Working with Elder Abuse Victims: Critical Skills for Victim Health and Safety   Key Presenter Candace J. Heisler  National Elder Abuse Expert and Former Prosecutor   Friday, October 19th, 2007, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.   Maine Department of Public Safety, Florian Hall, Augusta (Videoconferencing will be available in Presque Isle) (Directions to Florian Hall)     This FREE one-day joint training opportunity will provide Emergency Medical Service Officers and Emergency Dispatchers with information to enhance best practices for elder victims of abuse. Topics include: The role of EMS and dispatch in elder abuse matters, Forms of elder abuse, Crimes associated with elder abuse, Distinguishing abuse from medical or aging conditions, Reporting responsibilities, Interviewing older persons, and State and local resources for victim safety. Presenters from Maine include: Jay Bradshaw, Director, Maine Emergency Medical Services Stephan M. Bunker, Operations Manager Emergency Services Communications Bureau (E9-1-1) Seth Blodgett, Investigator, Maine Office of the Attorney General Sue Hall-Dreher, Executive Director, Sexual Assault Services of Mid-Coast Maine Meg London, Elder Advocate, Family Crisis Services Ricker Hamilton, Adult Protective Administrator, Department of Health and Human Services, Adult Protective Services This free training can be applied toward Maine EMS CEHs Lunch will be served for those attending in Augusta. Click here to register: Click to RSVP   NOTE: If you are attending via videoconference in Presque Isle, please indicate that in the comment area of the RSVP page and you will be emailed additional information.   For More information Contact: Sharon Herrick, Project Coordinator: Elder Justice Training Partnership 14 Maine St #205 Brunswick, ME United States 04011 sharon.herrick@voanne.org 207.373.1140 x229