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Elder Abuse Training Program (EATP)

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This 1-day course is designed to increase the effectiveness of those law enforcement professionals that respond to crimes related to the abuse of older adults.

Participants attending this program will learn about various elder abuse related topics such as:  Financial Exploitation, Neglect, Physical Abuse of Older Adults, Interviewing Older Adults, Sexual Abuse of Older Adults and Statutes and Remedies.

The students attending this course represent law enforcement, prosecution, advocacy, adult protective services, courts, probation and any other agencies providing services or support to older adults.

Who Should Attend?

Applicants must be state, local, campus, or tribal criminal justice professionals, prosecutors, advocates, adult protective service employees, and any other groups that provide services, in concert with law enforcement, to older adults. The participants should have a working understanding of domestic violence issues as this course is specifically focused on domestic violence toward older adults.

Type: Advanced

Length: 1 day

Curriculum

  • Dynamics of Elder Abuse
  • Investigating Elder Abuse Crimes
  • Interviewing Older Adults
  • Neglect of Older Adults
  • Financial Exploitation
  • Sexual Abuse of Older Adults

Tuition and Cost

Tuition is free. Students will be responsible for travel, meals and lodging.

Registration Information

Contact Information

If you have questions or need additional information, contact us at stateandlocaltraining@dhs.gov or call 800-743-5382.

Training Dates

There are currently no training dates or other items within this program.