Luncheon Lectures
Workshop Descriptions Coming Soon!
Friday, October 16, 2026 ~ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm at the WISD
Dr. Polly Gipson-Allen
Clinical Associate Professor
Associate Chair, Belonging and Community Engagement
Director, Trauma and Grief Clinic
Faculty Director of Community Engagement, Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research
Human Trafficking and Trauma
Friday, January 29, 2027 ~ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm at the WISD
Nicole Denson
Development Director, Michigan Voices
Human Trafficking Survivor, Activist & Educator
Sue Lucas
Former FBI Agent, Violent Crimes Against Children
Anti-Human Trafficking Educator
Nervous System Response to Trauma
Friday, November 13, 2026 ~ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm at the WISD
Dr. Kathleen L. Kruse
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry
University of Michigan Medical School
Medical Director, Nyman Family Unit for Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellness, Michigan Medicine
Friday, March 19, 2027 ~ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm at the WISD
Jodi Mullett
Training and Education Manager
Children Trust Michigan
Washtenaw Area Council for Children offers many programs to educate children, teens, parents, and community members about child abuse prevention. We strive to create interesting and engaging opportunities based on current trends and issues that we believe are crucial for the safety of children in Washtenaw County.
We offer numerous opportunities to share knowledge on a wide range of topics. For more information or to sign up for a specific workshop, camp, or training, please follow the link below each event.
For information about our Luncheon Lecture series, please contact
Robin Batten, Program Director, at robin@washtenawchildren.org.
