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Tennessee Elder Justice Conference 2024

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Tennessee Elder Justice Conference 2024
Tennessee Elder Justice Conference 2024
Mon, October 28, 2024 @ 08:00 AM — Thu, October 31, 2024 @ 12:00 PM (EDT)
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THIS EVENT IS 100% FREE!

The Tennessee Elder Justice Conference, an initiative of the East Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability, a division of ETHRA is dedicated to combating elder and vulnerable adult exploitation and abuse across all sectors of society. The conference aims to achieve this by fostering education, investigation, legislation, and prosecution. Scheduled to take place at The Park Vista Hotel, the conference is set to commence on Monday, October 28th, with several intensive sessions offering CLE, POST, NGA, & CEU Credits. Intensives include a 3-hour Ethics training starting at 12:30 PM alongside two concurrent sessions: a 2 hour Managing Hyperactive Delirium, and a 2 hour Tennessee Conservatorship and Supportive Decision-Making training. The conference will run until approximately 1:00 PM on Thursday, October 31st. Featuring nationally recognized speakers, expert sessions and targeted workshops led by industry leaders from various fields such as Legal, Education, Research, Advocacy, and Financial Institutions, this event offers an invaluable opportunity for professionals to come together, exchange ideas, and collaborate towards the common goal of elder justice. Agencies and organizations interested in supporting and partnering with the Tennessee Elder Justice Conference are encouraged to participate and contribute to this important initiative. The Tennessee Elder Justice Conference offers a variety of features designed to provide comprehensive education and training for professionals working in the field of elder abuse prevention, prosecution, and advocacy. Our upcoming event offers a unique opportunity to earn Continuing Legal Education (CLE), Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), National Guardianship Association (NGA), and other Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits. 

The conference attracts a diverse range of attendees, including: Attorneys, Public Guardians Community Leaders, Emergency Responders, Law Enforcement, Financial Institutions, Clergy, Medical Professionals (etc.) Our event is designed with a specific demographic in mind, catering to the needs and interests of our intended audience. We've tailored the content, workshops, and activities to ensure that our attendees— whether legal professionals, law enforcement officers, guardianship specialists, or other CEU credit-seekers—find value, relevance, and opportunities for professional growth and development. 


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October 28, 2024 @ 12:00 pm
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The Park Vista
705 Cherokee Orchard Rd
Gatlinburg, TN  USA
Summary Agenda
2024 TNEJC AGENDA
Monday, October 28
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement (EAGLE) (Part 1)
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Train the Trainer: Elder Abuse Protocols & Reporting (Part 1)
9:00 AM to 4:15 PM
Pre-Conference Intensives
10:45 AM to 12:15 PM
Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement (EAGLE) (Part 2)
10:45 AM to 12:15 PM
Train the Trainer: Elder Abuse Protocols & Reporting (Part 2)
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Conservatorships in Tennessee (Part 1)
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Ethics Training (Part 1)
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Situational Awareness (Part 1)
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Train the Trainer: Elder Abuse Protocols & Reporting (Part 3)
2:45 PM to 4:15 PM
Conservatorships in Tennessee (Part 2)
2:45 PM to 4:15 PM
Ethics Training (Part 2)
2:45 PM to 4:15 PM
Situational Awareness (Part 2)
2:45 PM to 4:15 PM
Train the Trainer: Elder Abuse Protocols & Reporting (Part 4)
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Meet & Greet with Faculty and Major Sponsors
Tuesday, October 29
8:30 AM
TBI – Financial Exploitation Prevention Hotline
9:45 AM to 10:45 AM
First National Bank’s Fraud Prevention: Helping the Elderly Age with Dignity and Avoid Abuse
9:45 AM to 10:45 AM
Mail Fraud and Money Order Scams
9:45 AM to 10:45 AM
Tennessee Conservatorship Laws & Public Guardian Laws
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Decisions, Discharge, and Dilemmas: Ethics Issues with Hospitalized Patients when Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation is Suspected
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Elder Abuse Death Investigations
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Overview of Department of Disability and Aging Initiatives Implementation of New Residential Home Licensure Law
12:15 PM to 1:30 PM
The Impact of Cognitive Impairment on Financial Decision Making & How to Identify and Work Through Stressful Situations
1:45 PM
Psychology of Fraud & Scams
1:45 PM to 2:45 PM
Cyber Crime Basics: Transnational Elder Fraud
1:45 PM to 2:45 PM
Investigating Vulnerable Adult Cases
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Awards Banquet & Ceremony
7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
The Liquid Velvet Costume & Dance Party
Wednesday, October 30
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Ageism and the Impact of Trauma on Older and Vulnerable Adults
9:45 AM to 10:45 AM
CAREGIVER BURNOUT, STRESS & TOOLKIT
9:45 AM to 10:45 AM
Locked Away: Human Trafficking of At-Risk Adults
9:45 AM to 10:45 AM
The Ins and Outs of AARP’s Fraud Watch Network
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Legislative Advocacy Strategy – Build Relationships Before You Need Them!
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Overview of Tennessee Elder Protection Laws and Vulnerable Adult Laws
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Recognizing Elder Abuse Before It’s Too Late: A Near Death Experience of a One-Time Millionaire
12:15 PM to 1:30 PM
National Elder Justice Update
1:45 PM to 2:45 PM
Crisis Intervention Team Approach
1:45 PM to 2:45 PM
Elder Protection: A Gerontological Approach to Prosecution
1:45 PM to 2:45 PM
Overview and Current Trends in Financial Exploitation of Older Adults
Thursday, October 31
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Next Steps and Call to Action!
Featured Speakers
SPEAKER
Photo of Bill Benson
Bill Benson
President & National Policy Advisor, Health Benefits ABCs
SPEAKER
Photo of Bob Blancato
Bob Blancato
National Coordinator & Elder Justice Coalition Pre, Matz, Blancato and Associates
SPEAKER
Photo of David Rausch
David Rausch
Director, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
SPEAKER
Photo of Dr. Annette Mendola
Dr. Annette Mendola
Director of Clinical Ethics & Associate Professor, Department of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Medical Center
Selection Options
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Registration Options
Full Conference Registration
Full Conference Registration
$ 295.00 

