19th Annual Virtual NYC Elder Justice Conference

Elder Justice Conference Agenda

9:00am - 9:15am Welcome Remarks

• Conference Chair: Florian Edwards, LMSW

9:15am - 9:30am Change Agent Award

• Recipient: Dr. Veronica LoFaso

9:30am - 10:20am Keynote Address

• Keynote Speaker: MT Connolly

10:20am - 10:30am Mindfulness Exercise

• Presenter: Katherine Tineo-Komatsu, LCSW, RYT

10:30am - 10:40am Break

10:40am - 12:10pm Session #1 Webinars (Click on the titles below to view workshop descriptions)

• Building Trust and Safety: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Self-Neglect

• Bridging The Gap: Legal and Emotional Support for Immigrant Caregivers

• Protecting Older Adults in the Digital Era: Tools and Strategies to Combat Financial Exploitation

12:10pm - 12:55pm

• Lunch

12:55pm - 2:25pm Session #2 Webinars (Click on the titles below to view workshop descriptions)

• Restorative Steps: An Adaptive Approach to Complex Cases of Elder Abuse

• The Power of Connection: Reducing Elder Isolation through Social Engagement

• Safeguarding Dignity: Safety Planning & Legal Tools for Protecting Older Adults

2:25pm - 3:55pm Session #3 Panel Discussions (Click on the titles below to view panel descriptions)

• Building Resilience: Navigating Professional Development in a Changing Workplace

• A Collaborative Approach to Law Enforcement and Legal Proceedings: Building Trust and Justice

• From Silence to Action: Using Storytelling to Combat Elder Abuse

3:55pm - 4:00pm Closing

• Florian Edwards, LMSW, Conference Chair

*CEU/CLE credit will be offered*