Children's Advocacy Centers of Virginia

ChildFirst Training
2025-09-29 08:00 - 2025-10-03 17:00 (America/New_York) | Christiansburg, Christiansburg, VA, United States
ChildFirst™ Virginia is an intensive five day course in which students learn the necessary skills to conduct an investigative, forensic interview of a suspected victim of child abuse. This interactive course includes lectures; skill-building exercises; the review of recorded interviews; homework reading assignments; and a written examination at the end of the course.

ChildFirst Forensic Interviewing Training
2026-03-30 08:00 - 2026-04-03 17:00 | Arlington Police Department, 2100 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA, United States
ChildFirst™ Virginia is an intensive five day course in which students learn the necessary skills to conduct an investigative, forensic interview of a suspected victim of child abuse. This interactive course includes lectures; skill-building exercises; the review of recorded interviews; homework reading assignments; and a written examination at the end of the course. Registration now open here.

Valley CAC, Staunton, Virginia: Open House
2026-03-31 08:00 - 17:00 | 1105 Greenville Avenue, Staunton, VA, United States, 1105 Greenville Avenue, Staunton, VA, United States
Join us for an Open House to tour our space, meet our dedicated team, and learn how compassion, collaboration, and community make this work possible. Every child deserves to feel safe, heard, and supported.

During Child Abuse Prevention Month, we invite you to step inside the Valley Children’s Advocacy Center and see how our community comes together to bring hope and healing to children and families impacted by abuse.
Light refreshments will be served.

ChildFirst Forensic Interviewing Training
2026-07-13 08:00 - 2026-07-17 17:00 | Advanced Technology Center (ATC), 1800 College Crescent, Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, United States
ChildFirst™ Virginia is an intensive five-day course in which students learn the necessary skills to conduct an investigative, forensic interview of a suspected victim of child abuse. This interactive course includes lectures, skill-building exercises, the review of recorded interviews, homework reading assignments, and a written examination at the end of the course.
Learn More about the Training & Register Here: https://cvent.me/NynYn8
Learn More about ChildFirst® Training in Virginia: https://www.cacva.org/childfirst-training-virginia/

ChildFirst Forensic Interviewing Training
2026-09-14 08:00 - 2026-09-18 17:00 | Christiansburg, Christiansburg, VA, United States
ChildFirst™ Virginia is an intensive five day course in which students learn the necessary skills to conduct an investigative, forensic interview of a suspected victim of child abuse. This interactive course includes lectures; skill-building exercises; the review of recorded interviews; homework reading assignments; and a written examination at the end of the course.
Learn More about the Training & Register Here: https://web.cvent.com/event/a40ea94f-8363-4932-8165-a271c5283fbc/summary
Learn More about ChildFirst® Training in Virginia: https://www.cacva.org/childfirst-training-virginia/

Justice in Action: Virginia's Conference on Child Abuse & Exploitation
2026-10-28 - 2026-10-30 | Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort, 4201 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451, United States
Join us in 2026 at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort for a networking and training event designed for professionals dedicated to preventing, recognizing, investigating, and responding to child abuse.

This multidisciplinary conference will feature 45 workshop opportunities led by state and national experts, providing education and resources for professionals across the child advocacy field, including Child Advocacy Center staff, law enforcement, child protective services, forensic interviewers, medical providers, mental health professionals, family advocates, and community partners.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn best practices, strengthen collaborative responses, and gain valuable tools to better support children and families.

Conference Registration:

For CACVA Members
• $450 Early Bird by August 30, 2026
• $500 after early bird
General Registration
• $500 Early Bird by August 30, 2026
• $550 after early bird
One day registration $225
Child Advocacy Center staff should contact CACVA for registration details.
Workshop Proposals
Proposal submissions for the 2026 conference are now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied.
Interested in presenting at a future conference? Selected presenters receive complimentary conference registration, one night hotel stay, and travel expenses. Stay tuned for details on our next call for proposals.
For more information, email info@cacva.org
