This National Adult Protective Services Association(NAPSA) Research to Practice (R2P) October Webinar will explore the findings of a study that investigated why nearly one-third of older adult abuse victims disengaged from a support service. What causes this drop-off? What can we do differently? We'll unpack the practical lessons learned and implications for working with and trying to retain clients in support services. Then, we’ll open the floor to a dynamic discussion about future research directions. I’ll share insights generated from the study and invite your input: What unanswered questions do you see in the context of Adult Protective Services? What kinds of research would truly support your work? How can we take this work forward?

Presenter: Jennifer Storey, PhD, is a Registered Forensic Psychologist and an Associate Professor in Forensic Psychology at the University of Kent (UK). Dr Storey’s published research focuses on the assessment and management of violence including older adult abuse, stalking, and intimate partner violence. This research has been funded by national and international organisations like the NIH, WHO and UK Home Office. Dr Storey is also the author of a violence risk assessment tool for the abuse of older people called the Harm to Older Persons Evaluation or HOPE which aids professional is assessing risk level and managing cases of older adult abuse. Dr Storey’s research has an applied focus and includes working closely with and training practitioners including judges, police, social workers, health and mental health professionals.