Included with registration:

  • Full Conference Access
  • General Sessions
  • Workshops
  • Awards Banquet and Chillbillies Costume & Dance Party Access


When you select this, you also get (at no additional charge):
  • Awards Banquet & Ceremony
  • Liquid Velvet Costume & Dance Party
 
Full Conference Registration with CLEs
Full Conference Registration with CLEs
$ 345.00 

Included with registration:

  • Full Conference Access
  • General Sessions
  • Workshops
  • Awards Banquet and Chillbillies Costume & Dance Party Access
  • Continuing Education Credits


When you select this, you also get (at no additional charge):
  • Awards Banquet & Ceremony
  • Liquid Velvet Costume & Dance Party
 
October 29th - One Day Registration
October 29th - One Day Registration
$ 195.00 

Included with registration:

  • General Sessions
  • Workshops
  • Lunch
  • Awards Banquet and Chillbillies Costume & Dance Party Access
  • Continuing Education Credits


 
October 30th - One Day Registration
October 30th - One Day Registration
$ 195.00 

Included with registration:

  • General Sessions
  • Workshops
  • Lunch
 
October 29th - One Day Registration with CLEs
October 29th - One Day Registration with CLEs
$ 245.00 

Included with registration:

  • General Sessions
  • Workshops
  • Lunch
  • Awards Banquet and Chillbillies Costume & Dance Party Access
  • Continuing Education Credits


 
October 30th - One Day Registration with CLEs
October 30th - One Day Registration with CLEs
$ 245.00 

Included with registration:

  • General Sessions
  • Workshops
  • Lunch
  • Continuing Education Credits
 
Awards Banquet Tickets
Awards Banquet Tickets
$ 50.00 


When you select this, you also get (at no additional charge):
  • (2x)
  • (2x)
 
 
Sponsor Opportunities
Platinum Partner $10,000
Platinum Partner $10,000
$ 10,000.00 

Platinum Benefits

Exclusive Category Partner

4 Full Conference Registrations

Exhibitor Space (Table/Table cloth/2 Chairs)

Faculty Reception & Conference Event

VIP Table: Front of Room

Name/Logo on ALL Advertising

Opportunity to Speak for 5 minutes during Conference Event, introduce a Faculty Member or Facilitate a Workshop



When you select this, you also get (at no additional charge):
  • Sponsor Attendees (4x)
  • Sponsor Attendees (4x)
 
