Summary:

Law enforcement faces significant challenges in handling cases of Power of Attorney (POA) abuse, where terms like "durability," "fiduciary," and "capacity" are often mistakenly linked solely to civil legal issues. This webinar offers guidance on investigating and prosecuting abuse and financial exploitation involving POAs, helping law enforcement and prosecutors to discern when and why actions involving these instruments may constitute crimes. Participants gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and legal nuances in POA abuse cases, enabling more effective responses and protections for victims.

Summary:

Over the past few years, the roles of guardians and conservators have received significant attention. This is driven, at least in part, by incidents or allegations of fraud or abuse by the guardians and conservators against the individuals they are supposed to protect. To better understand these matters, the National Institute of Justice commissioned a report, Environmental Scan of Guardianship Abuse and Fraud (released September 2023). In this webinar, the report’s authors share a summary of the findings, including available data on the issue, legal, policy, and practice considerations, and recommendations.

Summary:

Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) coordinators fill a critical role on elder abuse teams, yet there are few educational resources to support their professional development.

This webinar examines the elements of successful collaborative teams, ways to enhance team engagement, and the skills needed to facilitate productive elder abuse case review meetings.

Topics include—

• The Role of the Coordinator
• Facilitation of Case Review Meetings
• Building a Culture of Collaboration
• Enhancing Team Engagement