The streets of Dallas welcomed over 2,000 attendees as they gathered to discuss and address the ongoing plight of violence against women. The 20th Annual Crimes Against Women Conference opened its doors with a ceremony and a steadfast commitment to combat a scourge that relentlessly stalks our society. Held in Dallas, the event was marked by influential speakers and advocates from various supporting organizations dedicated to this cause.
To effectively share knowledge and foster cooperation, the conference brought together a diverse roster of speakers, which included Jan Langbein of Genesis Women's Shelter & Support and advocates Nichole Schmidt and Tara Petito from the Gabby Petito Foundation. The assembly aimed not only to shed light on the often-overlooked issues but also to forge an unbreakable chain of solidarity against gender-based violence.
Other notable names joined the ceremony, such as Rebkah Howard of Black and Missing, Inc., and Dallas Police Department Chief Daniel Comeaux. The Dallas County Sheriff's Department announced, acknowledging their contribution, "Your dedication to ending #CrimesAgainstWomen inspires us!"
Local law enforcement agencies and national entities were present to lend their expertise and insights. The coalition of domestic support was strengthened by the inclusion of District Attorney John Creuzot and Chad Meacham of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas. Moreover, special guest R Joseph Rothrock from the FBI's Dallas division showed the federal government's commitment to supporting local initiatives to combat crimes against women.
