Join Lifespan and partners for an in-person day of educational sessions, engaging conversations, and practical strategies focused on inclusive care for LGBTQ+ older adults and caregivers. Learn how language, cultural humility, and affirming practices can strengthen support for LGBTQ+ individuals across care settings and in our community. Lunch provided.

This year will feature: Scott Fearing, LGBTQ+ Safe Space Program Coordinator, University of Rochester; Rev. Susan M. Frawley, Project Manager, Elder Abuse Summit Implementation, Lifespan of Greater Rochester; Chanel Lopez, Deputy Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs, New York State Executive Chamber; Javannah Davis, President/Founder, WAVE Women Inc.; Stanley Byrd, Ed. D. 

Where: Thomas Flynn Campus Center - Monroe Community College,1000 East Henrietta Road,Rochester, NY, 14623

Welcome: 9:30am | Arrival & Networking: 8:45am

Professionals: $24 | Family & Friend Caregivers: Free | Students: Free

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

Join for a vital session with the Cyber Civil Rights Initiative (CCRI), a survivor-founded nonprofit and the leading national voice combating image-based sexual abuse (IBSA). CCRI has served over 40,000 callers through its Image Abuse Helpline, advised tech companies on policies and products, and published rigorous, peer-reviewed research on IBSA. This session will cover the most common forms of IBSA, how perpetrators operate, and the individual and societal harms of IBSA. Presenters will share practical guidance on digital safety planning, documentation, and takedown strategies, as well as key resources for survivors and community stakeholders. 

This forum will not be recorded, and slides will not be shared so be sure to join live.

The NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) is hosting a three-part webinar series on the intersections of gender-based violence and developmental disabilities using the Recognize, Respond, Refer model to equip developmental disability service providers and gender-based violence service providers with the knowledge and skills to provide survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive support to survivors with developmental disabilities.

This webinar is the third (and final) in the series: The Intersection of Gender-Based Violence and Developmental Disabilities: Refer. It will explore available resources and referral pathways for victims and survivors of gender-based violence with developmental disabilities. Participants will learn how to connect survivors to services and supports and foster collaboration between developmental disability providers and the gender-based violence response system.

Presented by the Upstate Elder Abuse Center (UpEAC) at Lifespan this training (via Zoom) will explore the different types of abuse affecting older adults, including physical, emotional, financial, sexual, and neglect. Participants will learn to recognize the red flags associated with each type and review practical interventions to support and protect vulnerable individuals. We will also discuss appropriate resources and contacts for reporting concerns and seeking additional help—open to anyone working with older adults. CEU’s available for LMSWs and LCSWs.

Helping older adults stay safe from elder abuse is on all of us.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) joins other government agencies to offer a webinar focused on preventing financial harm from government imposter scams. Scammers pretend to be someone they’re not — including government agencies — to steal your money, gain access to your financial accounts, or take your personal information. This Elder Fraud Prevention and Response Network (EFPRN) webinar will look at how to help older adults spot, avoid, and report these scams. Speakers include:

• Kira Krown, Consumer Education Specialist, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

• Rebecca Rose, Press Officer for the Office of Inspector General, Social Security Administration (SSA)

• Erin Scheithe, Investor Communications Specialist, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

• Donna Harris and Terri Tolliver, Public Information Representatives, U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS)

• Lisa Schifferle, Senior Policy Analyst, Office for Older Americans, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

The NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) is hosting a three-part webinar series on the intersections of gender-based violence and developmental disabilities using the Recognize, Respond, Refer model to equip developmental disability service providers and gender-based violence service providers with the knowledge and skills to provide survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive support to survivors with developmental disabilities.

This webinar is the second in the series: The Intersection of Gender-Based Violence and Developmental Disabilities: Respond. It will explore how to respond to both direct and indirect disclosures of gender-based violence in a survivor-centered, trauma-informed and culturally responsive way.

Presented by Justice in Aging (JIA)

In this webinar, presenters will introduce important concepts for retirement, spousal, and survivor benefits and will provide advocates with the ins and outs of the rules covering these benefits. The information in this webinar will cover the basics of Social Security benefits and will be most useful for those who are new to these benefits, or those who would like a refresher on these concepts.

The webinar will cover: Calculations for Social Security retirement benefits; Eligibility for spousal and widow/widower benefits, including for divorced spouses; Earnings test for those who continue to work after claiming retirement or dependent benefits early; Interactions between early retirement and Social Security disability benefits; Interactions with Medicare benefits

The STAR Framework, developed by the National Center for State and Tribal Elder Justice Coalitions and the Ohio Coalition for Adult Protective Services, outlines strategies for building Strategic Resilience, Trust, Adaptability, and Responsiveness, all of which work together to strengthen the meaningful collaborations we need to do this work well and for the long haul.

