Presented by the NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV)

Understanding Gender-Based Violence, including Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence, is essential for everyone, regardless of your profession or relationship status. This interactive training provides participants with foundational knowledge to recognize and respond to gender-based violence in a survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive manner. By attending, participants will gain practical skills to support survivors and connect them with resources. 

Presented by the NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV)

Domestic Violence 101: This training will help participants gain practical skills to support survivors and connect them with resources, ultimately contributing to the prevention and intervention efforts against domestic violence. At the end of this training participants will be able to: identify different tactics of domestic violence; effectively support survivors of domestic violence and assist them in accessing resources for safety and healing; and contribute to prevention and intervention efforts against domestic violence in their respective roles and communities.

Presented by the NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV)

Sextortion 101: This training will help participants understand what sextortion is and how to support victims of sextortion. At the end of this training, participants will be able to: define and recognize sextortion; understand how sextortion impacts youth; define and recognize artificial intelligence and deepfakes; understand how artificial intelligence can be used to cause harm like sextortion; and find resources available in NYS for victims and survivors.

Presented by the NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV)

Gender-Based Violence and the Misuse of AI: This training will help participants understand how artificial intelligence (also known as AI) can be misused to cause harm. At the end of this training, participants will be able to: define and recognize AI and AI created deepfakes; understand what chatbots and AI companions are and the potential dangers they pose; and understand how AI created deepfakes can be used specifically to cause harm, including how they are used against victims in sextortion schemes.

Presented by the NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV)

Understanding Gender-Based Violence, including Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence, is essential for everyone, regardless of your profession or relationship status. This interactive training provides participants with foundational knowledge to recognize and respond to gender-based violence in a survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive manner. By attending, participants will gain practical skills to support survivors and connect them with resources. 

Presented by the NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV)

Sexual Violence 101: This training will help participants gain practical skills to support survivors, challenge rape culture, promote consent, and connect survivors with resources, contributing to efforts to prevent and address sexual violence. At the end of this training participants will be able to: define and recognize different forms of sexual violence, including sexual assault, reproductive coercion, and sexual harassment; promote consent, challenge rape culture, and support survivors in accessing resources for healing and justice; and contribute to prevention efforts and advocacy initiatives aimed at addressing sexual violence in their communities and workplaces.

The Stop Scams NY Conference is a premier in-person event, presented by the Upstate Elder Abuse Center (UpEAC) at Lifespan, focused on the growing threat of scams targeting older adults. While anyone can be deceived, this population experiences the highest financial losses and often suffers in silence. This year, we’ll explore the psychology behind scams—how trust is exploited, why even savvy individuals fall victim, and what builds lasting resilience. Join us to expand your understanding and refine your approach to intervention and prevention.

Where: Buffalo Marriot Niagara, 1340 Millersport Hwy, Amherst NY 14221

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Duke Han, PhD (Professor of Psychology, Family Medicine, Gerontology, and Neurology at USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology)

Presentations: NYS Office of Crime Analysis and Strategic Partnerships (OCASP), Center for Elder Law and Justice (CELJ), and more

Details: $75/person (includes lunch). Register by April 1, 2026 as space is limited. For more information contact Emily Rozek, erozek@lifespanrochester.org, 585-287-6444

This is the first webinar hosted by the National Adult Protective Services Association’s (NAPSA’s) CAFE, formerly known as FEAB.

Protecting vulnerable and older adults is central to the mission of Adult Protective Services. Addressing financial exploitation often relies on strong partnerships with financial institutions, yet these relationships can be complex to navigate, particularly when working within large banking systems. Join NAPSA, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo for a discussion focused on strengthening these critical relationships. Representatives from each institution will discuss their approaches, share practical guidance, answer questions, and identify opportunities to build more effective partnerships on cases involving elder financial exploitation. The conversation will highlight strategies to improve coordination, enhance case outcomes, and strengthen shared efforts to protect vulnerable clients.

This discussion is open to NAPSA members only. 

Presented by the NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV)

Sexual Violence 101: This training will help participants gain practical skills to support survivors, challenge rape culture, promote consent, and connect survivors with resources, contributing to efforts to prevent and address sexual violence. At the end of this training participants will be able to: define and recognize different forms of sexual violence, including sexual assault, reproductive coercion, and sexual harassment; promote consent, challenge rape culture, and support survivors in accessing resources for healing and justice; and contribute to prevention efforts and advocacy initiatives aimed at addressing sexual violence in their communities and workplaces.

Presented by the NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV)

Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence: This training will help participants better understand, identify, and respond to technology abuses and online harms. At the end of this training, participants will be able to: define and recognize technology-facilitated gender-based violence, understand what technology-facilitated gender-based violence can look like; and understand how to respond to reports and cases involving technology-facilitated gender-based violence.

