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Impact Summit 2025

Elevating Abuse Prevention: Standards, Best Practices, and
Prevention Against Drift

September 3rd - 4th, 2025 | Plano, TX 
Both days will begin at 9:00 AM CDT and conclude at 5:00 PM CDT

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Empowering Organizations to Strengthen Abuse Prevention Through Effective Standards and Risk Mitigation

You Don't Want to Miss This!

September 3-4, 2025 | Plano, TX 

Join us for a two-day event that goes beyond presentations to empower organizations in elevating their abuse prevention strategies. This gathering offers a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and learn how to establish robust standards and prevent “drift”—the gradual weakening of commitment to these essential protections. Through in-depth sessions, attendees will gain actionable insights into establishing effective abuse prevention standards, maintaining focus, and identifying emerging risks to foster safer environments.

Both days will begin at 9:00 AM CDT and conclude at 5:00 PM CDT.

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Cocktail Networking Event

Wednesday, September 3rd at 5:30 pm

Join us for cocktails and network with professionals dedicated to abuse prevention. This relaxed setting provides a chance to connect, share insights, and engage in meaningful conversations about advancing the impact of abuse prevention efforts in your organization and industry.

Agenda


  • Set the Standard
  • Prevent the Drift
  • Lead with Impact
9:00 → 10:00
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Group Session

Kick off Impact Summit with a shared mission: protecting individuals from sexual abuse by raising expectations, building stronger systems, and equipping every organization to lead with clarity and confidence.

Aaron Lundberg, MSW
President & CEO | Praesidium
10:15 → 11:45
Standards and Expectations
Panel Discussion
A Multidisciplinary Lens on Best Practices in Abuse Prevention
This session explores how standards for sexual abuse prevention are created, applied, and strengthened. Experts from law, insurance, accreditation, and research will share how these standards have evolved in response to real-world abuse cases, litigation, and systemic gaps—and why organizations must go beyond surface-level policies to meet rising expectations for safety.
Luciana Assini-Meytin, PhD
Associate Scientist | John Hopkins University
Christina Herald
Focus Group Leader Crime & Fidelity | Beazley
Jennifer Flowers
Accreditation Expert & Founder | Accreditation Guru
Kate Huffman
Judge | Second District Court of Appeals, Dayton, OH
11:45 → 12:45
Lunch
10:00 → 11:30
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Why Impact Summit?

This event blends education with community, providing expert insights and the opportunity to connect with other leaders in abuse prevention.

Attendees will leave with the knowledge and resources to enhance their organization’s standards and ensure long-term protection for those in their care.

Get Inspired

Get Inspired.

Gather with those who share the same goal and inspire action against abuse in our communities.

Network

Network.

Connect with professionals and experts from diverse fields.

Learn

Learn.

Work together to understand the latest trends and effective practices.

Have Fun

Make an Impact.

Leave with fresh connections, resources, and practical insights to apply within your organization.

Featured Sessions

Keynote Speaker
Friday December 5
07:00 - 07:20

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Meet Our Keynote Speakers

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Charol Shakeshaft, PhD

Professor Virginia Commonwealth University

A professor at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Education, with over three decades of experience studying sexual misconduct by school employees. Dr. Shakeshaft has also served as an expert witness in 250 lawsuits involving K-12 schools and universities. Dr. Shakeshaft is currently researching Prevention of Educator Sexual Misconduct, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and is currently the president of Women Leading in Education Across Continents, an organization to promote gender equity and leadership for girls and women. 

Dr. Shakeshaft has authored four books and more than 200 referred articles and papers, many of which have received national and state awards. Her research focuses on three strands: gender and leadership, sexual abuse of students by other students and/or adults employed in schools, and the effectiveness of technology for learning, particularly for students of color.