This session will provide an overview of elder justice coalitions, what it means to do cross-systems collaborative work, particularly for Adult Protective Services, and practical strategies for building strategic resilience, trust, adaptability, and responsiveness that support collaborative elder justice work broadly.

 Panelists: Katie Block, Associate Director, National Center for State and Tribal Elder Justice Coalitions; Sylvia Pla-Raith, Deputy Director, Community Programs, Cuyahoga County Health Human Services Division of Senior and Adult Services; Anna Thomas, Executive Director, National Center for State and Tribal Elder Justice Coalitions.

The NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) is hosting a three-part webinar series on the intersections of gender-based violence and developmental disabilities using the Recognize, Respond, Refer model to equip developmental disability service providers and gender-based violence service providers with the knowledge and skills to provide survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive support to survivors with developmental disabilities.

This webinar is the first in the series: The Intersection of Gender-Based Violence and Developmental Disabilities: Recognize. It will focus on the unique impact of gender-based violence on people with developmental disabilities. Participants will learn about the rates of victimization, how to recognize the potential signs of gender-based violence and common tactics perpetrators may use to maintain power and control.

The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) is offering this as one of a number of virtual trainings during the month of June. All are live and will not be recorded.

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

Lawyers from the Scam Justice Legal Clinic, a first-of-its-kind pro bono legal services clinic for victims of online scams, will discuss the origins of the clinic as a collaboration between Amazon, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, the Better Business Bureau Institute for Marketplace Trust, and the Pro Bono Institute to address an unmet need for trauma-informed, individualized legal advice for scam victims. Our presenters will discuss the clinic’s structure and walk through a sample client consultation session; and explore challenges and opportunities for growth that they have observed over the clinic’s first year of meeting with clients.

Alyssa Saunders is Director, Corporate Pro Bono at the nonprofit Pro Bono Institute (PBI). Alyssa works with legal departments to help them build, launch, and grow pro bono programs. She also runs pro bono clinics and develops resources, programs, and initiatives to further pro bono and access to justice. Prior to joining PBI, she was a litigator at several law firms and a federal judicial law clerk. Beersheba Philippe is a Senior Program Manager at Amazon, where she supports the Customer Protection and Enforcement team in taking action against scams and fraud. She is a licensed attorney and PMP with a career spanning commercial negotiations, M&A advisory, and transformative government initiatives. Grant Damon-Feng is partner at Davis Wright Tremaine and a member of the firm’s cybercrime enforcement practice. Grant helps clients develop and implement enforcement strategies to combat a wide variety of cybercrime and other digital threats to clients and their customers, including customer service and tech support fraud, brand impersonation, employee corruption, systems manipulation, organized retail crime, and intellectual property theft.

Please note that this month's forum will not be recorded

The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) is offering this as one of a number of virtual trainings during the month of June. All are live and will not be recorded.

Older LGBTQ+ survivors sit at an intersection of identities often left out of conversations around domestic violence and intimate partner violence. As service providers and organizations, it is our responsibility to meet survivors where they are, provide culturally relevant information and help navigate the barriers to care that older LGBTQ+ survivors face. Join the National LGBTQ+ Institute on IPV, National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL), and the Senior Services department of the Los Angeles LGBT Center for a two-part workshop on best practices for supporting older LGBTQ+ survivors of intimate partner violence. This workshop is Part 2.

After this workshop series, participants will be able to: Describe how LGBTQ+ identity impacts older adult experiences of abuse and their help-seeking behaviors; Identify barriers to care for older LGBTQ+ survivors and unique risk factors they may experience; Discuss best practices for effectively reaching and serving older adults who experience abuse; Apply LGBTQ+ affirming and age-appropriate safety planning strategies, including harm reduction, pod-mapping, and creative problem solving to support older survivors who may be unable to leave an abusive relationship; Implement organizational and community-based practices that expand safety networks for older LGBTQ+ adults. Participants will be able to identify at least three potential partnerships for their agency/organization to tap for increasing access to care and support for older LGBTQ+ survivors.

