Learn about abuse in later life

Abuse in Later Life: A Focus on Parents Abused by Adult Children

This free training will provide an overview of the dynamics of abuse in later life when adult children abuse their parents. The training will utilize video clips of survivors to aid in discussion, analysis, and strategies for developing safety and accountability plans.

Intended Audience: DV, sexual assault & system based victim advocates, APS workers
and community providers working with people in later life.

Continuing Education: 3 Hours SW (Provider ##490098);
3 Hours DVAC (Cultural Competency)

November 8, 2010
Mine Academy, Beckley, WV

December 10, 2010
WVCADV office, Elkview, WV

January 11, 2011
Lewis County DHHR
Weston WV

February 17, 2011
YWCA, Wheeling, WV

May 16, 2011
Berkeley County DHHR
Martinsburg WV

Registration Deadline:
Two Days Before Training Date
Abuse in Later Life::
A Focus on Parents
Abused by Adult Children

Agenda:
1:00 Understanding Abuse in Later Life
1:30 “A Mother Never Gives Up Hope” Older Mothers & Abusive Adult Sons
2:30 Break
2:45 Strategizing: Safety, Accountability & Resources
4:00 Adjourn

For more information and to register please contact Joyce Yedlosky, 304‐965‐3552; joyce at wvcadv.org