Detective Mike Johnson
Detective Johnson engages his audience with a unique ability seldom found in the child abuse investigative arena.  His 25 years of law enforcement experience combined with being one of the founders of the Collin County Children's Advocacy Center - one of the most advanced and successful CACs in the nation - enables Mike to bring an unparalleled combination of experience and talents to the table, and the ability to "know that of which he speaks" on multiple fronts.

Detective Johnson's resonance is borne out of several factors.  He initially gained practical experience investigating all forms of child abuse prior to the onset of Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) and Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs).  His Children's Advocacy Center experience is that of more than "just" an investigator.  Detective Johnson is a CAC founder, task force, board of directors and advisory board member.  He was also instrumental in the creation of the sex offender legislation referred to as "Ashley's Laws" in the state of Texas.  

Mike either created, helped to evolve, or participated in numerous CAC programs:  on-site Law Enforcement and CPS, the use of advocates, the use of sexual assault nurse examiners, forensic interview protocols, the creation of a rural law enforcement task force, an
adopt-a-caseworker program, the Rainbow Room, forensic interview training and protocol, and therapy protocol for victims, siblings and non-offending parents, umbrella agencies and children's advocacy centers.  In addition, all topics related to creating and maintaining MDTs and CACs, MDTs relationship with the CAC board and the community, fundraising, board development, and MDT communications.  

He continues to observe firsthand as a site trainer at hundreds of communities across the United States, giving him a clear picture of the trends taking place within CACs and MDTs.

Detective Johnson has received countless praise for his willingness to discuss the most difficult topics, including the relationships between the various MDT disciplines and the intersection of research versus practice.  Never boring, a "Detective Mike" presentation is sure to generate as much discussion after the training as it does during.