing the work that remains. Equality is more than a milestone in our history, it is an ongoing commitment to building a future where every woman can live safely and have her voice heard.

Explore the history behind and why the fight for equality continues in our recent blog: https://bit.ly/4x9SMMF

08/25/2026

CCAW Summit speaker, Jack Gates, brings decades of law enforcement experience to a topic that doesn't get enough attention: policing tourist communities.

Join him in South Padre Island, Texas, September 28–29, for a workshop exploring the unique challenges law enforcement faces when a community's population and its risks shift dramatically with the seasons.

Register for Summit to attend Jack's session: https://bit.ly/4cEs3xR