For Financial, Legal, Health Professionals & Clergy
Lecture, Breakout groups by profession, and Discussion of vignettes
Elder Abuse Workshop
This workshop is FREE | CLE and CEU Credits
Objectives:
- Educate on breadth and depth of elder abuse and what to look for when identifying it
- Motivate participants to respond to elder abuse by raising awareness, knowing warning signs, and identifying community resources
- Increase knowledge about caregiver stress
- Learn how to respond when you detect warning signs
Presenters:
- Jacke Schroeder, LCSW-C, Director SAFE (Stop Abuse of Elders)
- Ellyn Loy, LCSW-C, Consultant SAFE
- Lauren Shaivitz Esq., LCSW, Program Director CHANA
- Nancy Aiken, PhD Executive Director CHANA
CHANA offers a Jewish community response to the needs of persons who experience abuse and other forms of Interpersonal trauma. In providing crisis intervention, education and consultation, CHANA advocates for community awareness, safety and healing.
Sponsor: Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg