Today we are honored to give the stage to DCAC Dianna Walsh Smoot, the daughter of trailblazing Dallas Police Lt Bill Walsh. For thirty-five years, the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center has stood as a guardian for society’s most vulnerable victims, serving as a steadfast bulwark against the darkness of child abuse and neglect. Through compassion, advocacy, and an unwavering commitment to justice, the Center has provided a safe haven where children find their voices, families find hope, and offenders are held accountable. For more than three decades, its dedicated professionals, partners, and supporters have formed a protective shield around countless children, ensuring that no child has to face trauma alone. As the organization marks thirty-five years of service, its legacy is measured not only in the lives it has protected, but in the futures it has restored—standing watch as a beacon of hope, healing, and courage for generations of children across North Texas.In this episode, Dianna Smoot shares that remarkable legacy while reflecting on the evolution of the internationally renowned Crimes Against Children Conference. What began as a modest gathering of professionals committed to protecting children has grown into the largest conference of its kind in the world, bringing together investigators, prosecutors, child advocates, medical professionals, and educators from across the globe. The conference stands as a testament to Dallas’ leadership in the fight against child abuse and exploitation, fostering collaboration, innovation, and a shared mission to safeguard children everywhere. Through Dianna’s perspective, we explore how a small meeting became a global movement—and how the work of protecting children continues to unite thousands in the pursuit of justice, healing, and hope.If you would like more info on the DCAC please go to:Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center - Help Protect ChildrenIf you would like to donate to the DCAC mission please go to:Ways to Donate - Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center