Presented by the National Adult Protective Services Association’s (NAPSA’s) Research to Practice (R2P) Interest Group

Adult Protective Services (APS) professionals often work with clients who are seriously ill or nearing the end of life while also addressing complex cases of elder abuse and self-neglect. This webinar will highlight findings from focus groups with APS professionals exploring the unique challenges they face in these situations, including family conflict, service barriers, client self-determination, and emotional strain.

The session will also examine how APS workers approach advance care planning conversations and identify critical support needs, including stronger interagency collaboration and organizational resources to better support practice in end-of-life contexts.

Speakers: Wei-Lin Xue, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Xue’s research focuses on dementia caregiving, dyadic relationship quality, and elder mistreatment, with an emphasis on developing theory-driven interventions to strengthen caregiver commitment and well-being. Her work integrates social, behavioral, and health sciences to improve outcomes for caregivers and persons living with dementia. Joy Swanson Ernst, PhD, MSW. Associate Professor Emerita, Wayne State University School of Social Work. Dr. Ernst’s research draws on APS data and community partnerships to examine caregiver neglect, self-neglect, APS workers’ experiences in end-of-life care, and the effectiveness of interdisciplinary social work-nurse teams in APS interventions. Her recent work explores innovative approaches to addressing mistreatment, including technology-based strategies for self-neglect prevention. Dr. Ernst is also a long-time member of NAPSA’s Research to Practice (R2P) Interest Group.

Presented by the NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV)

Understanding Gender-Based Violence, including Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence, is essential for everyone, regardless of your profession or relationship status. This interactive training provides participants with foundational knowledge to recognize and respond to gender-based violence in a survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive manner. By attending, participants will gain practical skills to support survivors and connect them with resources. 

National Adult Protective Services Association’s (NAPSA’s) Monthly National Scam Advice Forum

‍Online fraud continues to impact millions of adults each year — yet what happens after a crime occurs is often overlooked. While prevention education remains essential, many individuals are left to navigate the financial, emotional, and social consequences of cybercrime on their own.

Join for an important discussion focused on strengthening recovery support and addressing the critical gap that exists after online fraud takes place.

This session will explore how structured recovery services — including specialized peer support groups for victims of romance scams and crypto investment fraud — can reduce repeat victimization, improve reporting outcomes, and empower survivors to become strong advocates for prevention.

Speaker: Ally Armeson, Executive Director of FightCybercrime.org, leads national initiatives designed to help individuals and communities recognize, report, and recover from cybercrime. Over the past four years, Ally and her team have worked directly with high-loss victims, supporting them as they rebuild their emotional, financial, and digital lives following devastating fraud experiences. FightCybercrime.org leverages survivors’ lived experiences to develop practical recovery tools, enhance prevention education, and provide insights that help financial institutions, technology platforms, and policymakers better protect vulnerable adults.

This session will provide valuable insight into the role recovery support plays in strengthening overall fraud prevention efforts.

Presented by the National Center for State and Tribal Elder Justice Coalitions

Sustainability planning is critical to the long-term success of any Elder Justice Coalition (EJC). This presentation introduces The STAR Framework: Sustainability Strategies for State and Tribal Elder Justice Coalitions, which approaches sustainability as an active process that helps coalitions remain Strategically Resilient, Trustworthy, Adaptable, and Responsive (STAR) over time. Drawing on examples and experiences from the field, this session will walk through each pillar of the STAR Framework and highlight practical strategies that can strengthen coalition sustainability. Participants will gain an overview of the framework and explore how its strategies and reflection questions can support coalition leaders and partners in strengthening their planning and preparing for future work. Participants will also learn how to connect with the National Center for State and Tribal Elder Justice Coalitions and access additional tools and resources to support their coalition’s work.

Presented by Weill Cornell Medicine’s Center for Elder Abuse Solutions (CEASe), this engaging virtual two-day event brings together experts from the elder justice field to discuss emerging trends and interventions that impact the work of E-MDTs.

Who Should Attend? Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Coordinators and Team Members; Professionals working in elder justice, healthcare, legal services, social services, and related fields

Session Topics: Planning and Delivering Cross-Disciplinary Training; Working with Dual Diagnoses in Elder Abuse Survivors; Technology-Facilitated Elder Fraud; Rural and Tribal E-MDTs; Ripple Effect Mapping for E-MDTs

If you have any questions reach out to Phillip Kim pkim@nelderabusemdtc.org

Presented by Weill Cornell Medicine’s Center for Elder Abuse Solutions (CEASe), this engaging virtual two-day event brings together experts from the elder justice field to discuss emerging trends and interventions that impact the work of E-MDTs.

