Educating and Supporting Partners in the Fight Against Adult Abuse
Riverside County DPSS and community partners throughout the county coordinate an annual conference for service providers that focus on Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse. This year, our annual symposium is estimated to be our largest yet. The purpose of this year’s symposium is to not only to continue to raise awareness about elder and dependent adult abuse but also to highlight innovative approaches, programs, and strategies that aim to prevent or protect the elder or dependent adult from abuse and neglect. We are expecting approximately 450-500 attendees, comprised of city and county government agencies, community agencies, law enforcement, medical providers, financial institutions, and community leaders who work directly with the elder and dependent adult communities.
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Looking to attend the 2026 Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Symposium? Click here to view the program. Also, click on the links below for breakout session materials.
| Topic | PowerPoint |
|---|---|
| Protecting Tribal Elders: We’re Still Here | Click here |
| Improving Law Enforcement’s Response to Residents in LTC Facilities | Click here |
| The Invisible Gorilla Effect: When Developmental Disabilities Are Missed and What It Costs | Click here |
| Understanding Power of Attorneys and How They Can Help or Harm Clients | Click here |
| Protecting the Vulnerable: Conservatorship 101 | Click here |
| From Legislation to Practice: Protecting Elders and Dependent Adults from Claims Fraud and Financial Exploitation | Click here |
| Protecting Our Most Vulnerable: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Homelessness in Older & Dependent Adults | Click here |
| Sexuality and Relationships in Older Adults | Click here |
| Elder Abuse Response in Action | Click here |
| Introduction to Cybercrime Cryptocurrency Investigations | Click here |
| Latest Frauds and Scams | Click here |
| Collaboration to Protect When Restraining Orders Aren’t Enough | Click here |
| Elder & Dependent Abuse Remedies and Recovery | Click here |
| Neglect 101 | Click here |
| Building Protective Ecosystems for a Safer Today and a Stronger Tomorrow | Click here |
| Unmasking Elder and Dependent Adult Financial Exploitation: Riverside County’s F.A.S.T Model in Action | Click here |
| Evaluating Cognitive Impairments | Click here |
| Addressing Burnout and Enhancing Support for Relative Caregivers | Click here |
| Healthy Grieving: Helping Others Cope After Loss | Click here |
| Sexual Abuse in the Elderly and Dependent Adult Population | Click here |
| Narcan as a Lifeline: Harm Reduction Practices and Overdose Response | Click here |
| Legal Planning and Protection: Tools for Older and Vulnerable Adults | Click here |
| Dealing With Anosognosia in Dementia and Severe Mental Illness | Click here |
Resources to support and protect older adults
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The Elder and Dependent Adult Symposium unites a diverse range of professionals for networking, continued education, and to foster a stronger support system for our vulnerable population.
Late Hollywood legend, Mickey Rooney, shares his personal story of surviving a crime that impacts millions of seniors each year.
Learn the warning signs of suicidal thoughts in older adults and how you can take action to help.
Watch and learn how specialized Adult Services teams support the complex needs of abused adults and help them get the care and support they need to remain independent and safe.
Learn how teams of social workers, mental health experts, doctors, and legal experts have united to safeguard at-risk adults and bring justice to those who’ve been harmed.