September 9th & 10th, 2026
Hartford Convention Center
100 Columbus Blvd
Hartford, CT 06103
About CCA: The Connecticut Children’s Alliance (CCA) is a statewide coalition of Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) and multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) working to prevent and respond to child abuse and exploitation. We bring together law enforcement, child protection, medical and mental health providers, advocates, and community members, so children only have to tell their story once and get the help they need fast.
About the Conference: The Response Through Recovery Conference brings together professionals from across Connecticut to share knowledge and learn best practices for responding to child abuse and exploitation. With a variety of sessions and workshops, the conference offers practical tools, evidence-based strategies, and opportunities for collaboration to strengthen outcomes for children and families.
Conference Date: The 8th Annual Response Through Recovery Conference will be held on September 9th and 10th, 2026 at the Connecticut Convention Center.
Call for Proposals: Experienced and dynamic presenters from law enforcement, child welfare, children’s mental health, education, forensic interviewing, medical and legal fields, child advocacy centers, and community organizations invested in the field of child abuse are invited to submit workshop proposals for the 8th Annual Response Through Recovery Conference, hosted by the Connecticut Children’s Alliance (CCA). Workshops are expected to be 90 minutes in length. This year’s conference will offer three main focus areas:
About the Conference: The Response Through Recovery Conference brings together professionals from across Connecticut to share knowledge and learn best practices for responding to child abuse and exploitation. With a variety of sessions and workshops, the conference offers practical tools, evidence-based strategies, and opportunities for collaboration to strengthen outcomes for children and families.
Conference Date: The 8th Annual Response Through Recovery Conference will be held on September 9th and 10th, 2026 at the Connecticut Convention Center.
Call for Proposals: Experienced and dynamic presenters from law enforcement, child welfare, children’s mental health, education, forensic interviewing, medical and legal fields, child advocacy centers, and community organizations invested in the field of child abuse are invited to submit workshop proposals for the 8th Annual Response Through Recovery Conference, hosted by the Connecticut Children’s Alliance (CCA). Workshops are expected to be 90 minutes in length. This year’s conference will offer three main focus areas:
- Strengthening the MDT Response: Workshops should focus on ways disciplines within Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs) can collaborate to improve outcomes for children and families. Suggested topics include: Child Safety and Protection, MDT Coordination, Case Review, Investigation, Testifying in Court, Forensic Interviewing, Prosecution, Law Enforcement, Equity, Access and Inclusivity of Services, Victim Services & Advocacy, Medical Evaluation and Physical Abuse, and Mental Health.
- Child Abuse Prevention: Workshops should focus on preventing child abuse, including primary prevention strategies such as educating parents and caregivers on positive parenting techniques, providing support services to families in need, and promoting community awareness and engagement. Suggested topics include: Trauma/ACES, Child Abuse, Principles of Prevention, Youth Violence, Poly-victimization, Intergenerational Trauma, Teen Dating/Violence, Domestic Violence/Interpersonal Violence, Child Maltreatment, Theory of Change, and Building Resilient Communities.
- Human Trafficking: Workshops should address human trafficking of both adults and children. Suggested topics include: Labor Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, Sextortion, Social Media and Online Safety for Children, Survivor Voices, and Support Services for Victims.
Proposal Submission Deadline: All proposals are due by June 1st, 2026. Acceptance letters will be sent approximately 4–5 weeks after the proposal deadline. All submissions must be completed through our online submission process.
Questions: For questions or additional information, please contact matt@ctchildrensalliance.org.