Gold Partnership $5,000
Gold Partnership $5,000
$ 5,000.00 

Name/Logo on ALL Advertising

3 Full Conference Registrations

Exhibitor Space



When you select this, you also get (at no additional charge):
  • Sponsor Attendees (3x)
  • Sponsor Attendees (3x)
 
Silver Partnership $2,500
Silver Partnership $2,500
$ 2,500.00 

Name/Logo on ALL Advertising

2 Full Conference Registrations

Exhibitor Space (Table/Table cloth/2 Chairs)



When you select this, you also get (at no additional charge):
  • Sponsor Attendees (2x)
  • Sponsor Attendees (2x)
 
Bronze Partnership $1,000
Bronze Partnership $1,000
$ 1,000.00 

Name/Logo on ALL Advertising

1 Full Conference Registration

Exhibitor Space (Table/Table cloth/2 Chairs)



When you select this, you also get (at no additional charge):
  • Sponsor Attendees
  • Sponsor Attendees
 
Partnership Add-on $300
Partnership Add-on $300
$ 300.00 

Company Information & Promotional Material in Conference Bags only

 
Vendor
Vendor
 


 
Table
Table
 

For Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsorship levels, please let us know if you'd like a table.

 
 
Optional Events
Optional Events
Optional Events
 
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024 @  06:00:PM  —  09:30:PM EDT

Awards will be presented alongside dinner and networking with partners and sponsors.


Join us after the Awards Banquet for a night of fun and celebration!

Enjoy live music by Liquid Velvet, don your best festive attire, and dance the night away!


Please indicate whether you plan to attend the Awards Banquet and Liquid Velvet Costume & Dance Party

 
Optional Events Plus One
Optional Events Plus One
$ 50.00 
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024 @  06:00:PM  —  09:30:PM EDT

Please select this option if you plan to bring a plus one to the Awards Banquet and Liquid Velvet Costume & Dance Party

 
Optional Events Sponsor Attendee
Optional Events Sponsor Attendee
 

With your sponsorship you are invited to attend ....

 
Liquid Velvet Costume & Dance Party
Liquid Velvet Costume & Dance Party
$ 50.00 
The Park Vista - Ball Room
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024 @  07:00:PM  —  09:30:PM EDT

Join us after the Awards Banquet for a night of fun and celebration!

Enjoy live music by Liquid Velvet, don your best festive attire, and dance the night away!

 
 
Continuing Education Credits
CLE
CLE
$ 50.00 

Continuing Education credits for Attorneys

 
CME
CME
 

Continuing Education credits for Medical Professionals and other First Responders

 
POST
POST
 

Continuing Education credits for Law Enforcement

 
CEU
CEU
 

Continuing Education credits for Social Workers

 
PG
PG
 

Continuing Education credits for Public Guardians

 
I do not need Continuing Education credits
I do not need Continuing Education credits
 
 
 
Sponsor Attendees
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Sponsor Attendees
Sponsor Attendees
$ 325.00 
 
 
Pre-Conference Intensives
Situational Awareness (Part 1)
Situational Awareness (Part 1)
 
The Park Vista - Garden View C & D
Monday Oct 28, 2024 @  01:00:PM  —  02:30:PM EDT

Danny Fay, Special Agent III, MFCD/Chattanooga, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation


Situational Awareness is a course that is designed to teach participants the strategies and techniques for maintaining personal safety in various environments and circumstances.  Identifying possible threats and understanding physical cues will be discussed.  This course benefits anyone who is a public servant and works directly with the community in either a residential setting or within a facility. 

 
Situational Awareness (Part 2)
Situational Awareness (Part 2)
 
The Park Vista - Garden View C & D
Monday Oct 28, 2024 @  02:45:PM  —  04:15:PM EDT

Danny Fay, Special Agent III, MFCD/Chattanooga, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation


Situational Awareness is a course that is designed to teach participants the strategies and techniques for maintaining personal safety in various environments and circumstances.  Identifying possible threats and understanding physical cues will be discussed.  This course benefits anyone who is a public servant and works directly with the community in either a residential setting or within a facility. 