Shawn Galloway

Shawn M. Galloway

CEO ProAct Safety

Shawn is a trusted advisor, keynote speaker, and expert witness. He is the author of several bestselling books and has multiple regular columns in leading magazines, with over 400 articles and 100 videos to his credit. He also created the first safety podcast, Safety Culture Excellence, which now has over 800 episodes. Shawn's passion, dedication, influence, and significant contributions to the safety field have been widely recognized. He has received numerous awards and accolades, including Global Safety Excellence Expert, Power 101 Leaders of the EHS World, Top 50 People Who Most Influenced EHS, Top 40 Rising Stars, and Top 10 Speakers. He is an advisor to Harvard Business Review and an esteemed Avetta Distinguished Fellow. Shawn has been interviewed and made guest appearances on Bloomberg, Fox News, Dubai One, U.S. News & World Report, Sirius Business Radio, Wharton Business Daily, and the leading safety-related mainstream magazines and podcasts.

Meet Our Panelists

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Luciana C. Assini-Meytin, PhD

Associate Scientist | Department of Mental Health
Deputy Director, MOORE | Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
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Christina Herald

Focus Group Leader Crime & Fidelity and US Safeguard | Beazley
PANELIST

 

 

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Jennifer Flowers

Accreditation Expert and Founder | Accreditation Guru
PANELIST

 

 

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Kate Huffman

Judge | Second District Court of Appeals Dayton, OH
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Laura Wolf

CEO | CASA of Travis County
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Britt Darwin-Looney

Senior Vice President of Child Protection & Organizational Risk | YMCA of the USA
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Andrea Palm

Vice President of Quality & Risk Management | UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago
PANELIST

Reserve Your Seat Today!

DAY 1

The Foundation of Abuse Prevention Standards

Consumer protection standards are now higher than ever, making it crucial to meet and exceed them.

  • Explore why standards and best practices are essential for effective abuse prevention.
  • Discover the core standards employed by Praesidium and leading organizations.
  • Delve into the drivers behind these standards, including legal precedents, impactful incidents, and evolving industry needs.
  • Gain insight into Praesidium’s latest standards designed to address modern abuse prevention requirements.

DAY 2

Safeguarding Against Drift

Drift can occur in any organization, making the difference between being "committed" and being "compliant."

  • Learn strategies to prevent “drift” and maintain adherence to prevention standards over time.
  • Avoid complacency by focusing on continuous improvement and vigilance against emerging risks.
  • Identify new and potential threats in abuse prevention and develop proactive, ongoing strategies.
  • Cultivate a culture that goes beyond compliance to create genuinely safe environments for those you serve.
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DAY 1

The Foundation of Abuse Prevention Standards

  • Explore why standards and best practices are essential for effective abuse prevention.
  • Discover the core standards employed by Praesidium and leading organizations.
  • Delve into the drivers behind these standards, including legal precedents, impactful incidents, and evolving industry needs.
  • Gain insight into Praesidium’s latest standards designed to address modern abuse prevention requirements.
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DAY 1

The Foundation of Abuse Prevention Standards

  • Explore why standards and best practices are essential for effective abuse prevention.
  • Discover the core standards employed by Praesidium and leading organizations.
  • Delve into the drivers behind these standards, including legal precedents, impactful incidents, and evolving industry needs.
  • Gain insight into Praesidium’s latest standards designed to address modern abuse prevention requirements.
General Admission
$825
  • Access to event and resources
  • Cocktail Hour and Lunches
  • Networking
  • Breakout sessions

 

 

Accredited Clients & Certified Guardians
$450

You've worked hard and have shown your commitment to abuse prevention! Register today to make new connections with like minded professionals across all industries and gain actionable insights to implement in your organization.

Attending Praesidium Impact Summit counts towards your CPG Recertification Safety Points!

Praesidium Accreditation Reviewers
$275

We couldn't continue to make an impact without your support! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with other Accreditation Reviewers, Certified Guardians, and dedicated professionals.

Attending Praesidium Impact Summit counts towards your CPG Recertification Safety Points!

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Who Should Attend?

This event is ideal for professionals dedicated to advancing abuse prevention, including insurance carriers, organizational leaders, risk managers, program directors, and researchers. Attendees will gain practical tools and strategies to enhance standards, mitigate risks, and foster safer environments in their organizations.

Location

HILTON DALLAS/PLANO GRANITE PARK
5805 Granite Parkway  
Plano, TX 75024  

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