A multi-disciplinary approach
to child abuse
The largest conference of its kind in Mississippi, One Loud Voice provides both basic and advanced training in the detection, investigation, prosecution, and healing interventions in all types of child victimization, including physical and sexual abuse, neglect, fatalities, sexual exploitation, abduction, trafficking, and internet-related exploration.
If your organization is interested in the health and safety of children or in training law enforcement, child protective services personnel, prosecutors, or other professionals involved in protecting children, this premier conference is ideal for you!
2024 One Loud Voice
Registration is Open
November 12 @ 4:30 pm - Networking Social
November 13 & 14 from 8 am - 5pm - Conference
Beau Rivage | Biloxi, Mississippi
Champions for Children
Each year Children’s Advocacy Centers of Mississippi is proud to receive nominations for our Champion for Children awards. This award honors those in the state who support the enhancement of multidisciplinary teams, local child advocacy centers, and best practice approaches to serving child victims and their families.
In 2022, we were delighted to present the Champions for Children Award to Dr. Bev Evans as someone who recognizes the vision and statewide impact of the work of our organization. The One Loud Voice Conference gives us the opportunity to publicly thank those who go above and beyond to ensure the protection of children in Mississippi.
Judge Thomas H. Broome Champions for Children Honorees
2012
Senator Brice Wiggins
Senator Hob Bryan
Representative Herb Frierson
Representative Percy W. Watson
Representative Bobby B. Howell
Senator Eugene S (Buck) Clarke
Senator J.P. Wilemon, Jr.
2015
Dee Bates, 14th Judicial District
Elizabeth Crisler, Liquid Creative
2016
Jim Hood, Attorney General
Nucor Steel
2017
Judge Thomas H. Broome, Rankin County Youth Court
David Calder, University of Mississippi School of Law
2018
Lincoln County Multidisciplinary Team
Wendy Bryant, Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services
Viedale Washington, Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services
2019
Captain Tonya Madison, Jones County Sheriff’s Office
Tomiko Mackey, Family Crisis Services
James G. “Bo” Chastain, Mississippi State Hospital
2020
Dr. Scott Benton, Children’s Safe Center
Reba Motton, Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services
2021
Dr. Lisa Yazdani, ChildFirst Faculty
Lashaunda Buckhalter, Hattiesburg Police Department
2022
Dr. Owen “Bev” Evans, Pediatric Neurologist and co-founder of Friends of Children Hospital
2023
Justice Randy Pierce, Assistant Dean of Advancement- Mississippi College School of Law
2024
Chris Daniel, Assistant District Attorney
2nd Judicial District of Mississippi
CAST Crusader honorees
2023
Angel Fason, Mississippi State University
2024
Keith Stovall, Copiah- Lincoln Community College
CAST Crusader
Children’s Advocacy Centers of Mississippi™ would like to recognize an outstanding individual who is committed to the Mississippi CAST program and workforce development representing systematic change for the protection of children. CAST Crusaders must demonstrate dedication to the CAST program and continued growth and enhancement of the CAST movement throughout the state. The CAST Crusader of the Year Award will be announced as part of the Annual One Loud Voice Conference held in November.