 
Train the Trainer: Elder Abuse Protocols & Reporting (Part 1)
Train the Trainer: Elder Abuse Protocols & Reporting (Part 1)
 
Monday Oct 28, 2024 @  09:00:AM  —  10:30:AM EDT

Train the trainer on elder abuse response: best practices

David S. Blevins, MA, FAEMS, CEM, CEMSI, NCEE, NR-P; Director EMS Education Programs, Roane State Community College; President, Tennessee Association of EMS Providers


This session will focus on the recognition of elder abuse and neglect in the prehospital environment. The unique ability for Emergency Medical Services providers to identify potential victims of elder abuse, neglect, or self-neglect will be discussed. Evidence based research findings in the area of elder abuse identification in the prehospital setting will be presented. Attendees will learn about types of abuse and will be able to identify the risk factors associated with abuse and neglect of elderly patients. This session will explore the concepts for supporting the victims of trauma, abuse, self-neglect, and domestic violence and provide best practices for supporting these victims.

 
Train the Trainer: Elder Abuse Protocols & Reporting (Part 4)
Train the Trainer: Elder Abuse Protocols & Reporting (Part 4)
 
The Park Vista - Garden View A & B
Monday Oct 28, 2024 @  02:45:PM  —  04:15:PM EDT

Train the trainer on elder abuse response: best practices

John M. Dabbs, Office of Emergency Medical Services, Regional Consultant Representative for the NE district of TN, EMS Consultant and Investigator for the Tennessee Department of Health

David S. Blevins, MA, FAEMS, CEM, CEMSI, NCEE, NR-P; Director EMS Education Programs, Roane State Community College; President, Tennessee Association of EMS Providers

Dr. Todd Heffern, MD, FACEP, FAEMS, NRP

Dr. Corey Grayson, Ed.D., NRP, J.D. Candidate, ETAAAD Health Promotions Specialist, 2024 TNEJC Planning Committee


EMS providers frequently identify potential victims of elder abuse, neglect, and self-neglect, but there are significant challenges associated with the continued care for these patients. In this session, panelists will discuss the collaborative systemic approach warranted for the prevention and provision of care to these patients. Challenges and barriers to care will be discussed as well as the best practices for the future. Strategies to empower EMS providers, improve reporting, and address the systemic challenges of caring for the geriatric victims will be discussed.

 
Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement (EAGLE) (Part 1)
Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement (EAGLE) (Part 1)
 
The Park Vista - Garden View C & D
Monday Oct 28, 2024 @  09:00:AM  —  10:30:AM EDT

Sarah Gustin, Program Administrator, The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)

Ricky Esqivel, Project Assistant, The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)


This engaging and interactive session will highlight The Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement (EAGLE), a comprehensive and field-ready online resource designed to support officers in the detection of elder mistreatment. The session will address elder mistreatment risk factors, interventions, and community connections; forensic interviewing, including better practice approaches to interviewing older adults; an EAGLE Website Tour; and Interactive exercises and elder abuse scenarios. 

 
Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement (EAGLE) (Part 2)
Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement (EAGLE) (Part 2)
 
The Park Vista - Garden View C & D
Monday Oct 28, 2024 @  10:45:AM  —  12:15:PM EDT

Sarah Gustin, Program Administrator, The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)

Ricky Esqivel, Project Assistant, The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)


This engaging and interactive session will highlight The Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement (EAGLE), a comprehensive and field-ready online resource designed to support officers in the detection of elder mistreatment. The session will address elder mistreatment risk factors, interventions, and community connections; forensic interviewing, including better practice approaches to interviewing older adults; an EAGLE Website Tour; and Interactive exercises and elder abuse scenarios. 

 
 
Workshop 1: Tuesday 9:45am-10:45am
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Workshop 2: Tuesday 11:00am-12:00pm
Overview of Department of Disability and Aging Initiatives Implementation o …
Overview of Department of Disability and Aging Initiatives Implementation o …
 
The Park Vista - Garden View C & D
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024 @  11:00:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

Aaron Bradley, Director, East Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability


This workshop provides an overview of the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging's initiatives, specifically focusing on the Aging initiatives of the new department and the implementation of the new Residential Home Licensure Law. The session aimed to equip stakeholders with the knowledge and resources necessary to adapt to these changes effectively. 

