The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many aspects of daily life and has had a tremendous impact on the capacity of older victims to access effective healing supports and services. Older adults from marginalized communities have been especially affected by this public health crisis and the omnipresent institutional barriers like racism, ageism, ableism, and xenophobia, which inhibit their ability to be healthy, safe, and supported. In this incredibly challenging time, the work of educators and trainers working to enhance services and supports for older adults is critically important.
Join NCALL on August 27th for an online chat on the Older Victims of Crime Trainers and Educators Forum to discuss these and other challenges and the importance of working together to learn from each other, share educational and training resources, and make connections on training topics impacting older crime victims.
Throughout the day, NCALL staff will be available for virtual office hours on the forum to offer technical assistance and consultation. You’ll have a chance to connect directly with Juanita Davis, Associate Director; Ann Turner, Advocacy Coordinator; Sara Mayer, Communications Coordinator; and Katie Block, NRC Project Coordinator.
Feel free to check in at any time to join these conversations.
Forum Chat Agenda:
| Time (EST) | Topic |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Effective Training and Education in the Age of COVID-19 |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Office Hour Session with NCALL Staff |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Addressing the Impact of System Racism on Older Victims through Effective Training and Education |
| 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Office Hour Session with NCALL staff |
Please note: Anyone who isn’t already a member of the NCALL Older Victims of Crime Trainers and Educators Forum will be automatically subscribed to the forum by registering for this forum chat. For more information on the forum please visit: https://reachingvictims.org/resource/older-victims-of-crime-trainers-and-educators-forum/. If you are already a member of the forum you will still need to register to participate in the chat.
We invite you to register today for this chat!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NCALL_Forum_Chat_Registration
Looking forward to joining you in these dynamic discussions!
NCALL Staff
If you have any questions about the forum chat or need help registering please contact Katie Block, NRC Coordinator at kblock@ncall.us