The National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) offers the nation’s premier elder abuse training for prosecutors–The National Institute on the Prosecution of Elder Abuse (NIPEA). In addition, NCALL staff are available to facilitate trainings for a broad array of audiences. Please see below for additional information!
NCALL trainers are available to provide information to professionals and volunteers working with older adults from a variety of settings, such as 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.
NCALL partnered with detectives and prosecutors nationwide to develop 23 online training modules for law enforcement, offered in basic and advanced courses. Each module takes about 15 minutes to complete and can be accessed on a computer, tablet, or phone. The platform tracks progress in real time, allowing users to pause and resume training at any point.
The purpose of the modules is to provide training to law enforcement on identifying and investigating cases of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking; to enhance older victims’ safety, and to support offender accountability.
Training Modules
| Group 1 – Basic | Group 2 – Advanced |
| Working with Older Victims | Substitute Decision-Makers |
| Dynamics of Abuse in Later Life | Working with Forensic Accountants |
| Neglect Investigations | Documenting an Elder Abuse Case |
| Evidence Collection in Financial Exploitation Cases | Financial Exploitation Cases and Theories of Theft |
| Intimate Partner Violence in Later Life | Sexual Abuse in Later Life—Facility Settings |
| Working with Other Professionals | Suspects with Dementia |
| Sexual Abuse in Later Life | Medical Evidence in Elder Abuse Cases |
| Detecting Abuse on Initial Response | Working with Prosecutors |
| Cognition and Capacity | Unattended Death Investigations |
| Stalking in Later Life | Elder Abuse in Tribal Communities |
| Victim-Centered Investigations | |
| Accessibility | |
| The Benefits of Working with Adult Protective Services |
Visit https://elderabuseforlawenforcement.com/ to get started!
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 by the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) 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?
- 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.