This webinar is co-hosted by the Crime Victims Legal Network Team at Empire Justice Center.

HIV/AIDS, like domestic violence, is a serious public health issue. Both factors can influence help-seeking and increase risk of harm. Please join Colleen McCormack-Maitland, Esq., Director of Legal Services at the Legal Action Center, as she shares information about unique power and control dynamics, HIV criminalization laws, access to testing following victimization, HIV disclosure and partner notification policies, and anti-discrimination and privacy protections for people with positive diagnoses.

Empire Justice Center has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education in the State of New York. This program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 1.0 CLE credit hours of which 1.0 can be applied toward the Professional Practice requirement. This course is both transitional and non-transitional and is appropriate for both new and experienced attorneys.

Webinar presented by the National Center for Victims of Crime

Behind every relationship scam is a person whose trust was betrayed. Join us for a candid panel discussion featuring experts and a relationship scam survivor as they unpack how these scams work, why they’re effective, and the profound emotional and financial toll these crimes have on those impacted. Learn about vital resources, such as peer support groups, available for victims and gain insights into how friends, families, and professionals can provide meaningful support. Whether you're a service provider, advocate, or concerned loved one, this discussion will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to respond effectively.

Panelists:

-          Robert Mascio, FINRA Investor Education Foundation

-          Kim Casci-Palangio, Cybercrime Support Network

-          Kim Camacho, National Center for Victims of Crime

Webinar presented by the Minnesota Elder Justice Center, via Zoom.

Providing support and services to older and vulnerable adults can be complex even in the most straightforward of circumstances, but that complexity is often accompanied by even more complex relationships. Blended families, conflictual adult children, and interested extended family and friends can be both great support and obstacles to security. MEJC advocates have a deep level of experience navigating these complex relationships in service provision. Presenters will provide case examples to explore advocacy techniques that honors these relationships while focusing on the primary participant through a person-centered lens.

Presenters:

-          Betsy M., Victim Services Manager, Minnesota Elder Justice Center

-          Marit Peterson, JD, Associate Director, Minnesota Elder Justice Center

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

We invite you to an engaging and practical webinar focused on building and sustaining Elder Justice Coalitions—where collaboration meets impact. Join Katie Block, MSW, MPH, author of Elder Justice Coalitions: A Resource Guide for Building and Sustaining Effective State and Tribal Elder Justice Coalitions, to learn about strategies, resources, and tools available for building, maintaining, and sustaining State and Tribal Elder Justice Coalitions.

This webinar is open to anyone interested in engaging in collaborative elder justice work—whether you're a seasoned professional, part of a coalition, exploring how to start one, or just entering the field. Join the conversation and discover tools for making a greater impact together.

Join Willow Domestic Violence Center and Empire Justice Center to learn about Domestic Violence in LGBTQ+ relationships. Will discuss unique tactics and barriers these survivors face as well as navigating the legal world today.

Via Zoom

Who Should Attend: This training is meant for providers, advocates, and anyone centered on creating a safe space for LGBTQ+ Survivors.

The Monroe County Office for the Aging (MCOFA) presents this fourth installment of diversity training. This session will focus on Puerto Rican culture. Held via Zoom.

Jewish Association for Services for the Aged (JASA) Elder Justice Training Institute 2024-2025 Workshop #5

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 impactful and transformative workshop tailored specifically for professionals, caregivers, and community members dedicated to supporting families facing the complex challenges of substance abuse, mental illness, and elder abuse. This workshop will feature expert-led sessions, interactive discussions, and evidence-based strategies to equip participants with the tools and resources necessary to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve. Participants will be able to engage in case studies, share experiences, and build a supportive network with like-minded individuals committed to fostering resilience and promoting healing within their communities

Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center’s (OVCTTAC’s) National Victim Assistance Academy

Collaborations are a primary strategy to help an organization achieve its mission, yet they are often difficult to implement and sustain. The Developing and Sustaining Collaborations training will identify methods you can use to explore, plan, implement, and evaluate strategic collaborations. This training is designed for victim service providers who are responsible for developing and sustaining collaborations.

This training will be delivered online, over the course of 4 weeks, beginning on June 30, 2025. Each week, except for the introductory week, will include a facilitated webinar. There are recommended readings and videos, as well as written assignments.

This (virtual, via Zoom) conference from L:ifespan of Greater Rochester, Inc. is designed to inform, inspire, and foster meaningful dialogue around the critical work of the NYS Elder Abuse Summit Implementation Project. This year, a major focus of the Project has been partnering with faith leaders—trusted figures whom older adults often turn to for guidance in moments of distress. When older adults face abuse or mistreatment, many seek support from their faith communities. This event will report on that crucial work and the collaborative efforts taking place to empower faith leaders and protect vulnerable individuals.

