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CANCELLED: When Older Adults Disclose: The Intersection Between Age and the Trauma of Domestic Violence
By Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence (MNADV)
Date and time
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 · 12:30 - 3:30pm EDT
Location
Queen Anne's County Public Library - Centreville Branch
121 S. Commerce Street Centreville, MD 21617Description
As the overall population of the United States ages, many more older adult domestic violence survivors will be coming in for services and assistance. This population may not be comfortable accessing traditional services. This training will provide an overview of domestic violence as particular to the older adult population and help participants develop the skill set for working with older adult survivors.
Attend this training to learn:
- dynamics within older adults and domestic violence
- specific barriers to support that older adult survivors encounter and how to assist them in overcoming these barriers
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strategies for safety planning with older survivors
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tips for working with older survivors of domestic violence
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resources to support the aging population of domestic violence survivors
Presented by: Amber Guthrie, MA, Project Manager, MNADV
Social Work CEUS: 2.5 hours of Category I Social Work CEUs are available for free to MNADV members and $15 for non-members.