 
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Workshop 3: Tuesday 1:45pm-2:45pm
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Workshop 4: Wednesday 9:45am-10:45am
Locked Away: Human Trafficking of At-Risk Adults
Locked Away: Human Trafficking of At-Risk Adults
 
The Park Vista - Mountain View
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024 @  09:45:AM  —  10:45:AM EDT

William D. Johnson, Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia

Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Prosecutor

Heather Strickland, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Region Eleven Field Office


Each day, older adults and adults with disabilities are trafficked for their government benefits such as Social Security and Veteran’s benefits. Benefits trafficking is a new name for a variation on human trafficking. Recruitment by traffickers happens through legitimate means such as at hospitals, jails, mental health providers, homeless shelters, and licensed facilities. Vulnerable adults are targeted and promised care and services by predators who use coercion, false representation, and other means to gain control of the adults and the adults’ monthly benefits. The adults are often locked away, live in squalor and suffer abuse, neglect, and exploitation while operators drive luxury vehicles and make lavish personal purchases all on funds belonging to the adults.

This presentation will update steps Georgia has taken to identify and address this multifaceted issue using a multi-disciplinary approach engaging state, local and federal partners. Walk through an actual case with the prosecutor and learn how this case led to the development of ground-breaking laws along with best practices developed to address this new spin on an old crime.


 
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Workshop 5: Wednesday 11:00am-12:00pm
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Workshop 6: Wednesday 1:45pm-2:45pm
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General Sessions
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The Impact of Cognitive Impairment on Financial Decision Making & How to Id …
The Impact of Cognitive Impairment on Financial Decision Making & How to Id …
 
The Park Vista - Ball Room
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024 @  12:15:PM  —  01:30:PM EDT

Dr. Odacir Oliveira, Psychologist

Dr. Bonnie Olsen, Psychologist, Keck School of Medicine

We have a prominent member of the medical community presenting with a focus on the impact of cognitive impairment on financial decision making. Seems the research clearly shows that even in the early stages of dementia some of the judgement related to making good decisions about money are diminished. Looking for signs that may help individuals recognize some of these early signs, could lead to engagement and therefore more protection for someone who is starting to see decline and mismanaging money. 

 
National Elder Justice Update
National Elder Justice Update
 
The Park Vista - Ball Room
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024 @  12:15:PM  —  01:30:PM EDT

Bob Blancato, National Coordinator, US Elder Justice Coalition

Bill Benson, Special Policy Advisor, National Adult Protective Service Association

Lance Robertson, Director, Healthcare, Guidehouse / Former US Assistant Secretary for Aging

Paul Greenwood, Greenwood LLC / Former Deputy District Attorney General for San Diego County’s Elder Abuse Prosecution Unit


This session provides an essential overview of current trends, policy changes, and emerging issues impacting the field of elder justice across the United States. Get an in-depth analysis of new federal and state legislation affecting elder justice. Obtain a better understanding of the implications of recent laws, regulatory changes, and policy shifts on the protection and rights of older adults. This session will also discuss the latest research and data that highlight emerging challenges and opportunities for intervention. Explore forward-looking strategies and initiatives aimed at strengthening elder justice systems. This workshop is an invaluable opportunity for professionals, advocates, and stakeholders to stay updated on critical developments in the field of elder justice and to network with peers committed to safeguarding the rights and well-being of older adults. 

 
Next Steps and Call to Action!
Next Steps and Call to Action!
 
The Park Vista - Ball Room

Paul Greenwood, Greenwood LLC, Moderator

Lance Robertson, Principal, Guidehouse / Former US Assistant Secretary for Aging

David Rausch, Director, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation

David Blevins, MA, FAEMS, CEM, CEMSI, NCEE, NR-P; Director EMS Education Programs, Roane State Community College; President, Tennessee Association of EMS Providers


This session is designed to galvanize participants into meaningful action by translating insights and discussions from the conference into tangible steps for advancing elder justice. Collaboratively identify critical issues and opportunities that require immediate attention and action. Explore strategies for leveraging existing networks and building new alliances to support your action plans. Connect with fellow attendees to share ideas, form partnerships, and collaborate on joint initiatives. Build a supportive network to enhance your efforts and sustain momentum. By the end of this workshop, you will depart with a clear roadmap for advancing elder justice, equipped with the tools, strategies, and support needed to turn your commitment into impactful action. Join us to transform knowledge into change and drive forward the mission of elder justice with renewed purpose and vigor. 

 
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