BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//opencal/ical//2.0/EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:09c419dc2f998649fd4c781c3b324809 DTSTAMP:20260421T132239Z SUMMARY:Prosecuting Elder Abuse: A 2026 Webinar Series for Prosecutors DESCRIPTION:Prosecutors handling elder abuse cases face unique challenges\, from building relationships with older victims and navigating cognitive c apacity questions to prosecuting complex financial exploitation and coordi nating with law enforcement. Despite their critical role in holding offend ers accountable and enhancing older adult safety\, prosecutors too often l ack the experience and support to approach these cases with confidence. Th is six-part webinar series provides the tools and strategies to change tha t.\n\nEach 90-minute webinar features subject matter experts from the fiel d — including experienced prosecutors\, investigators\, clinicians\, and financial crime specialists — offering practical guidance you can apply immediately to strengthen your cases and better support older victims. Al l webinars will be recorded and made available on demand following the liv e presentation\, along with a companion quick-reference resource tool for prosecutors.\n\nPlease note this series is open to prosecutors only\, unless otherwise indicated.\n\nAll webin ars are offered at no cost.  All sessions are held from 1:00–2:30 p.m. Central Time.\n\nPresented by the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) in partnership with the National District Atto rneys Association (NDAA)\n

Webinar Schedule

\n Communicating Effectively with Older Victims\nWednesday\, April 29\, 2026\nPresenters: Peter Tempelis J.D.\, Waukesha County (WI) District Atto rney’s Office and Ann Laatsch J.D.\, National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life\n\nEffective prosecution starts with effective communication. L earn why working with older victims requires intentional\, specialized app roaches — and what that looks like in practice. This session is also ope n to prosecuting agency victim/witness staff.\n\n
\n\nWorking wit h Law Enforcement\nWednesday\, May 27\, 2026\nPresenters: Christopher Merkle\, Asst. Chief Investigator\, Office of the District Attorney\, Bou lder\, CO and Tara Patet J.D.\, Senior Prosecutor\, St. Paul City Attorney ’s Office (ret.)\n\nElder abuse cases are stronger when prosecutors and detectives collaborate early and often. Hear from both sides of the partne rship as to what works.\n\n
\n\nWorking With Financial Institutio ns on Financial Exploitation Cases\nWednesday\, June 24\, 2026\nPrese nted with the National District Attorneys Association\n\nFinancial exploit ation is the most common form of elder abuse — and the hardest to unrave l. Learn how to work with banks\, tell the financial story\, and use free investigation tools.\n\n
\n\nVictims with Diminished Capacity\nWednesday\, July 29\, 2026\nPresenters: Candace Heisler J.D.\, Heisler and Associates and David Franklin\, Psy.D.\, MHA\, UC Riverside School of Medicine\n\nCognitive impairment doesn’t necessarily make a case more di fficult. Learn how to distinguish competency from capacity\, build evidenc e-based cases\, and counter defense strategies.\n\n
\n\nExpert Wi tness Strategies\nWednesday\, August 12\, 2026\nPresented with the Na tional District Attorneys Association\n\nGeriatricians\, neuropsychologist s\, and forensic accountants can transform your case — if you know how t o find\, prepare\, and utilize them.\n\n
\n\nNew Legal and Legisl ative Tools\nWednesday\, September 16\, 2026\nPresented with the Nati onal District Attorneys Association\n\nNew statutes are giving prosecutors stronger tools to address elder abuse. Learn what’s changed and how to put these tools to work in your jurisdiction. URL:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u7-SAA6-ToO_HZBmE2Mw4w DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T231033 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T231033 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR