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12 2023 Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Symposium

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Offering insight into how these lottery schemes work to engage elderly victims andhowsuspectsmanipulate victims into isolation to further their control. Victims become entangled in romance schemes with the same suspects and become co-conspirators in an international network of money mules. This session will also explain the U.S. Postal Inspection Services’ involvement in combating elder abuse. Lottery and Romance Schemes plaguing the Elderly Breakout Session 1: 9:45 AM – 10:35 AM

Marjon Barrigan U.S. Postal Inspector U.S. Postal Service Inspection

Lisa Cummings U.S. Postal Inspector U.S. Postal Service Inspection

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Riverside Co. Sheriff Coroner/ Public Administrator Bureau Explains Managing Someone’s Life After Death (Wills & Trusts,

elder abuse, and PA functions) Breakout Session 2: 10:45 AM – 11:35 AM

This presentation will explain the functions and duties of a Public Administrator as well as the types of referrals they can investigate related to a deceased person and/or their estate. Topics of elder abuse, restitution, and full probate case management will also be discussed. Additionally, testamentary documents such as a Will or Trust will be explained.

Natasha L. Rangel, MPA Assistant Public Administrator Riverside County Sherriff-Coroner/Public Administrator

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While elder abuse MDTs have been around since the 1980s, the development of our practices has often lagged decades behind domestic violence and child abuse. What can we learn from our sister fields and how do we advance the field by improving our practices? Through case examples, we will explore guiding principles such as equity, person-centered and trauma informed practices. We will discuss current gaps in the field and how The Elder Justice Initiative is helping to meet those challenges at the local level. National collaboration trends and opportunities will be highlighted throughout the presentation. Elder Abuse MDTs: Best Practices and Current Trends Breakout Session 2: 10:45 AM – 11:35 AM

Talitha Guinn-Shaver, MDT Technical Advisor Elder Justice Initiative, U.S. Department of Justice