Highlights: A brief overview of the 2021 New York State Elder Abuse Summit. A detailed look at a newly developed training on elder abuse for faith leaders, including discussion with agencies that have helped pilot the curriculum statewide.

Keynote speaker: Caura Richardson, Director, New York State Office of Faithand Nonprofit Development Services

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. Lifespanof Greater Rochester SW CPE is recognized by the New York StateEducation Department’s State Board for Social work as an approvedprovider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0089.

Join San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services and the Institute on Aging's Elder Abuse Prevention program in this information webinar focusing on the connection of isolation and risks of elder abuse. This webinar is designed to identify different types of isolation for older adults and adults with disabilities, examine possible isolation red flags in connecting to abuse, and how minimizing isolation can lower the risk of elder abuse. This webinar will dive into critical tools and resources to both break isolation and preventing elder abuse.

 Presenter: Ali Chiu, Lead Supervisor of Consultative Services Institute on Aging

Webinar objectives:

By the end of the webinar, participants will learn five types of isolation forms, connect dots between isolation and risks of elder abuse, gain knowledge of critical tools and resources to better support elder abuse survivors in staying safe and connected.

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

Emma Fletcher will introduce the FTC’s Sentinel database and present an overview of what the data reveals about older adults’ experiences with scams. The session will also highlight the latest Data Spotlight on text scams, including the rising trend in reported losses from scams initiated by text message and the top five most-reported text scams. In addition, information will be shared about free consumer protection resources available from the FTC.

 This forum will not be recorded so be sure to register and attend!

SPEAKER: Emma Fletcher joined the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection in 2017 as a Presidential Management Fellow. She previously served in the Division of Consumer and Business Education and currently serves in the Division of Consumer Response and Operations, focusing on projects at the intersection of data analysis and consumer education. Ms. Fletcher authors FTC’s Consumer Protection Data Spotlight publications, exploring trends seen in reports to the FTC’s Consumer Sentinel Network. She previously worked as the Director of Scam and Fraud Initiatives at the Better Business Bureau. Ms. Fletcher received her B.S. in psychology from James Madison University and holds a master’s degree in public administration from George Mason University.

The 19th Annual NYC Elder Justice Conference, presented by JASA (Jewish Association for Services for the Aged)

As our society faces increasing challenges in safeguarding older adults, this year’s virtual Elder Justice Conference will center on the power of collaboration. We invite professionals across disciplines to come together in a shared commitment to building a stronger, more connected elder justice community.

Now more than ever, cross-sector partnerships are essential to ensuring that older adults—especially those affected by abuse, neglect, and exploitation—are safe, respected, and supported. In the face of ongoing challenges to programs, policies, and funding, frontline providers and organizations are being asked to do more with less. 

This conference will address these realities head-on, providing attendees with actionable tools, innovative solutions, and the opportunity to connect with peers who share a passion for justice.

Highlights include a compelling keynote from a nationally recognized elder justice leader, skill-building workshops, and interactive sessions designed to inspire, inform, and ignite change. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or new to the field, you'll leave equipped and energized to advance elder justice in your community.
Join us as we elevate the cause, strengthen our collective impact, and reaffirm that elder safety and justice is not the work of one—it’s a shared responsibility.

Keynote Speaker: M.T. Connolly is a leading national expert on elder justice, a MacArthur “genius” grant awardee, and author of the 2023 book, The Measure of Our Age: Navigating Care, Safety, Money, and Meaning Later in Life. She was the architect of the federal Elder Justice Act, founder of the Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Initiative, and lead author of the Elder Justice Roadmap, shaping federal, state, and local research, policy, and practice. She is also co-designer of the community-based “RISE” model intended to introduce holistic, hopeful, and effective ways to empower older adults, reduce harms, and promote elder justice.

More information and registration link coming soon.

NAPSA (National Adult Protective Services Association) and SIFMA (Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association) are co-hosting a World Elder Abuse Awareness webinar to discuss the importance of protecting APS clients and senior investors from financial fraud and exploitation.

