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Becoming TRU: The Power of Relationship‑Building in Child Protection Work

In this segment, leaders in child advocacy, law enforcement, mental health, and child welfare reflect on one of the most important, yet often overlooked, elements of effective child protection work: relationships. The team discusses how understanding cognitive functioning, personal histories, trauma, and relational “templates” directly impacts how multidisciplinary partners work together across agencies like law enforcement, CPS/DFPS, forensic interviewers, prosecution, clinicians, and advocates. What You’ll Learn in This Video: • How tragedies in Travis County led to systemic change. • Why multidisciplinary teams initially struggled to collaborate. • The importance of trust‑building between agencies (CPS, police, prosecutors, CAC staff). • How personal histories and trauma affect workplace relationships. • The role of “bridge builders” and mediators in case staffings. • Why staff turnover demands constant retraining and relationship repair. • How COVID exposed cracks in team communication and connection. • The power of shared purpose in improving outcomes for children and families. Featured Speakers: Blanca Denise Lance, Director of Human Trafficking Division at the Department of Family and Protective Services Michael Torres, Chief Executive Officer at the Center for Child Protection Miriam Jansky, Chief Clinical Officer at the Center for Child Protection Cyndi Cantu, Chief Team Relations & Forensic Officer at the Center for Child Protection Lt. Christopher Keen, Child Abuse Unit at the Austin Police Department The Center for Child Protection is a nationally accredited children’s advocacy center located in Austin, TX, and the only nonprofit in Travis County involved in the investigation and prosecution of crimes against children. The Center provides forensic interviews, therapy, education, and medical services to children who have experienced physical or sexual abuse or who have witnessed a violent crime. Help make a difference for children in need. Like and subscribe to support the Center's mission! Follow the Center for Child Protection: Instagram: @Center4CP Facebook: @Center4CP www.centerforchildprotection.org Support the Center: Donate: https://centerforchildprotection.org/... Get Involved: https://centerforchildprotection.org/... Sign-up for a Free Webinar: https://centerforchildprotection.org/... #CenterforChildProtection #ChildAdvocacyCenter #ProtectAustinKids #AustinTX #ATX #ATXNonProfit #BecomingTRU #NMT