Prosecuting Elder Abuse: A 2026 Webinar Series for Prosecutors 
Presented by the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL)in partnership with the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA)

Prosecutors handling elder abuse cases face unique challenges, from building relationships with older victims and navigating cognitive capacity questions to prosecuting complex financial exploitation and coordinating with law enforcement. Despite their critical role in holding offenders accountable and enhancing older adult safety, prosecutors too often lack the experience and support to approach these cases with confidence. This six-part webinar series provides the tools and strategies to change that. Each 90-minute webinar features subject matter experts from the field — including experienced prosecutors, investigators, clinicians, and financial crime specialists — offering practical guidance you can apply immediately to strengthen your cases and better support older victims. All webinars will be recorded and made available on demand following the live presentation, along with a companion quick-reference resource tool for prosecutors. You can choose to attend 1 or more of the webinars. This is webinar 3 in the series: Financial exploitation is the most common form of elder abuse — and the hardest to unravel. Learn how to work with banks, tell the financial story, and use free investigation tools. 

Presented with the National District Attorneys Association 

Please note this series is open to prosecutors only, unless otherwise indicated.

The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) is offering this as one of a number of virtual trainings during the month of June. All are live and will not be recorded.

Creating an inclusive and sustainable workplace for LGBTQI+ employees, enhances workplace creativity, retention, job satisfaction and strengthens working relationships. This training aims to provide hands-on tools & promising practices aligned with the LGBTQI+ Endorsement Program Standards developed by an inter-disciplinary working group of experts convened by the New York City Anti-Violence Project and NYS Office
for the Prevention of Domestic Violence.

Service Program for Older People (SPOP) is offering a series of free interactive training webinars for those who work with older adults. 

This training explores how trauma-informed care can be used to support older adults living with mental health and substance use disorders. Participants will learn how trauma shapes the aging experience and influences behavioral health needs. The session will provide practical strategies for recognizing signs of trauma, reducing re-traumatization, and fostering resilience in older populations.
Participants will learn how to: analyze how trauma presents in older adults and evaluate its impact on behavior; differentiate and assess core principles of trauma-informed care; and integrate person-centered, trauma-informed strategies in their work.

This program is for anyone who works with an older population. CE credit is available for licensed social workers. 

Presented by the Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC), In recognition of World Elder Justice Awareness Month, this webinar highlights interdisciplinary approaches to preventing elder mistreatment through education, training, and legal collaboration. Dr. Valerie Bearden (University of Arkansas GWEP) will present a comprehensive training model that equips frontline professionals, caregivers, and community partners to identify and respond to elder abuse. Dr. Aida Wen (University of Hawaii GWEP) will share an innovative partnership integrating geriatrics and legal education to promote dementia capability among legal and business professionals. Together, these efforts demonstrate how cross-sector collaboration can strengthen prevention and better protect older adults. 

Link to Join Meeting ID: 249 163 381 439 489, Passcode: NY6SR9BP 

The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) is offering this as one of a number of virtual trainings during the month of June. All are live and will not be recorded.

In recognition of WEAAD (World Elder Abuse Awareness Day), please join ElderSAFE Center, Charles E. Smith Life Communities for this virtual continuing education program. This program is designed to help mental health clinicians and laypeople deepen their understanding of the emotional dynamics within individuals who engage in abusive behaviors and those who experience abuse.

Rather than viewing the abused/abuser dynamic solely as a set of reactions and behaviors, this program will explore the experience of abuse from the perspectives of emotional need, sense-making, and the internal representation of reality. The focus will be on viewing the individual's emotional needs as the foundation of what we call the cycle of abuse. Participants will explore the archetypal response to abuse and the process of adaptation based on the individual's core emotional needs.

Older LGBTQ+ survivors sit at an intersection of identities often left out of conversations around domestic violence and intimate partner violence. As service providers and organizations, it is our responsibility to meet survivors where they are, provide culturally relevant information and help navigate the barriers to care that older LGBTQ+ survivors face. Join the National LGBTQ+ Institute on IPV, National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL), and the Senior Services department of the Los Angeles LGBT Center for a two-part workshop on best practices for supporting older LGBTQ+ survivors of intimate partner violence. This workshop is Part 1.

After this workshop series, participants will be able to: Describe how LGBTQ+ identity impacts older adult experiences of abuse and their help-seeking behaviors; Identify barriers to care for older LGBTQ+ survivors and unique risk factors they may experience; Discuss best practices for effectively reaching and serving older adults who experience abuse; Apply LGBTQ+ affirming and age-appropriate safety planning strategies, including harm reduction, pod-mapping, and creative problem solving to support older survivors who may be unable to leave an abusive relationship; Implement organizational and community-based practices that expand safety networks for older LGBTQ+ adults. Participants will be able to identify at least three potential partnerships for their agency/organization to tap for increasing access to care and support for older LGBTQ+ survivors.

The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) is offering this as one of a number of virtual trainings during the month of June. All are live and will not be recorded.

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 foster healing and resilience. This training will highlight promising advocacy practices and resources to support LGBTQI+ individuals who have experienced gender-based violence.