Who Should Attend? Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Coordinators and Team Members; Professionals working in elder justice, healthcare, legal services, social services, and related fields

Session Topics: Planning and Delivering Cross-Disciplinary Training; Working with Dual Diagnoses in Elder Abuse Survivors; Technology-Facilitated Elder Fraud; Rural and Tribal E-MDTs; Ripple Effect Mapping for E-MDTs

If you have any questions reach out to Phillip Kim pkim@nelderabusemdtc.org

JASA Elder Justice Training Institute 2025-2026: Workshop # 4

JASA is recognized as a leading provider of professional education for professionals who work with elder abuse survivors.  

Thousands of older adults in New York are abused, neglected, and exploited yearly, and the number is growing. JASA’s Elder Justice Training Institute offers five interdisciplinary workshops that improve understanding and response to the various forms of elder abuse. The Institute educates social service, health, legal, and financial professionals, and the public.

These virtual sessions, designed for social work and legal professionals, will offer training on evidence-based practices to support vulnerable older adults. These trainings will include enhanced safety planning, multidisciplinary approaches to case assessment, strategies to secure appropriate community and city government resources, and interventions to resolve the abuse.

There is a $60 fee to participate for each session.

An Elder Justice Initiative (EJI) Webinar

Financial exploitation of older adults is evolving fast. Scammers are now using artificial intelligence (AI) to clone voices, spoof family members, and stage realistic fraud schemes. This webinar will highlight recent scam trends and explore how multidisciplinary teams (MDT) can best respond to these crimes in a coordinated, thoughtful manner while working with older adults, utilizing trauma-informed and person-centered best practices. It will also cover how this work can be time consuming and emotionally and morally draining, and how to work through these challenges with your team when they occur.

Imposter scams affect everyone, but older adults are increasingly being affected by this scam. As part of National Consumer Protection Week (March 1-7, 2026), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is hosting a discussion on top scams affecting older adults. Join representatives from the FTC, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Social Security Administration (SSA), and AARP for a one-hour discussion to empower older adults to spot and avoid scams and help others do the same.

To join the webinar at 2pm ET/1pm CT/11am PT:

• URL:https://ftc.zoomgov.com/j/1606218468?pwd=5FPB10waoOMzsGw07Q8InD293E4HP4.1

• Meeting ID: 160 621 8468

• Passcode: 911624

• By phone (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): 646 828 7666 US (New York); 646 964 1167 US (US Spanish Line); 669 216 1590 US (San Jose); 833 568 8864 (US Toll-free)

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An Elder Justice Initiative (EJI) Webinar

This session will focus on what is needed to create a successful multidisciplinary team (MDT) for elder abuse case reviews, including building a strong foundation and overcoming common challenges. This webinar will feature teams funded by the Office for Victims of Crime and developed through the National MDT Technical Assistance Center, and review the Center's evaluation of team needs at various stages. It will also include a panel of seasoned MDT coordinators who can speak from direct experience about the lessons they learned as they planned and built their teams. 

National Adult Protective Services Association’s (NAPSA’s) Monthly National Scam Advice Forum

Financial institutions are facing growing challenges in protecting client accounts from increasingly sophisticated transnational frauds and scams. As fraud schemes evolve across borders, banks must navigate complex legal, regulatory, and operational constraints while striving to safeguard vulnerable clients—particularly those who experience chronic revictimization.

Laurel Sykes will share practical insights from the front lines of risk management, including: legal and regulatory constraints that impact what institutions can and cannot do, strategies for supporting chronically revictimized individuals, and protective tools such as “trusted contacts” — and the limitations institutions may encounter when using them.

With over 30 years’ experience in the banking industry, Laurel currently serves as EVP, Chief Risk Officer for American Riviera Bank. She leads the Bank’s consumer compliance and anti-money laundering/financial crimes divisions, and oversees the Human Resources, Marketing and Product Management functions. Ms. Sykes has comprehensive executive-level experience in risk management, specializing in governance, internal audit, BSA/AML, compliance, CRA, financial privacy, fair lending, fraud management and elder financial abuse prevention, vendor management, business continuity planning, and human resources management. American Riviera Bank received a Community Commitment Award from the ABA in the Protecting Older Americans category in 2024, honoring the Bank’s financial elder abuse and fraud prevention program.

This virtual training is presented by Lifespan of Greater Rochester

When older adults face abuse or mistreatment, many seek support from their faith communities—places they trust for guidance, comfort, and care. This training equips clergy, lay leaders, and congregants with the tools to recognize signs of elder abuse, understand its impact, and respond with compassion and clarity.

