FORENSIC INVESTIGATION AND LEGAL ISSUES RELATED TO CRIMES AGAINST THE ELDERLY AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 

Thursday September 30, 2021 - Friday October 1, 2021

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Studies show that nearly 50% of those with dementia experienced abuse or neglect. Interpersonal violence occurs at higher rates among adults with disabilities. This past year of COVID related issues such as isolation, financial stress, and concerns about health—led to increased depression and anxiety, making older adults and people with disabilities more susceptible to abuse and neglect. The elderly and people with disabilities need our help to be protected now, more than ever before.

Our two-day training addresses the challenges of elder abuse and neglect, including financial exploitation.  Successful case outcomes depend on the investigator having the knowledge and skills to develop a solid legal case. This includes a thorough medical examination, proper diagnosis, a complete and timely investigation, and knowledgeable responses by civil and criminal legal systems. Our training, taught by a faculty of subject matter experts who are board certified or otherwise credentialed in the field, provides these tools. 

SPEAKERS:

Medical Aspects of Elder Abuse: Finding Truths in More Challenging Settings              

Jamie Downs, M.D., D-ABP-AP/CP/FP, F-AAFS, F-NAME, F-ASCP, F-CAP, D-ABMDI, forensX, LLC

Forensic Investigative Techniques: The 12 Elements of the Successful Forensic Investigation

Detective Shane Kizer, Denton PD.                                                                       

Bonnie Armstrong, ED, The Shaken Baby Alliance

Building an Elder Law Case by Asking Questions                                                          

Elisa Reiter, JD, Underwood and Perkins, PC

When Opportunity Knocks, Don't Answer: Dealing Ethically with Incapacitated and Elderly Individuals                                                                                                                          

Melinda Hartnett, JD, The Hartnett Law Firm

Reforming Guardianship                           

Judge Brenda Hull Thompson, JD, Presiding Judge, Probate Court of Dallas County

The Crime of the 21st Century: Financial Exploitation                                                        

Julie Krawcyzk, Director                                                                                       

Steve Benton, Financial Counselor Elder Financial Safety Center

Where There's a Will, There's a Way: Case Studies of Elder Abuse                             

Donna Max, JD, Asst US Attorney, Northern District of Texas