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 2 in the series: Elder abuse cases are stronger when prosecutors and detectives collaborate early and often. Hear from both sides of the partnership as to what works. 

Presenters: Christopher Merkle, Asst. Chief Investigator, Office of the District Attorney, Boulder, CO and Tara Patet J.D., Senior Prosecutor, St. Paul City Attorney’s Office (ret.) 

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