Questions? Ask Rev. Susan M. Frawley - sfrawley@lifespanrochester.org. Need help registering? Ask Emily Rozek at 585-287-6444 or erozek@lifespanrochester.org

ASL interpreting available upon request. We kindly ask that those in need of interpretation register at least one week in advance. Contact hours for CEUs are available for LM- and LCSWs. Lifespan of Greater Rochester SW CPEis recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0089.

This Zoom workshop, presented by Lifespan of Greater Rochester, is geared towards professionals to raise awareness of ageism, understand its negative impacts, and explore effective strategies for creating more inclusive and age-friendly environments. *Social work CEUs available

Note: the workshop will be offered on 4 separate days, but attendees should just choose one.

Hosted by the Center for Healthier Communities at Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center.

This action-driven forum will spotlight how Enhanced Multidisciplinary Teams (E-MDTs) are strengthening collaboration, improving safety, and better supporting vulnerable adults, featuring an outstanding lineup of experts including Maureen Feldman; Lori Resnick (ONEgeneration); Darryl S. Neier (DLG Consulting); Andres Colmenares (211LA); Michelle Conover, Ph.D., QME (SoCal Neuropsychology); Lisa G. Furr (Lifespan/Upstate Elder Abuse Center); and Susan Strick, Esq. (Elder Abuse Prevention Program).

National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) Research to Practice (R2P) webinar.

Senate Bill (SB) 21-118 authorized an Alternative Response (AR) pilot within the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), Adult Protective Services (APS). This pilot creates a dual-track model for tailoring APS response to risk level. Allegations of low-risk mistreatment and self-neglect are tracked to AR and higher-risk allegations are tracked to Traditional Response. The Colorado Evaluation and Action Lab at the University of Denver serves as the independent evaluator for the legislatively required outcomes study. The goal of the study was to understand the effectiveness of AR and inform the future of this practice model. This webinar will review the evidence building approach for AR and present select reach, implementation, and impact outcomes for a 2-year study period (January 2023 through December 2024). Participants will discuss ways to translate AR pilot learnings into implementation and policy action in their locale, to advance best practices in APS through a data-informed lens.  

Presenters: Courtney L. Everson, PhD is the Senior Project Director of the Colorado Evaluation and Action Lab at the University of Denver. Stefanie Woodard is the State Director of Colorado’s APS Program, in partnership with 60 county APS programs.

This Elder Justice Initiative (EJI) webinar will discuss the findings from the 2025 National Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Listening Sessions and the 2025 National Elder Abuse MDT Needs Assessment Survey. Key takeaways from both reports will be presented, and the audience will be engaged to provide feedback on the findings and refine and prioritize planned educational offerings and materials. In addition to highlighting MDT needs, there will be a discussion about promising practices and novel ideas that teams currently employ to meet their clients’ unique needs.

Presenter: Talitha Guinn-Shaver is the executive director of ReGenerations Aging Services and serves as the MDT technical advisor for the Elder Justice Initiative at the U.S. Department of Justice. Her experience with MDTs includes her prior role as director of the Elder Abuse Prevention Program at the Institute on Aging, where she served as the director of the San Francisco Elder Abuse Forensic Center and chair of the San Francisco Elder Abuse MDT. She has also participated in other MDT models, including serving on the San Francisco Elder Death Review Team and the Hoarding and Cluttering Task Force. She has also proudly assisted the National Center on Elder Abuse with elder abuse projects as a consultant and has collaborated with the New York City Elder Abuse Center.

Identity theft can happen to anyone, and every year it’s one of the top problems reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This Identity Theft Awareness Week, join the ABA Foundation and experts from the FTC for a one-hour webinar to learn more about free tools you can use to help your customers spot, avoid, and recover from identity theft. 

The National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) Monthly National Scam Advice Forum

Join for a webinar exploring why some older adults are more vulnerable to poor financial decisions, scams, and exploitation. There are multiple reasons why certain older adults may become poorer decision makers and consequently more vulnerable to scam, fraud, and financial exploitation. This presentation will provide an overview of research focused on financial decision making in older age, which spans neuroimaging, behavioral economics, cognitive neuroscience, and other empirical approaches.

Speaker: Duke Han, PhD, is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and tenured Professor of Psychology, Family Medicine, Neurology, and Gerontology at the University of Southern California. His research focuses on cognition and decision making in aging, with particular attention to factors that increase vulnerability to financial exploitation and dementia-related risk. Dr. Han directs an NIH-funded research program integrating neuroimaging, cognitive neuroscience, and behavioral economics, and holds leadership roles with the USC Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and several national and international research initiatives. He is Editor-in-Chief of The Journals of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences and a recipient of the prestigious Paul B. Beeson Career Development Award from the National Institute on Aging.