The Elder Justice Toolkit is a resource created by the National Center on Law & Elder Rights. It contains practical information on civil legal remedies, practice tips, and sample pleadings for attorneys seeking protection and redress for their clients who…
The Senior Abuse Financial Tracking and Accounting (SAFTA) toolkit was developed to provide law enforcement with a simplified tool for investigating suspicious financial patterns and prosecuting cases of elder financial exploitation. The toolkit includes the SAFTA tool (an Excel macro-enabled…
Through an interactive case scenario, discussion takes place on the unique role prosecutors can play in forging connections with law enforcement and allied partners on an E-MDT. Information is shared on how to recognize the components of an unrelated case…
This session covers establishing ethical practices and interventions in a hospital setting within the context of elder abuse. Participants will gain an understanding of the least restrictive measures taken in a hospital setting and the ethics process. Presented by: Alyssa…
This session explores the role of forensic accountants in E-MDT practice and within the broader context of elder abuse. Coverage also includes locating a forensic accountant, an engagement process, and how the case referral process could work. Presented by: Karen…
This webinar makes the case for the value of quality data collection and the barriers to optimizing the process. It also offers strategies for sustainability, specifically addressing the ways MDTs (Multidisciplinary Teams) can work toward a sustainable database/data system. Presented…
This session covers the impact of new scams on elderly populations. Coverage at this session includes key concepts around financial scams and investigates emerging trends in financial scams and techniques. Additionally, participants explore strategies for responding to emerging trends in…
This session covers prosecutors’ roles in elder abuse investigations, in the court system, and on E-MDTs. Coverage includes strategies for better engaging and utilizing prosecutors on E-MDTs and emerging restorative practice approaches in prosecution. Presented by: Tara Patet, JD, senior…
This webinar covers different types of civil attorneys, how their expertise differs from other legal professionals, and what civil legal expertise can add to E-MDT discussions and elder abuse responses. Presented by: Deena Schwartz, Elder Abuse Enhanced Multidisciplinary Team (EMDT)…
This webinar conversation discusses strategies to sustain E-MDTs, obstacles E-MDTs may face when institutionalizing your team, and suggested approaches to overcome them. The discussion focuses on available funding, developing a structure that will assist with receiving funding, and the critical…
This webinar covers the structuring, implementation, legal and ethical considerations of completing capacity assessments remotely, drawing from the experience of the UTHealth Texas Elder Abuse and Mistreatment Institute (TEAM). Presented by: Jason Burnett and John Halphen See the slides ›
This webinar features a panel including an attorney, a geriatrician, and a geriatric psychiatrist who share their thoughts on their roles on E-MDTs and how best to leverage their fields on teams. Presented by: Dr. Veronica M. LaFaso from Weill…