Webinar Series on Preventing and Responding to Fraud, Abuse, and Exploitation
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Summary
In recognition of Elder Justice Awareness Month, ACL and the Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC) will hold a 10-part webinar series from May 19 to June 30 on preventing and responding to fraud, abuse, and exploitation of older adults.
This series will offer tools and insights for professionals, advocates, and community members. Expert-led sessions will cover a range of topics, including:
• Tuesday, May 19 at 2:00 p.m.: Top Scams Affecting Older Adults, hosted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
• Thursday, May 21, at 2:00 p.m.: Combatting Imposter Scams: How to Spot, Avoid, and Report Imposter Scams, hosted by the Department of Justice and FTC
• FCC Consumer Protections: Scams and Frauds – Tuesday, June 2, at 2:00 p.m.
• Introducing a Toolkit for Law Enforcement and Emergency Medical Services When Called to a Long-Term Care Facility – Wednesday, June 3, at 2:00 p.m.
• Shielding Seniors from Scams: Awareness, Prevention, and Resources – Thursday, June 4, at 2:00 p.m.
• Elder Fraud & Scams: Communication Strategies to Promote Recovery and Reduce Recidivism – Thursday, June 11, at 1:00 p.m.
• Voices Unheard: Turning Awareness into Action Against Abuse and Neglect in Long-Term Care – Tuesday, June 16, at 2:00 p.m.
• From Frontline Training to Legal Innovation: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Prevent Elder Mistreatment – Tuesday, June 23, at 2:00 p.m.
• Civil Legal Interventions in Elder Abuse – Thursday, June 25, at 2:00 p.m.
• Money Smart for Older Adults: Fraud Prevention Webinar – Tuesday, June 30, at 2:00 p.m.
This series will offer tools and insights for professionals, advocates, and community members. Expert-led sessions will cover a range of topics, including:
• Tuesday, May 19 at 2:00 p.m.: Top Scams Affecting Older Adults, hosted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
• Thursday, May 21, at 2:00 p.m.: Combatting Imposter Scams: How to Spot, Avoid, and Report Imposter Scams, hosted by the Department of Justice and FTC
• FCC Consumer Protections: Scams and Frauds – Tuesday, June 2, at 2:00 p.m.
• Introducing a Toolkit for Law Enforcement and Emergency Medical Services When Called to a Long-Term Care Facility – Wednesday, June 3, at 2:00 p.m.
• Shielding Seniors from Scams: Awareness, Prevention, and Resources – Thursday, June 4, at 2:00 p.m.
• Elder Fraud & Scams: Communication Strategies to Promote Recovery and Reduce Recidivism – Thursday, June 11, at 1:00 p.m.
• Voices Unheard: Turning Awareness into Action Against Abuse and Neglect in Long-Term Care – Tuesday, June 16, at 2:00 p.m.
• From Frontline Training to Legal Innovation: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Prevent Elder Mistreatment – Tuesday, June 23, at 2:00 p.m.
• Civil Legal Interventions in Elder Abuse – Thursday, June 25, at 2:00 p.m.
• Money Smart for Older Adults: Fraud Prevention Webinar – Tuesday, June 30, at 2:00 p.m.