Discussion Topics

·     Recognizing Undue Influence and Identifying Solutions 

·     Artificial Intelligence: How to Use it to Help Prevent Fraud, and How it's Being Used to Scam 

Speakers

Tara Ambrose, Senior Financial Fraud Ombudsperson, Enforcement Division, Minnesota Department of Commerce

Candice Heisler, Attorney, Assistant District Attorney, San Francisco (Retired), Heisler and Associates

Theo Lau, Founder, Unconventional Ventures

Liz Podnieks, Professor of English, Toronto Metropolitan University

Bismarck Prado, Director, Fraud & Senior Investor Protection, Legal and Risk, Commonwealth Financial Network

Jennifer Spoeri, Executive Director, NAPSA

Howard Tischler, Co-Founder and CEO, EverSafe

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the National Council on Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) and the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) are presenting a webinar on abuse in later life, which is at the intersection of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and elder abuse. This webinar will delve into unique issues older victims face and explore strategies to provide the support and services they need. The webinar will also include and provide an overview of OVW technical assistance resources to support your work.

The Upstate Elder Abuse Center (UpEAC) at Lifespan is holding two professional training opportunities in June in honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)!

This second event is an in-person World Elder Abuse Awareness Day conference. The conference will provide attendees with essential knowledge to support elder abuse survivors within healthcare settings. Keynote speaker Thomas Caprio, M.D., a distinguished gerontologist, will explore the complexities of aging and the role of healthcare in fostering dignity and safety. Participants will explore a case study of a survivor at ages 60, 70, and 80. Attendees will examine challenges faced by survivors, the powers and limitations of healthcare systems, and how advocates can pave the way for improved services and support for elder abuse survivors.

LMSW and LCSWs can earn 5 CEUs for this in-person event. ASL interpreting available upon request (requests are made through registration or e-mailing tsiebert@lifespan-roch.org and must be made one week prior to event date).

The event is free and lunch will be provided, but space is limited! Registration required by 6/10/2025.

Location: Locust Hill Country Club, Rochester NY

New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Webinars: LGBTQI+ Communities & Engagement Series

This interactive webinar series provides a foundation to understanding the impact of gender-based violence on LGBTQI+ communities. It is recommended to attend all 4 if possible as the information builds from the previous webinars.

This webinar aims to provide hands-on tools & promising practices to create a sustainable workplace environment that is inclusive of LGBTQI+ employees.

Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center’s (OVS TTAC’s) National Victim Assistance Academy Advance Skills Institute.

A trauma-informed organization is one where all practices and services are viewed through the lens of trauma. In a trauma-informed organization, programs respond empathically to survivor needs, ensure their physical and emotional safety, develop realistic goals, and avoid re-traumatization. This training provides guidance in how your organization can become trauma-informed and how to modify policies and procedures to respond to trauma victims.

This training is designed for those responsible for designing and implementing their organization’s programs and policies. 

This training will be delivered online, over the course of 5 weeks, beginning on June 16, 2025.

Join The National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence and the Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence for a 2-part webinar series that will highlight valuable tools and strategies for addressing elder abuse and safety in AANHPI communities.

Session 1: Supporting AANHPI Elders in Healthcare Settings Date: June 12, 2025, at 11 a.m. (PST) / 12 p.m. (MST) / 1 p.m. (CST) / 2 p.m. (EST) for 60 mins

This session will share practical, healing-centered strategies for healthcare providers to prevent and respond to elder abuse in AANHPI communities. Panelists will discuss the role of healthcare providers in using culturally responsive universal education and the importance of building partnerships with local community organizations for holistic support.

The Upstate Elder Abuse Center (UpEAC) at Lifespan is holding two professional training opportunities in June in honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)!

This first opportunity will be an online (via Zoom) Elder Abuse 101 webinar. This event can be useful to any professionals who work with older adults; whether it’s a new topic or just a refresher.

This training is FREE but registration is required.

LMSW and LCSWs can earn 1 CEU for attending this online event. ASL interpreting available upon request (requests are made through registration or e-mailing tsiebert@lifespan-roch.org and must be made one week prior to event date).

New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Webinars: LGBTQI+ Communities & Engagement Series

This interactive webinar series provides a foundation to understanding the impact of gender-based violence on LGBTQI+ communities. It is recommended to attend all 4 if possible as the information builds from the previous webinars.

When working with LGBTQI+ survivors who have experienced gender-based violence and other forms of trauma, it is important to have the right tools and skills to help them heal & build resilience.

Each year on June 15, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) brings together policymakers, APS workers, advocates, financial institutions, social service organizations, media, and individuals from around the world to recognize and confront the growing global issue of elder abuse.

 In honor of this important day, National Adult Protective Services Association’s (NAPSA’s) Regional Representative Advisory Board is proud to host a special event highlighting the critical work of Adult Protective Services (APS) professionals and their allied partners. Additionally, the Heroes of Adult Protection filmmakers will kick the event off and provide an update on their very important project supporting the field of APS! 

