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Elder abuse training

Elder abuse has serious and devastating effects on a growing number of individuals. The consequences for older victims can be grave, including injury, pain, mental anguish, financial loss, violation of rights and even death. As the older population steadily increases, so does the need for adequate protection.

Training overview

Each training is limited to 30 students. The course is designed for law enforcement—primarily first responders—and is built around problem-based learning, which draws from the experiences of attendees. Ideally, participants should come to the training with knowledge about victim issues and abuser behaviors as well as potential strategies and legal remedies that can be used in family violence cases.

Two levels of training are available. Both are intensive, two-day offerings provided by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office in coordination with the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. It is recommended, but not required, that you attend the basic course before taking the advanced course.

Basic Elder Abuse Training for Law Enforcement

A chance to better understand the dynamics of elder abuse and learn the necessary skills to effectively recognize and investigate elder abuse cases.
The ideal course for law enforcement officers seeking to enhance their ability to appropriately respond to older victims.

Advanced Elder Abuse Training for Law Enforcement

A chance to look in depth at the investigative issues associated with elder abuse cases.
The ideal course for investigators seeking to enhance their ability to develop an elder abuse case from first response to presentation to a prosecutor.

Cost

Free*

Questions

Contact Mariellen Aranda at 614-644-8694 or Mariellen.Aranda@OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov.

Registration

Please download and complete the OPOTA registration form. You will have to upload the completed OPOTA registration form below, before you submit your registration.

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September 8-9 in London (Basic)

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* This project is supported by Grant No. 2007-EW-AX-K006 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. Financial assistance will be provided to law enforcement departments in the amount of $150.00 per officer who successfully completes the training.