About the National Institute on the Prosecution of Elder Abuse (NIPEA)

The National Institute on the Prosecution of Elder Abuse (NIPEA) is a three-and-a-half-day course designed to challenge prosecutors to reevaluate their approach to prosecuting elder abuse cases. Participants receive training on the dynamics of elder abuse as well as practical skills to successfully prosecute these cases, balancing offender accountability with the impact of criminal prosecution on victims. Using a problem-based, interactive format, NIPEA explores the complex issues faced by prosecutors. Topics covered include:

• Case evaluation and litigation skills
• Unique aspects of prosecuting elder abuse crimes involving domestic violence, sexual assault, neglect, financial exploitation*, psychological abuse, and stalking
• Dementia and capacity issues
• Common injuries, relevant medical evidence, and the use of medical experts
• Ethical issues and prosecutorial leadership
• The benefits of developing a coordinated, victim-centered community response
• Redefining outcomes and exploring the nature of justice in elder abuse cases
• Resources available to support prosecutors handling elder abuse cases

Attendees may qualify for approximately eighteen (18) continuing legal education credit hours including at least one (1) hour of ethics credit.

The event is sponsored by The Office on Violence Against Women, the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life, and AEquitas.

When is the next NIPEA?

• The next NIPEA is scheduled to be held November 18-21, 2025, in Seattle, WA. Please fill out this form to be considered for this training.
• If you would like to be notified about future training opportunities for prosecutors, please fill out this short form.

Contact NCALL Justice System Coordinator, Ann Laatsch, at alaatsch@ncall.us with any questions.

 

NCALL trainers are available to provide information to professionals and volunteers working in domestic violence and sexual assault programs, the aging services network, adult protective services, health care, the criminal and civil justice systems, faith communities, and other organizations. Staff are available for both in-person and online trainings.

Some frequently requested topics include:

• Overview of abuse in later and elder abuse
• Ageism in the context of abuse in later life
• Intimate partner violence in later life
• Sexual violence in later life
• Stalking in later life
• Inter-agency collaboration
• Working with older survivors of abuse

If you would like to request one of these trainings or have an idea for a training you’d like to discuss, please contact us at ncall@ncall.us.