This educational program will help law enforcement professionals understand how to:
~ properly interview older victims (and alleged abusers)
~ collect physical evidence
~ gather and interpret information
~ build a credible court case even if the victim recants
~ explain the legal and protective services available to victims
Using a re-enactment case scenario, the program creates awareness of many factors specific to elder abuse, including, differences in an older person's physical body, levels of cognizance, existing medical conditions, and heightened levels of fear. The program also covers the various forms abuse can take¡ªphysical, verbal, and financial as well as, less obvious forms, such as, psychological and sexual.
Law enforcement professionals, victim advocates, and other service providers will benefit from this program by learning how to better communicate with and assist elderly abuse victims.
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