Join us for the inaugural Michigan Elder Justice Conference, a two-day conference focused on keeping older adults safe from abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. Developed through a partnership between the SafeSeniors Elder Justice Collaborative, the Prosecuting Attorney’s Association of Michigan, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, this conference brings together professionals, experts, and advocates for opportunities to learn, network and collaborate. Session topics include the work of Multidisciplinary Teams from across the state, investigation strategies, building partnerships, ageism and brain change, scams and fraud prevention, and more!

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Agenda

Tuesday 9/23

7:30 – 8:30 am – Registration

8:30 – 9:30 am – Opening Keynote: Update on State Elder Abuse Task Force

9:30 – 11:00 am – General Session: Investigating VA Cases

11:00 – 11:15 am – Break

11:15 am – 12:30 pm – General Session: Guardianship/Conservatorship

12:30 – 1:30 pm – Lunch and Expo

1:30 – 3:00 pm – General Session: Value of Multidisciplinary Teams (Panel)

3:00 – 5:00 pm – Expo and Networking

5:00 – 6:30 pm – Happy Hour Networking Event

Wednesday 9/24

7:30 – 8:30 am – Registration & Breakfast Buffet

8:30 – 9:30 am – Opening Keynote: It Takes a Village – Building Partnerships

9:30 – 10:30 am – Breakout Sessions

• • Ageism
  • Vulnerable Adult Definitions and Laws
  • APS 101

10:30 – 10:45 am – Break

10:45 – 11:45 am – Breakout Sessions

• • Brain Change
  • FEPA and Uniform Security Act Amendment
  • Bridging the Language Barrier: Law Enforcement and APS Partnerships

11:45 am – 12:45 pm – Lunch and Networking

12:45 – 1:45 pm – Breakout Sessions

• • The Relevance of Trauma-Informed Practices for MDTs
  • AARP’s Fraud Prevention Network
  • Financial Organization Panel

1:45 – 2:00 pm – Break

2:00 – 3:30 pm – General Session: All About Scams

3:30 – 3:45 pm – Closing Remarks

Thank you to our Sponsors!

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