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Second-Hand Trauma: Wellness and Mental Health

Live Webinar - Begins at 10 AM CST

Registration Opening Soon

Details for connecting will be sent before the event. If you do not receive a link to participate in the webinar, please email Melissa Hooper.

MCLE Credit will be available

Grant Staff: +1.972.244.3415
Registrar: +1.972.244.3404
E-Mail: mhooper@cailaw.org

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Program Overview

Attorneys who defend clients accused of child abuse or work with child victims regularly encounter graphic evidence, painful interviews, and trauma narratives. Prolonged exposure to this material can result in secondary traumatic stress, vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, burnout, anxiety, depression, or substance-use problems.

Join us for a session on Second-hand Trauma. The Webinar will take place on December 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST. Registration is required.

This course is funded by a grant from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.

About the Speaker

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Dr. Andrew Young
Lubbock, Texas

Andy Young received a bachelor’s degree in Bible from Lubbock Christian University in 1993, a master's degree in Youth and Family Ministry from Abilene Christian University in 1995, a master's in Community Counseling from Texas Tech University in 1999, and a doctorate in Counselor Education from Texas Tech University in 2003. He has been a professor at Lubbock Christian University since 1996 and retired in 2022 from the undergraduate Behavioral Sciences Department and graduate Nursing Department. He also taught in the graduate Counseling and undergraduate Bible departments. He has worked with the Lubbock Police Department since 2000 and the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office since 2008 and currently serves on the negotiating teams for both agencies. He also serves as a clinical director for the Critical Incident Stress Management Teams for the South Plains Regional Response Team, the Lubbock Police Department, and the Lubbock Fire Department. Dr. Young is a founding member and current coordinator for the Lubbock Police Department’s Victim Services Crisis Team.

Who Should Attend?

Attendance is exclusive to Texas criminal defense attorneys, Texas public and private defenders, prosecuting attorneys, judges, and their respective staff, unless invited as faculty. Texas law students and sworn Texas law enforcement officers are also encouraged to register.

MCLE Credit

This course is approved by the Texas State Bar for 1 hour of MCLE credit.

After the course, CAIL will apply for credit in California, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and West Virgina if requested. Attorneys in other states may seek credit through self-submission, provided that course materials and evaluations are not required.

Webinar Access and Tech Tips

  • Registrants will receive a link to join the webinar within 24 hours of completing registration.
  • Additional reminder emails will be sent in the months leading up to the program to ensure access details remain top of mind.
  • The Webinar will be hosted on Big Marker webinar software, which can be accessed easily from any web browser.
For the best experience, we recommend joining from a desktop or laptop using the latest version of Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Test your audio and video settings in advance and check your spam or promotions folder if you do not see your access link. A stable internet connection is required to participate fully.

Tuition Waiver Policy

Attendees may apply for a tuition waiver by submitting a statement (100 words or less) or a reference letter at least four weeks before the event. The Program Manager reviews these applications. Applicants selected for a waiver will be contacted for confirmation.

To request an application for a scholarship or tuition waiver, contact Melissa Hooper at mhooper@cailaw.org.

Other Information

We will be using a third party platform to host this webinar/event. By registering for this event, your email address and registration information will be used by our webinar host to communicate with you about this event and other services.

Cancellation Policy

Written cancellation must be received 5 business days prior to a program to receive a refund (Email: lgaspar@cailaw.org). After this date, no refunds, but substitution of attendees for this program will be permitted with prior approval. Registrants not entitled to a refund will receive the course materials. Note: Free registrants must attend the program to receive materials at no cost.

Nondiscriminatory Policy

The Center for American and International Law does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status in educational activities, scholarship programs or admissions.

Privacy Policy

We do not sell or rent information to any outside parties. By providing your information, you will receive postal and electronic communications from The Center for American and International Law (CAIL) in accordance with CAIL's Privacy Policy. If we co-sponsor a program with another organization, information may be shared between the parties. All such co-sponsors will be identified on the event details and registration page. At any point, you can opt-out or unsubscribe by selecting either link at the bottom of each email or call us at 972.244.3400.