You must report elder abuse – it’s the law! For those new to reporting or wanting a refresher?
On July l, 2014 Colorado law mandated elder abuse reporting of those 70 and over. On July l, 2016, Colorado expanded the law to include mandatory reporting of any ‘at-risk’ adult 18 and over and expanded the scope of individuals required to report.
Are you a reporter? Mandatory reporters include medical professionals, counselors, spiritual leaders, financial organizations, social workers, law enforcement agencies and many more. Learn about the law and how it impacts you and your organization. Get your ‘Roadmap to Reporting’ which includes:
• Types of Elder Abuse
• Responsibility as a Mandatory Reporter
• Who to contact and how to report suspected Elder Abuse
• What to report to Law Enforcement
• When to call Adult Protective Services
• What happens after reporting?
• Receive a tool kit for future use Training takes place at 1330 Leyden St #109, Denver at these dates and times:
• September 19, 9 to 11 am
• October 18, 9 to 11 am
• November 21, 9 to 11 am
Only $25 for the first registration, including training materials; $20 for each additional registration from the same agency. Class is limited to 12 participants.
For more information call 303-333-3482, or register online at www.senioranswers.org/.
~ Eileen Doherty, MS is the Executive Director of the Colorado Gerontological Society since 1982. She has more than 40 years of experience in education and training, advocacy, clinical practice, and research in the field of gerontology. She is an adjunct instructor at Fort Hays State University teaching non-profit management. She can be reached at 303-333-3482 or at doherty001@att.net/