Upcoming Events
Webinar: Elder Rights Legislative Update
Tuesday, July 24th, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern
Hosted by VCPEA and VCU - Virginia Center on Aging
Join the Virginia Coalition for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (VCPEA) for an interactive webinar presented by Emily Hardy, Deputy Director of the Center for Health Communities at the Virginia Poverty Law Center. We will review federal and state legislative and regulatory changes from the past year, detailing the impact they will have on older adults and the professionals that serve them.
Webinar: Follow the Money - Financial Exploitation and Older Adults
Thursday, September 18th, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Eastern
Hosted by VCU - Virginia Center on Aging and VCPEA
This webinar explores the alarming growth of financial crimes targeting older adults. It will provide law enforcement and allied professionals with the tools to recognize, investigate, and seek justice on behalf of those who are experiencing abuse and exploitation. Participants will learn how to identify common scams, build trust with older adults, collaborate with financial institutions, and pursue offender-focused investigative strategies. The session will also cover red flags, documentation challenges, and multidisciplinary approaches to protect at risk older adults and hold offenders accountable.
Webinar: Let’s Chat - Conducting Person-Centered Interviewing with Older Adults
Thursday, October 2nd, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Eastern
Hosted by VCU - Virginia Center on Aging and VCPEA
This webinar provides practical guidance on conducting trauma-informed interviews with older adult victims and witnesses of crime. Attendees will explore how aging, trauma, cognitive changes, and generational factors impact communication and brain health. The session offers strategies for building rapport, reducing re-traumatization, and gathering accurate, usable information through thoughtful, respectful approaches. Ideal for law enforcement, prosecutors, and allied professionals, this webinar will equip participants with the tools to support older adults who have been victimized.