Date/Time
Date(s) - 11/20/2018
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
UJA-Federation of New York
Category(ies) No Categories
Elder Abuse 101 Workshop
Thousands of older adults in New York are abused, neglected, and exploited every year, and the number is growing. JASA’s Elder Abuse Training Institute is an interdisciplinary program, which improves the understanding of and response to the various forms of elder abuse. The Institute educates social service, health, legal, and financial professionals as well as the public.
These workshops are provided by JASA in partnership with Lifespan of Greater Rochester, Inc. and Brookdale Institute for Healthy Aging of Hunter College.
Location:
UJA-Federation of New York
130 East 59th Street, Room 710
New York, NY 10022
(between Park & Lexington Avenues)
When: Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee: $40 plus $40 for CEU
3 CEU Credits Available (If you’re signing up for CEU credits, you must provide your license number in the box that says “Additional information about your order.”)
This workshop focuses on red flags that indicate the presence of possible abuse or exploitation. Participants will learn best practices for addressing abuse and working effectively with victims. Information will be provided on how to work with clients who are victims of financial exploitation and scams.
Speakers:
Takai Forde, LMSW, Social Work Supervisor, Queens Elder Abuse Prevention Program, JASA
Robert Seewald, Esq., Attorney, Legal Services for the Elderly in Queens, JASA
Cheryl Lee, LMSW, Social Work Supervisor, Elderly Victims Crimes Prevention Program, NYC Department for the Aging
Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging at Hunter College, CUNY is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0161.
