Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/23/2013
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

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Hosted by the Jewish Women International, this webinar will feature Bonnie Brandl, founder and director of the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life; and Art Mason, director of the Elder Abuse Prevention Program at Lifespan in Rochester, New York. The webinar will explore the unique characteristics of domestic abuse in later life, focusing on the prevalence of elder abuse, working with Adult Protective Services and other resources as well as practical tips for working with older victims of abuse.

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• List key dynamics of abuse in later life
• Recognize how domestic abuse in later life is both similar and different than in earlier life
• Understand how Adult Protective Services and other resources can play a role in addressing elder abuse
• Gain practical skills for working with older adults who are victims of abuse.

For additional information and to register, please click here.