This fall, Children’s Advocacy Centers of Mississippi will host the 12th Annual One Loud Voice Conference, Mississippi’s premier statewide training event focused on protecting children. Scheduled for November 4–6 at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, this gathering is expected to bring together more than 500 professionals who work on the front lines to protect and serve Mississippi’s most vulnerable children.
The One Loud Voice Conference is more than a moment of professional development - it’s an investment in the capacity and resilience of Mississippi’s child-serving workforce. Every breakout session, keynote, and panel discussion are designed to address real-world challenges and equip attendees with practical tools and updated knowledge. This includes sessions on trauma-informed care, investigative best practices, medical protocols, legal guidance, and cultural competency. It also provides a platform for survivor voices and practitioner insights, helping ensure that Mississippi’s child protection strategies remain informed, inclusive, and impactful.
The conference is intended to be a critical convening of voices from across disciplines and communities, unified by one mission: ensuring safety, justice, and healing for children who have experienced felony-level abuse, exploitation, and neglect.
A Cross-Disciplinary Call to Action
Conference attendees represent a broad cross-section of Mississippi’s child protection network, including law enforcement, child protection services, prosecutors, mental and medical health professionals, educators, social workers, child advocacy centers, victim advocates, and community leaders. These individuals serve on the front lines in communities across the state, often working collaboratively through multidisciplinary teams, to respond to some of the most difficult cases involving children.
“The One Loud Voice Conference is proven to strengthen the response across all systems that serve children,” said Karla Steckler Tye, Chief Executive Officer. “It is a place where professionals can connect, share best practices with one another, and return to their communities better equipped to serve children and families with knowledge and compassion.”
Focusing on Human Trafficking
in Mississippi
This year’s conference will place a special emphasis on human trafficking, one of the most urgent and complex child protection challenges facing the state and nation. Topics will include prevention strategies, survivor-centered care, investigative techniques, legal response frameworks, and tools for effective cross-disciplinary collaboration.
By elevating the conversation on trafficking, the conference seeks not only to raise awareness but also to demonstrate a shared commitment to disrupting exploitation and supporting survivors, many of whom may never be identified without the coordinated efforts of trained professionals. It takes a trained and vigilant workforce to recognize the signs and respond appropriately.
Be a Part of One Loud Voice
One Loud Voice’s impact extends well beyond the three-day agenda. It strengthens the statewide network of care and collaboration that thousands of children depend on each year.
Community members, businesses, and organizations are invited to take part in this mission by attending the conference or by offering financial support as a sponsor. Sponsorships help underwrite the cost of specialized training, materials, and resources to ensure that frontline professionals across the state have access to high-quality learning experiences.
“There are so many ways to be part of this mission,” said Karla Steckler Tye. “Whether you’re a law enforcement officer, a social worker, a civic leader, or a concerned business owner, your voice, support, and attendance matter.”
Registration for the 12th Annual One Loud Voice Conference is now open, with full details available at www.childadvocacyms.org. For information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact CACM at info@childadvocacyms.org or call 601-940-6183.
Together, with One Loud Voice, Mississippi can continue to raise the standard of care for every child and ensure that no child walks their journey to healing alone.
Sheila G. Brand, CACM Chief Strategy & Operations Officer.
