TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Victim Services Division (VSD) Texas Crime Victim Clearinghouse (TxCVC) hosts a webinar series designed for criminal justice professionals, victim service professionals and victims. Webinar topics cover a wide range of victim related topics. To register for currently scheduled webinars or to view recordings of previously hosted webinars, please visit the link listed for each session you wish to attend and enter your data.

Upcoming Webinars

Texas Department of Public Safety Violent Offender Database

Date: September 24, 2026
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM CST
Presented by: Ramon Saucedo, Program Support Specialist, Texas DPS - Crime Records Division

Description: Learn how to confidently navigate the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Violent Offender Database. In this webinar, you will gain a clear understanding of the database’s purpose, legislative authority, qualifying offenses, search functions, account setup, and the petition for removal process. The session also highlights important limitations, eligibility criteria, and support resources, equipping attendees with the knowledge needed to effectively access, interpret, and utilize the information available through the DPS website.

Registration: Registration Link

Yesterday's Gone: A Place to Live | A Place to Heal

Date: October 14, 2026
Time: 9:30 - 11:00 AM CST
Presented by:

• Loree Tamayo, Executive Director, Yesterday's Gone
• Cassie Schultz, Director of Operations, Yesterday's Gone

Description: Yesterday's Gone is a transitional housing program for women experiencing abuse. During this webinar, presenters will discuss the work they do to support survivors, explain the free virtual support groups offered to victims of trauma and abuse, and provide helpful information about safety planning. The goal of Yesterday's Gone and the remote support groups is to give survivors the knowledge and resources needed to support them in their healing journeys.

Registration: Registration Link

After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the webinar.

We recommend attendees to have the most updated Zoom application to access the features we will use in our webinars.