Presented by the Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC), this webinar provides an overview of key programs administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) that support the rights, health, and financial security of older adults and people with disabilities. It is designed for both the general public and federal stakeholders, with a focus on how federal policy translates into community-based services.

Presenters: Kari Benson, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aging; Rebecca Kinney, OHIC Director and SMP Program Manager; Melissa Simpson, SHIP Program Manager; Melanie Kempf, Iowa Deputy State LTC; Amity Overall, National Ombudsman Resource Center; Sonya Begay, Program Analyst

Link to Join Meeting ID: 235 790 929 760 611, Passcode: Dj6f5zo7 

The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) is offering this as one of a number of virtual trainings during the month of June. All are live and will not be recorded.

Join this National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) CAFE for WEADD.

International scams continue to evolve, targeting older and vulnerable adults through sophisticated tactics that compromise accounts, create false relationships, and exploit trust. This session will provide practical, step‑by‑step guidance for supporting clients who have been impacted by international scammers, including: How to stabilize the situation once a scam is suspected; Immediate steps to safeguard accounts and personal information; Approaches to documenting the scam and coordinating with banking and law enforcement partners; Techniques to support clients who have formed emotional or financial attachment to the scammer; Strategies for preventing repeat victimization and rebuilding financial security.

Moderator: Lisa Bleier, Head of Wealth Management Retirement and State Government Affairs, SIFM

Panelists: Laurel Sykes, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, American Riveria Bank; Ally Armeson, Executive Director, FightCyberCrime; Jane Lee, Senior Attorney Advisor, Department of Justice, Criminal Division

This webinar is co-hosted by the National Center on Elder Abuse, U.S. Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Initiative, National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life, and National District Attorneys Association. 

Fraud and scams can have serious and lasting effects on older adults, affecting their finances, emotional well-being, and sense of security. In a report to Congress, the Federal Trade Commission estimated that, after accounting for underreporting, older adults lost up to $81.5 billion to fraud in 2024. This webinar will highlight underlying factors and communication strategies that support recovery, rebuild trust, and help reduce the risk of repeat victimization. 

Panelists: Amy Nofziger, Director of Fraud Victim Support, AARP Fraud Watch Network; Jennifer Lawrence, DSW, LICSW, Director of Clinical Programs and Trauma Recovery, FightCyberCrime.org; Miles McNeely, LCSW, Vice President, Elder Abuse Prevention, WISE & Healthy Aging; Pete Staffell, Principal, Roll and Flow; Older adult with lived experience

Join Scott Fearing (University of Rochester) for an interdisciplinary, case-based discussion (via Zoom) about addressing social isolation and loneliness among older adults. We will be sharing practical, real-world advice from clinical, policy, and community perspectives.

The Upstate Elder Abuse Center at Lifespan (UpEAC) presents it’s 2026 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Recognition.

The event includes a Press Conference (9:15-9:45 am) and an Educational Conference (10-4:15 pm) and will be held in-person at the Shults Center Forum (Nazareth University, Rochester NY 14618).

This conference will reflect on the growth of the elder abuse field locally and statewide, explore ongoing challenges facing older adults and professionals, and look ahead through the lens of reframing aging and best practices in an evolving field.

Keynote Speaker: Art Mason, former Director, Elder Abuse Prevention Program and Upstate Elder Abuse Center

The event is free, with lunch provided and CEUs available. Space is limited and registration for the conference is required.

The Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC) invites you to join a milestone event on June 9, 2026, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, DC (with a virtual option), marking a pivotal step in the government’s collective effort against elder abuse, neglect, exploitation, and frauds and scams.  
As part of Elder Justice Awareness Month, the EJCC will move from policy to practice by adopting the Federal Elder Justice Action Plan and launching the EJCC’s “Never, Ever” campaign, while convening federal leaders to highlight coordinated efforts, advance “quick wins,” and demonstrate a unified federal commitment to protecting older adults nationwide. 

This is a 2026 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) webinar presented by the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee’ School of Social Welfare, Helen Bader Office of Applied Gerontology

Homelessness brings up a variety of ethical dilemmas. This workshop will address the dignity and worth of a person, self-determination, decision-making capacity, service, and integrity in relation to working with older adults experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.

Webinar objectives for participants: To increase their understanding of housing insecurity and homelessness among older adults; To increase their understanding of the legal mechanisms to address housing insecurity and homelessness; To explore housing and social justice; To explore ethical dilemmas that occur between protecting an older adult from harm and respecting individual freedoms; To explore how to maintain professional competence when faced with an ethical dilemma related to housing; Ethical decision-making tools and codes of conduct will be examined; To learn best practices to promote self-determination in relation to housing choices; To explore community responses to housing and homelessness