About CCAW

What started as a single gathering to bring together professionals in the field has since grown into a comprehensive platform that includes various programs aimed at expanding the reach and impact of its mission.

The Conference on Crimes Against Women (CCAW) is an annual event in Dallas, Texas dedicated to addressing and combating all forms of crimes against women. It serves as a platform for first responders, law enforcement, advocates, and other professionals to gather, share knowledge, and collaborate on strategies to prevent and respond to these crimes. CCAW offers more than 200 workshops, case studies and hands-on computer labs taught by local and national experts who explore the various facets of these heinous crimes and provide the most cutting-edge, relevant and creative tools that attendees can implement in their professions. Drawing 3,000 annually, CCAW is the only conference that addresses ALL crimes against women with a multidisciplinary focus that encourages a coordinated community response.

Alongside the main conference, CCAW now includes initiatives like the CCAW Summit: Beyond the Bounds, which focuses on specialized issues within the realm of gender-based violence, and the National Training Center on Crimes Against Women (NTC), which provides ongoing education and resources for professionals. Additionally, the Institute for Coordinated Community Response (ICCR) works with rural communities to develop collaborative, effective responses to domestic violence, while the Podcast on Crimes Against Women (PCAW) offers a platform to share insights and stories that raise awareness. Together, these programs help create a multi-faceted approach to combating crimes against women, fostering collaboration, and supporting continued learning across various sectors.

The mission of the Conference on Crimes Against Women (CCAW) is to provide a national forum to disseminate the highest level of training, information and strategies to professionals who are responders and advocates to victims of the many and varied forms of crimes against women including domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault and strangulation.

CCAW originated from a need for unified, comprehensive training to address gender-based violence. Founded in 2005 by Jan Langbein of Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support and the Dallas Police Department, the conference was envisioned as a space for professionals across various fields to collaborate and enhance their responses to crimes against women. Despite early challenges, CCAW has grown into a premier event, offering extensive training and fostering a dedicated community. Its ongoing mission underscores the power of collaboration and education in combating violence against women.