Recognizing Trauma and Connecting Older Victims with Services

The behaviors associated with trauma, whether the trauma occurred recently or occurred decades ago, can influence the interactions of any professional working with older victims. In this session, attendees will learn the signs and symptoms of trauma observed in older adults, providing an explanation for these observed behaviors and how an understanding of trauma facilitates better engagement with older victims, and more positive outcomes related to the success for law enforcement investigations and older adults utilization of services. Attendees will also learn the range of services available for older adults (e.g., Eldercare Locator), and how best to connect older victims with those services.