Family Violence and Abuse in Later Life

The National Center on Law & Elder Rights (NCLER) is hosting a webinar to educate professionals working with older adults about recognizing the types of abuse and common methods used to assert control over older adults. This session will also delve into ways that legal assistance, elder rights, and aging services professionals can work with older survivors of abuse in later life, utilizing person-centered approaches, trauma-informed practices, and strategies to prevent further harm. Additionally, presenters will provide valuable information, resources, and highlight the benefits of collaborating with local service providers and community organizations in supporting older survivors of abuse.

Presenters:

• Candace Heisler, Retired Assistant District Attorney, San Francisco, Heisler & Associates
• Ann E. Laatsch, Justice System Coordinator, National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL)
• Erica Costello, Senior Attorney, ABA Commission on Law and Aging