The Elder Abuse Training Institute is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary training program to improve understanding of, and response to, the various forms of elder abuse. Elder Abuse 101, to be held on October 25, is an introductory course for individuals who have ongoing interactions with elders but who have limited or no experience with elder abuse situations and interventions.
“The numbers are heartbreaking,” said Aileen Gitelson, JASA CEO. Approximately 270,000 older New Yorkers each year are victims of physical, psychological, financial or other forms of abuse or neglect. It is estimated that only one in 24 cases are reported (New York State Elder Abuse Prevalence Study, 2010). “JASA is committed to ending elder abuse.”
Elder Abuse 101 will explore the unique dynamics of elder abuse, providing information about the different forms of abuse, factors leading to abuse, how to identify abuse, intervention strategies that work for both the victim and the abuser, cross cultural and ethical issues, and referral sources.
The Elder Abuse Training Institute reflects the contributed expertise of a number of agencies, including JASA; New York Legal Assistance Group; Kings County District Attorney’s Office; Human Resource Administration/Adult Protective Services; New York City Department for the Aging; Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service; Visiting Nurse Service of New York; Montefiore Medical Center; Geriatric Mental Health Association; Jewish Home Lifecare; Selfhelp Community Services; and Pace Women’s Justice Center.
Elder Abuse 101 will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at UJA Federation of New York, 130 East 59 Street, New York City. Cost is $25 or $20 per person for groups of 10 attendees or more from the same organization. A light breakfast will be served. To register or for additional information, contact Martha Pollack, Queens District Director and Director of JASA's Elder Abuse Program, JASA, 97-77 Queens Boulevard, 6th floor, Rego Park, NY 11374; 718-286-1540; mpollack@jasa.org.
To register online, Please click here Elder Abuse 101 Registration
