Register here: https://guardianshipservices.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/TexasElderJusticeCoalitionSummit2025
In-person Registration: $100 through 5/28/25, includes Continuing Education Credits
Late in-person registration: $120 after 5/28/25, includes Continuing Education Credits
Location: Amon Carter Event Center at Lena Pope, 3200 Sanguinet St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Fort Worth, Texas, is a vibrant city where Western heritage meets modern flair. From the historic Stockyards, where you can experience live rodeo action and cowboy culture, to the lively Sundance Square with its restaurants, shops, and entertainment, Fort Worth has something for everyone.
Texas Adult Protective Services is a nationally recognized program known for its innovation and client services. Kez was both a child and adult protective services caseworker, front-line supervisor, subject matter expert in risk and self-neglect, program administrator, and regional director. Kez is the current President of the National Association of Adult Protective Services.
Dave Lieber helps others learn how to create change for the better through powerfully-told stories. Talk in a way that makes hearts respond. Learn how to tell your story so that everyone who hears it cares and remembers.
There’s one tried and true method that works every time. Dave, a Certified Speaking Professional, relies on comedy and fun with his audiences to share his simple-to-use storytelling method and customize it for your mission. You can use these techniques immediately to capture attention, relay information, and create momentum to reduce financial exploitation of older adults.
This session explores common methods of exploitation, such as online scams, abuse within relationships, and manipulation by trusted individuals using case studies to recognize red flags and challenges in preventing financial exploitation. Lastly, it would emphasize the need for greater awareness, education, and stronger cooperative networks to reduce the risks of financial exploitation.
This panel session will focus on financial exploitation best practices from the perspective of financial institutions. Experts will discuss the key requirements for identifying, preventing, and reporting financial exploitation, emphasizing collaboration between financial institutions and law enforcement. Participants will learn about protocols, red flags, and tools these organizations use to protect vulnerable individuals and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
This session will explore the realities of prosecuting financial exploitation across Texas, covering practical tips for overcoming common obstacles in financial exploitation prosecutions and guidance on how to strengthen cases for effective justice, tips for collaborating with local agencies, and ways to build community partnerships to ensure timely intervention and justice for those who have experienced financial exploitation.
This interactive session provides an overview of key federal, state, and local resources available to combat financial exploitation and fraud. Participants will understand the roles of organizations such as the FTC, SEC, VA OIG and other agencies in preventing and addressing fraud. Attendees will learn how to leverage these resources for investigation, prevention, and support of those who experienced financial exploitation, ensuring a coordinated approach to tackling financial crimes at every level of government.
The real cost of financial exploitation of older adults goes beyond the loss of dollars and assets. Learn the dire effects of financial exploitation on an individual’s quality of life to understand the urgent and critical need to collaborate. Hear how other states are working together to systemically safeguard older adults and reduce harm during investigation as well as navigation of support services. Participants will interactively explore working together to create a statewide Financial Abuse Specialist Team (FAST) to support older adults across all areas of Texas.
Register:
https://guardianshipservices.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/TexasElderJusticeCoalitionSummit2025
Sponsorship, Advertising and Booths available. Contact dhoffman@txelderjustice.org for details.
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updated 3.10.25
Dana Hoffman
Coordinator, Texas Elder Justice Coalition
682-235-5354
PO Box 11481
Fort Worth, TX 76110
This is a Texas-focused coalition website. Information may not be accurate for other locations. This website is not to be substituted for legal advice. This disclaimer will be governed by and construed in accordance with Texas, and any disputes relating to this disclaimer will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Fort Worth, Texas.
