Free Elder Justice Education Opportunities
Free In-Person Trainings
Wisconsin Department of Justice
Direct Services Elder Abuse Training
The purpose of this training is to enhance older victims' safety and quality of life by strengthening collaboration among direct service providers.
Learning Objectives:
- Get to know types of abuse in later life
- Understand types of abuse in later life and abuser tactics
- Collaborate to create a victim-centered response
- Plan for victim safety· Existing services for older victims
Free Online Trainings
EMS Training: Recognizing Abuse in Later Life
Free Online Training
1.5 Hours
This essential course will enable you to describe various forms of elder abuse, identify risk factors and potential signs and understand the appropriate channels for reporting suspected cases. When completed, you will be able to confidently recognize elder abuse and take appropriate actions to ensure the safety and well-being of older adults.
Learning objectives:
- Describe forms of elder abuse
- Identify risk factors and potential signs of elder abuse
- Know where to report elder abuse
Instructors
Dinah LaCaze
Elder Abuse Prevention Program Coordinator, Milwaukee County Department on AgingWith 14 years of experience in case management for family and long-term care, Dinah LaCaze is passionate about education and training. She provides support and education to help people with dementia stay in the least restrictive environments possible. Dinah LaCaze holds a master’s degree in Social Work.
Donna Sulstrom-Rosner
Residential Care Specialist, Adult Protective Services (APS)Donna Sulstrom-Rosner brings a wealth of expertise in the prevention and intervention of adult maltreatment. She has worked over 30 years as a lead county adult protective services social worker responding to reports of abuse and neglect.
Law Enforcement Training Resources
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Elder Abuse Investigations
Free Online Training
3 Hours (At Your Own Pace)
Whether you are assigning training for your team or seeking to strengthen your own skills, this National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) training provides a strong, research-based foundation to improve safety, support victims, and enhance investigation outcomes.
Equip Your Team to Recognize Abuse, Respond Effectively, and Protect Older Adults
This free, 10-module, at-your-own-pace online training is easy to complete in small pieces, and includes:
- Forms and dynamics of elder abuse
- Tips and strategies for working with older victims
- Cognition and capacity issues
- Collaboration
- Documenting potential cases of abuse
To access the training:
- Click the 'Register' button below.
- Go to ‘my courses’ and ‘elder abuse investigation courses’.
- Select 'Group 1' (Basic) for foundational training on Abuse in Later Life.
- This FREE online training takes approximately 3 hours to complete.
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We’ve done the research for you—bringing together a curated list of training opportunities for law enforcement professionals, from rookie officers to seasoned investigators and detectives. Expand your skills and enhance your response to protect older adults. Select “Access Training List” below to find training that fits your role, interests, and schedule.
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Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement (EAGLE)
Free Online Resources
The EAGLE training gives officers the practical tools they need to identify, investigate, and respond to elder abuse with confidence. EAGLE delivers the essential, real-world skills every officer needs to strengthen their response and protect older adults in their community.
Foundational Tools Include:
- Identifying & recognizing types of abuse.
- Documenting elder abuse cases using prosecution-ready checklists.
- Locating community resources.
This Online Resource Hub Includes:
- Guidance for interviewing older adults
- Fact sheets for quick reference
- Tools for engaging victims with cognitive impairment or vulnerability
- Checklist for First Responders
- Checklist for evidence collection
- Select 'Access Resources' below to locate FREE tools
Safeguarding Seniors: A Guide for Financial Institutions
Free Online Training
3 Hours
This self-paced training is designed to equip financial institutions with essential knowledge and skills to recognize and report financial abuse in later life. Participants will learn to describe various forms of financial abuse, identify risk factors and potential signs, and understand the appropriate channels for reporting suspected cases.
Initially geared for financial planners, the training developers, the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), granted permission to adapt the training for financial institutions. DFI is a state-level agency that regulates and oversees financial services to protect consumers and ensure fair practices. They can play a role in addressing and preventing financial abuse by providing resources, education and enforcement actions.
This training is for staff at financial institutions throughout Wisconsin. Financial planners should take the original training. Please consult the Administrators Association (NASAA) website to learn more.
Learning objectives:
- Describe forms of financial abuse
- Identify risk factors and potential signs of financial abuse
- Know where to report elder abuse
Grant-Funded Educational Opportunities
These products were supported by grant number 2020-V3-GX-0006, awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime. The opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this product are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Want to Know More?
If you need guidance, please contact Debra Leis, Program Specialist, Elder Justice Coalition, at elderjustice@uwgb.edu and (920) 465-2469.