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07 2023 Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Symposium

Dr. David Franklin is a Full Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California, Riverside in the School of Medicine. He has been with the University of California (UCR) system for the past 28 years and also serves as Director of the Elder Abuse Forensic Center (EAFC) for the County of Riverside. Within this center, Dr. Franklin leads a team of approximately 20 core members from many different backgrounds and specialties to address concerns of elder and dependent adult abuse. This center is partially funded by the Victims of Crime and Abuse (VOCA) grant, which is federally funded for the protection of the elderly. Dr. Franklin leads as the Principal Investigator for this grant. Dr. Franklin has been working in the field of neurodegenerative diseases as both a clinician and researcher for 24 years and is a principal investigator onmultiple studies investigating neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Franklin’s practice within UCR School of Medicine focuses on neurodegenerative disorders as he works directly with neurologists and psychiatrists in the community for the care of these patients. Todd Bellanca has been serving as the as the Riverside County Assistant Director for the Adult Services Division since May 7, 2020. In this position, he oversees the Adult Protective Services (APS), In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), and Public Authority (PA) programs. Todd Bellanca has been with Riverside County for thirty years, starting as a Professional Student Intern. His previous roles included serving as Deputy Director, Regional Manager, and Social Worker in both the Children’s Services and Self-Sufficiency divisions of the Department of Public Social Services. Todd received his Bachelor of Arts in Administration from California State University, San Bernardino in 1993, and his certificate in case management from Loma Linda University School of Social Work in 2002. He appreciates the honor of having a career serving the most vulnerable children and adults in our community. Todd Bellanca is most passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable residents through multi-disciplinary teams (MDT’s), and working with his staff to focus on purpose, people, and process. “Together, progress is possible.”

Todd Bellanca Assistant Director Riverside County Department of Public Social Services

Dr. David Franklin Psy.D.,M.H.A. Neuropsychologist

Director of Medical Student Education for Psychiatry, UCR School of Medicine Director of the UCR Comprehensive Sports Concussion Program Director of the Elder Abuse Forensic Center for the County of Riverside Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, UC Riverside School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Neuroscience