March 18th 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
While it has always been present in our society, the Covid-19 pandemic has pointed a spotlight on the devastating consequences of ageism. Join the ElderSAFE Center for an interactive webinar on ageism, from the macro level down to the individual level. With the help of national experts, attendees will learn to recognize their own internal biases and how these ageist stereotypes affect how they view and support older adults. Finally, attendees will learn about promising practices to combat ageism.
Speakers:
Julie Shoen, Deputy Director of the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California
Dr. Tracey Gendron, Chair and an associate professor of Gerontology at Virginia Commonwealth University
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Exploring the Role of Animals in Elder Abuse Cases: How Pets Are Used to Both Harm and Heal
April 15th 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cases of animal abuse, cruelty and neglect have historically been considered isolated incidents and separate from other forms of family violence. However, professionals and researchers are beginning to understand the strong link between animal abuse and other forms of violence, including elder abuse. This webinar will explore the strong connection between animal abuse and elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. The webinar will discuss the importance of cross-training and building local partnerships between victim service and animal welfare organizations. Attendees will learn how to better support older adult clients, including the promising practice of animal-assisted therapy for older adults and trauma survivors.
Speakers:
Phil Arkow is a national expert on human-animal interactions and violence prevention. He is the coordinator and co-founder of National Resource Center on the Link Between Animal Abuse and Human Violence. He chairs the Latham Foundation’s Animal Abuse and Family Violence Prevention Project.
Gina Kazimir is the Executive Director of Pets on Wheels, non-profit organization that brings the joy of friendly pet therapy to nursing homes, hospitals, assistive home facilities, homeless and domestic violence shelters, and libraries.
Exploring the Role of Animals in Elder Abuse Cases: How Pets Are Used to Both Harm and Heal
April 15th 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cases of animal abuse, cruelty and neglect have historically been considered isolated incidents and separate from other forms of family violence. However, professionals and researchers are beginning to understand the strong link between animal abuse and other forms of violence, including elder abuse. This webinar will explore the strong connection between animal abuse and elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. The webinar will discuss the importance of cross-training and building local partnerships between victim service and animal welfare organizations. Attendees will learn how to better support older adult clients, including the promising practice of animal-assisted therapy for older adults and trauma survivors.
Speakers:
Phil Arkow is a national expert on human-animal interactions and violence prevention. He is the coordinator and co-founder of National Resource Center on the Link Between Animal Abuse and Human Violence. He chairs the Latham Foundation’s Animal Abuse and Family Violence Prevention Project.
Gina Kazimir is the Executive Director of Pets on Wheels, non-profit organization that brings the joy of friendly pet therapy to nursing homes, hospitals, assistive home facilities, homeless and domestic violence shelters, and libraries.
