ChicagoCAC hosts free and low-cost education and professional development for social workers, counselors, teachers, youth-serving organizations, and other professionals and community members.
Below you’ll find our upcoming virtual offerings. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. A link to pay for and receive Continuing Education credits will be available at the conclusion of the training for Illinois licensed social workers, counselors, or psychologists.
Please note that webinars are live and not recorded.
Human Trafficking Prevention: Bridging Awareness and Action
January 17, 2025 from 10 AM – 12 PM
Presented by Courtney Bunn, MSW, LCSW, Human Trafficking Program Manager, ChicagoCAC
During January’s Human Trafficking Prevention Month, ChicagoCAC invites you to join a conversation about recognizing and responding to risk and exploitation in your communities.
 The presentation will highlight recent anti-trafficking research and draw on learning opportunities from experiences of our staff in the field. Participants will learn how they can engage in various levels of prevention efforts and promote best practices and updated approaches for identification and intervention of human trafficking and sexual exploitation, including common questions of “how do I recognize a trafficking situation when I see it” and “how should I respond in those situations”.
CEUs will be available for a small fee to licensed professionals.
Keeping Children Safe for Professionals – In-Person Training
February 11, 2025 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM at 1240 S. Damen Ave
ChicagoCAC is offering a FREE in-person Keeping Children Safe for Professionals training to those who work with youth in an organizational or community setting. Topics include the prevalence and impact of child sexual abuse, how to respond to youth disclosures and/or concerning and inappropriate behavior, an overview of mandated reporting, ChicagoCAC’s role in child abuse investigations, and what prevention looks like in youth-serving organizations.
REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 50 INDIVIDUALS, so sign up today for your chance to attend this vital training – we hope to offer this opportunity again in the future! If you have questions before or after registering, please reach out to lbaudler@chicagocac.org.
Note: Parking is available but limited at ChicagoCAC
CEUs will be available for licensed professionals for a small fee.