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!
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: Investigation & Prosecution of Vulnerable Adult Financial Exploitation
11:00 – 11:15 am – Break
11:15 am – 12:30 pm – General Session: Modernizing Guardianship in Michigan: Challenges, Changes & the Path Forward
12:30 – 1:30 pm – Lunch and Expo
1:30 – 3:00 pm – General Session: The 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
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- Understanding Ageism: Recognizing & Resisting Bias
- Vulnerable Adult Definitions and Laws
- APS 101
10:30 – 10:45 am – Break
10:45 – 11:45 am – Breakout Sessions
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- Understanding the Aging Brain
- Mandatory Reporting: FEPA & Amendments to the Uniform Securities Act
- 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
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- A Shift in Perspective: The Relevance of Trauma-Informed Practices for MDTs in Elder Justice
- AARP’s Fraud Watch Network
- Financial Organization Panel
1:45 – 2:00 pm – Break
2:00 – 3:30 pm – General Session: Senior Scams: The Attorney General’s Perspective
3:30 – 3:45 pm – Closing Remarks
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Premier
Breakfast
Lunch
Happy Hour
Family Financial Credit Union
Snack
CarePatrol of West Michigan
Expo Exhibitors
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