Registration is now open for this 5-part webinar series, presented by the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) and the American Bar Association (ABA) Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence. This series, intended for civil attorneys and legal advocates, will cover a range of topics related to legal representation of survivors of abuse in later life. All webinars will be held from 1:00 – 2:30 PM Central time.
Wednesday, October 2: Module 1: Abuse in Later Life Overview
This module explores forms of abuse in later life, common abuser tactics, and dynamics of power and control that exist in many abuse in later life cases.
Wednesday, October 16: Module 2: Forming the Relationship with Your Client
This module discusses the importance of using a victim-centered approach to screening for abuse in later life and critical challenges to client communication, including accessibility and cultural barriers. The key concepts of privilege, confidentiality, and mandated reporting are also discussed.
Wednesday, October 30: Module 3: Client Goal-setting and Non-litigation Responses
This module discusses the need for civil attorneys to listen to client priorities and goals to achieve desired outcomes. Engaging in multi-disciplinary collaboration and client advocacy are also reviewed.
Wednesday, November 13: Module 4: Legal Resolutions and Remedies
This module identifies available civil legal remedies that serve both vulnerable and competent older victims.
Wednesday, November 20: Module 5: Bringing the Case – Trial Skills
This module discusses the identification and preservation of evidence and testimony and helps viewers to understand methods to develop an effective elder abuse case theory and prepare witnesses for direct and cross-examination.
Please note: The fifth session is one week – not two weeks – after the fourth session
Questions? Please contact Ann Laatsch, NCALL Justice System Coordinator, at alaatsch@ncall.us.
This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-23-GK-05142-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.