Housekeeping. Chat box Handouts. NCALL and CARP. June 7, Welcome Thank you for joining us today! NCALL and CARP June 7, 2018.

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1 Housekeeping 2 Chat box Handouts Welcome Thank you for joining us today! 3 1

2 The National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) is a project of End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence. NCALL is committed to creating a world that respects the dignity of older adults and enhances the safety and quality of life of older victims and survivors of abuse. 4 WEAAD 2018 The Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) is a national, non-profit association promoting financial security, better access to health care, and freedom from discrimination for all Canadians as we age. 5 WEAAD 2018 Today s Presenters 6 Juanita Davis, J.D. Program Manager National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) Bonnie Brandl, M.S.W. Director National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) Laura Tamblyn Watts, LLB National Director of Law, Policy and Research Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) 2

3 Poll Who is joining us on the webinar today? 7 Responding to DV and SA in Later Life: An International Conversation 8 Featured Guests Bonnie Brandl, Director National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life United States Dr. Jane Mears, Associate Professor School of Social Sciences and Psychology, Western Sydney University Australia 9 3

4 Featured Guests Bridget Penhale, Reader/Associate Professor Mental Health of Older People School of Health Sciences University of East Anglia United Kingdom Laura Tamblyn Watts, National Director Law, Policy & Research Canadian Association of Retired Persons Canada Questions/Comments 12 Questions for Bonnie Brandl or Laura Tamblyn Watts? Reflections or comments?? 4

5 Resources and Funding Opportunities National Resource Center on Reaching Victims Funded by Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Focused on underserved populations of crime victims, including older adults Provides technical assistance, training, consultation, mini-grants 15 NCALL Training of Trainers Modules Three new modules 30 minutes or less Tips & strategies to lead successful trainings Available at: 5

6 NCALL YouTube Channel Office on Violence Against Women Abuse in Later Life Program 9 communities a year $400,000 for 3 years Projects Provide training and cross training Create or enhance a CCR team Develop victim services 18 6

7 19 Staying Connected to NCALL Sign up for our enewsletter: Join our listserv for advocates serving older survivors: Join us on Facebook: Join us on Twitter: ,000 member organization across Canada 28 local chapters Members predominately 50+ Advocacy, Benefits, Community Surveys, polls, and research portfolio 21 Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse Sexual Abuse educational resources, including information on sexual abuse and dating as an older adult: Canadian Centre for Elder Law: Older Women s Dialogue Project: 7

8 22 CARP Canadian Centre for Elder Law (especially our links and resources pages) Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse Nice Network Seniors First BC Helpful Canadian Resources Vancouver Coastal Health Re: ACT Advocacy Centre for the Elderly International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse Building Bridges Between Health and Justice: Includes a webinar series which can be downloaded from the website Canadian Centre for Elder Law: A Practical Guide to Elder Abuse and Neglect in Canada Guide_English_Rev_JULY_2011.pdf 8

9 Staying in Touch 25 Laura Tamblyn Watts National Director CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons) 70 Jefferson Ave Toronto ON M6K 1Y Thank YOU! National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life Canadian Association of Retired Persons 9