Join the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for a World Elder Abuse Awareness Day webinar, highlighting key findings from the FTC’s 2024 Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book, which reported over $2.3 billion in losses for older consumers. The consequences of financial fraud can be profoundly devastating, both financially and emotionally, particularly for older adults. This webinar will examine the data to identify common scams and trends, explore the impacts of fraud, and discuss effective strategies for prevention and recovery.

The New York State Office of Victim Services (OVS) is pleased to announce this informational webinar. It is for all victim services professionals and will describe upcoming law and policy changes related to Fair Access to Victim Compensation. Attendees will learn more about what service providers can expect from OVS over the coming months, and attendees will also get a preview of the new victim services online portal.

An Albany Guardian Society online class, for caregiving/professionals.

Join Ilse from Lifespan and learn how to recognize and respond to abuse while supporting the well-being of older adults. Join in promoting awareness and action, especially in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15).

National Adult Protective Services Association’s (NAPSA’s) Research to Practice (R2P) series

This presentation will cover the development, implementation, and evaluation outcomes of a collaboration between Adult Protective Services and Forensic Accountants. This collaboration was designed to enhance data collection, support case finding determinations, and enhance reporting to law enforcement Strategies, challenges, successes, and next steps will be discussed. 

PRESENTERS INCLUDE:

Jason Burnett, PhD, is an Associate Professor with the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, Houston and Director of the Texas Elder Abuse and Mistreatment Institute. Dr. Burnett has been conducting research in elder mistreatment and self-neglect since 2005. His work includes studying risk factors, designing and evaluating interventions to address mistreatment and self-neglect, developing, and evaluating public health programs for addressing the needs of agencies working to provide the evidence-based services to older adults experiencing mistreatment or self-neglect. Dr. Burnett is currently the Director of the UTHealth Texas Elder Abuse and Mistreatment Institute and the Director of the Forensic Assessment Center Network (FACN).

Angela Medina has 25 years of experience in adult protective services (APS), where she held a variety of roles, including casework, supervision, quality assurance, policy development, and program leadership. Prior to retiring in October 2024, she served as the Director of Policy and Performance Management for Texas APS. Angela played a key role in several Texas APS initiatives, including the implementation of a structured decision-making model, the redesign of casework practice processes, and a grant-funded project that involved collaboration between APS, academic researchers, and forensic accounting experts to strengthen financial exploitation investigations. Angela is committed to strengthening APS programs by enhancing policy knowledge and supporting APS professionals in their efforts to protect and advocate for vulnerable adults.  

New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Webinars: LGBTQI+ Communities & Engagement Series

This interactive webinar series provides a foundation to understanding the impact of gender-based violence on LGBTQI+ communities. It is recommended to attend all 4 if possible as the information builds from the previous webinars.

Gender-based violence occurs in all communities, but survivors in the LGBTQI+ community have unique experiences. Participants will gain a broad understanding of sexual violence and trafficking. Participants will also explore the unique ways power and control dynamics play out in LGBTQI+ relationships, its impact on survivors, and ways to support survivors and help them access resources.

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

What to expect:

Ken Westbrook from Stop Scams Alliance will address the rapid rise in scams perpetrated by transnational criminal gangs. Overseas scammers steal hundreds of billions from US consumers each year. This presentation will explore both the current threat landscape as well as ways other countries have adopted policies to fight back. Both the British and Australian governments report declines in scam losses, while US losses are soaring. What accounts for the difference in approaches and results?

 Speaker:

Ken Westbrook is Founder and CEO of Stop Scams Alliance, a nonprofit whose mission is to significantly reduce scams in the United States through a comprehensive, systemic approach involving public-private partnership and cross-sector cooperation from technology, telecom, financial institutions, consumer advocacy groups, and government. The focus is to stop scams at the source, before they reach the consumer in the first place. Ken served as an executive in the Intelligence Community (IC), specializing in analysis and information management. He received numerous IC awards and subsequently held senior positions with two Fortune 500 software firms, co-invented a patented security technology, and created and taught a course in Information Management at Georgetown University.

Sponsored by Lifespan, University of Rochester Aging Institute, and Alzheimer’s Association

Following a 12-Step Recovery plan usually has three tenets: stop using your drug of choice, go to meetings, and get a sponsor. As we age however, we need to expand our skill set to deal with the risks of chronic disease and dementia. It’s time for Recovery programs to incorporate a wider lens to help women understand better how to take care of our bodies and our brains.  This FREE virtual education experience for women in recovery will explain the “Wheels Of Health” while focusing specifically on nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management. By incorporating these healthy strategies into recovery plans and aligning with others doing the same, women can improve their own health while they reimagine the future of 12-Step Recovery for generations of women to follow.