Previous Events
Human Trafficking: What the Community and First Responders Need to Know
COMMUNITY TRAINING
The Cameron University Department of Social Sciences, in conjunction with The Red Cord and the Human Trafficking Training Center, will host a community workshop focusing on the problem of human trafficking on Monday, April 25, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Shepler Ballroom. Area residents will learn about human trafficking in the community and how to support law enforcement in their efforts. Learn more at https://www.cameron.edu/press-releases/cameron-university-invites-community-members-to-learn-efforts-against-human-trafficking.
CLEET TRAINING
CLEET training will be offered to law enforcement officers who are seeking continuing education on the topic of human trafficking. The two-day training is set for Tuesday, April 26, and Wednesday, April 27, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Shepler Ballroom.
The Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) has approved each of the two sessions for eight hours of continuing education credit. Attendees may attend one or both sessions. There is no cost to attend.
Learn more at https://www.cameron.edu/press-releases/cameron-university-to-offer-free-cleet-training-to-counter-human-trafficking.
RSVP
The training sessions will be conducted by Dan Nash and Alison Phillips, co-founders of the Human Trafficking Training Center. Attendees are asked to RSVP by contacting Phillips at alison@humantraffickingtrainingcenter.com.
11th Annual Cameron University High School Thesis Defense Competition
High School Teams from Lawton Public Schools participated in the Part II Final Round of the annual High School Thesis Defense Competition at Cameron University on November 15, 2024. Nine teams underwent an Oral Defense of their paper to two CU panels. The panels included Dr. W. Douglas Catterall, Dr. Edris Montalvo, Dr. Sarah Eppler Janda, and Professor Travis Childs. Dr. Lance Janda coordinated and hosted the event at CU and presented the students with their medals. All students gained confidence in their ability to succeed in college.
Four high school students sit across Professors Edris Montalvo and William Doug Catterall to defend their prepared thesis.
Three high school students sit across Professor Sarah Janda and Instructor Travis Childs to defend their prepared thesis.
Mock Trial
On November 14, 2024, the CJA and Law & Politics Club conducted a Mock Trial! Eddie Valdez, a local attorney who served 27 years as an Assistant District Attorney and who has been in private practice for 0 years, served as the judge. The case was a fictional civil suit alleging wrongful death. We are proud of our students for taking part in this learning opportunity!
