The Family Crisis Center of East Texas is proud to present the 2025 Safer East Texas Training (SETT) on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center, located at 601 N. 2nd Street, Lufkin, TX.
SETT is a premier regional conference aimed at enhancing the knowledge and skills of professionals who work to prevent and respond to violence, exploitation, and trauma in our communities. The event features a compelling slate of speakers who are nationally and internationally recognized in their respective fields.
Featured Presenters Include:
Danielle Leukam – Advocate, speaker, author, and Mayo Clinic survivor sharing “Four Pounds of Pressure: A Survivor’s Experience of Rape and Taking Back Her Power.”
Gary Marquis – Sergeant, Child Exploitation Unit Investigator, Texas Office of Attorney General presenting “From Basics to Breakthroughs: Unleashing Creativity Within ICAC Cases.”
Ernie Stevens – Deputy Director of Law Enforcement, Council of State Governments Justice Center, with “Community Collaboration: A Best Practice Approach.”
Eve Valera, Ph.D. – Associate Professor and Research Scientist, Harvard Medical School & Massachusetts General Hospital, presenting “Concussion-plus: Understanding the Complexities of Brain Injuries in Intimate Partner Violence.”
Kim Duchamp – Special Counsel, Human Trafficking Institute, speaking on “Identifying and Responding to Victims of Human Trafficking in Texas.”
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Time: Registration 7:30 AM | Presentations 8:15 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Pitser Garrison Convention Center, Lufkin, TX
Admission: $25 (includes lunch, snacks, and drinks)
Pre-Registration Required: 2025 SETT – Safer East Texas Training
Professional Accreditation:
8 TCOLE Hours
7 Contact Hours of Continuing Nursing Education (Provider approved by California BRN, Provider #17598)
CLE Hours Pending
The SETT conference is a vital training opportunity for law enforcement, medical professionals, social workers, advocates, and legal professionals committed to making East Texas a safer place.
For additional information, please contact:
Melissa Wheeler
Phone: (936) 639-1681
Email: mwheeler@fccet.com
About the Janelle Grum Family Crisis Center of East Texas:
The Janelle Grum Family Crisis Center of East Texas provides critical support to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Through advocacy, shelter, and various support services, the organization is committed to empowering individuals and promoting safe, healthy families across the region.