ALACHUA COUNTY ONLY: The Enhanced Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program funds projects that support a comprehensive approach to addressing elder abuse in their communities. The purpose of this training is to enhance older victims’ safety and quality of life by strengthening collaboration among direct service providers and to provide cross-training opportunities to professionals working with older victims.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Advocates, case workers, social workers, law enforcement, healthcare workers, senior service professionals, legal professionals, banking professionals, elder care professionals, emergency response workers, or ANY community organization employee that serves or works directly with older adults.

TRAINING TOPICS INCLUDE:
Dynamics of abuse in later life,
Victim safety and quality of life,
Resources available to victims of elder abuse,
Collaboration among direct service providers,