All About TAASA’s 2027 Theme and RFP

The Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA) is seeking proposals for workshop presentations for the 2027 TAASA Conference to be held from June 27, 2027, to June 30th, 2027, at DFW Marriott Hotel and Golf Club at Champions Circle, Fort Worth, TX. All speakers who are selected to present a workshop session are eligible to attend our in-person conference for a discounted registration of $200.
This year’s theme, “Under the Texas Sky”, is more than a theme— it shows our connection to one another and the different places these connections come from: our roots, our work, our beliefs, our communities, and the paths that brought us to this field. Whether we stand as advocates, law enforcement, or partners in this journey, each vantage point offers a different view, but all are part of the same horizon. Just as the Texas sky shifts from sunrise to storm, from starlight to moonrise, our systems of support reach across the state in just as many forms. Our theme, Under the Texas Sky, highlights that no matter where we are, we are interconnected, and together we work to serve survivors in Texas.

We're seeking proposals that reflect the many vantage points of this work: the roles, regions, communities, and approaches that make up our shared sky. Tell us how your corner of the field connects to the larger picture by sharing what you've learned, what's shifting your view, or what impact looks like from where you stand. We welcome proposals from experienced presenters designed to meet audiences at every level, from those just beginning to find their footing in this work to those bringing years of advanced practice.

With this in mind, workshops should fit into one of the following focus areas:
1. Organizational Management and Strategy
2. Border/Rural Programming
3. Wellness, Healing, and Community Care
4. Prevention and Community Education
5. Survivor-Centered Advocacy Approaches
6. Survivor-Centered Counseling Approaches
7. Systems Response, SARTs, and Policy Change

Please keep in mind that sessions will be 1.5 hours in length.

Before submitting your workshop proposal, you can review the full RFP and print this form: Printable RFP.

If you would like to present your workshop in Spanish, please complete a Spanish RFP at Conferencia de TAASA 2027 Bajo el cielo de Texas

All workshop submissions will be reviewed and selected with the following criteria:
  • Clarity and Completeness of Proposal
    • Learning objectives are clear, strong, and achievable in the allotted time
    • Proposal is well-structured and provides sufficient detail
  • Relevance and Approach of Content
    • Content highlights approaches or strategies that serve the various needs of survivors and communities
    • Content displays a practical and multidisciplinary approaches
  • Presenter Expertise
    • Proposal reflects strong knowledge of the subject matter, experience, and credibility of the presenter(s) identified in the proposal
  • Contribution to Advancing the Field
    • Session supports critical conversations and supports the advancement of the field

Electronic submissions will be accepted from August 24th to September 30th, 2026. Acceptance notices will be sent to the primary email address starting December 17th, 2026. If your workshop is selected for the conference, you will have until January 4th, 2027, to confirm your assigned session date and time.

LATE and INCOMPLETE workshop proposals will not be accepted and cannot be reviewed. All workshop titles, descriptions, and content are subject to edits by our conference team.

If you have questions or need additional assistance with your proposal, please email the RFP Team at eval@taasa.org. For more information about workshop selection or scheduling, contact
 
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