Resources to prevent elder financial abuse
As you create and grow your network, use these tools to plan meetings, identify and prioritize goals, and build foundational knowledge of elder fraud prevention and response.
Stakeholder resources
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Network Stakeholders Overview of the different types of stakeholders and how they can participate in a network |
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Stakeholder planning guide Spreadsheet to help you build a core planning team and identify stakeholders to invite to the convening |
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Who's Who in Elder Justice Networks recorded webinar Recorded webinar that will introduce you to people and teams that can bring your efforts to the next level |
Convening planning resources
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In-person convening planning timeline Timeline to help your core planning team prepare for the convening |
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Virtual convening planning timeline Timeline to help your core planning team prepare for a virtual convening |
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Convening supply list Supply list to help you gather materials and prepare to set up for the convening |
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Sample registration form Sample questions to ask registrants |
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Email templates Save the date, invitation, and reminder email templates for the convening |
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Sample agenda templates Internal and external agenda templates for the convening |
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Convening facilitator guide Instructions, supply list, facilitation tips, and worksheets to use at the convening |
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Tools for increasing engagement in your virtual convening List of options for making your virtual convening engaging |
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Readout sample template PowerPoint template for presentation that summarizes network priorities and next steps |
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New Resources for Elder Fraud Prevention and Response Networks Recorded webinar that provides an overview of network-building concepts and tools |
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How to Plan an Elder Justice Network Convening recorded webinar Recorded webinar that covers the convening planning process, ready-to-use resources, and promising practices from successful convenings, as well as tips for successful convenings in rural communities |
Working group resources
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Naming the network Directed activity and tips to help the network choose a name |
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Establishing working groups List of common working groups in networks; includes sample goals and who to recruit |
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Goal planning worksheet Worksheet to help working groups determine a goal and create actionable steps to reach it |
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Referral guide Spreadsheet for creating a referral guide of individuals and organizations to help address elder abuse issues |
Ongoing meeting resources
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CFPB's resources for older adults Resources and tools to use with older adults and financial caregivers |
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Cross-training topics List of training topics to use to increase network members' knowledge of other stakeholder expertise and relevant laws |
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Key dates calendar List of dates related to elder financial exploitation awareness to help plan trainings, organize events, and share news |
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Ways to evaluate and measure network success Sample measurements and discussion questions to brainstorm measures of success |
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Funding sources List of possible funding sources |
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Money Smart for Older Adults recorded webinar Recorded webinar on using this free curriculum to help older adults, family caregivers, and others prevent, recognize, and report scams, fraud, and financial exploitation |
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Recovering from Elder Financial Exploitation recorded webinar Recorded webinar on a financial recovery framework explaining how and when older adults get money back after financial exploitation and the emotional impact of elder financial exploitation and related materials |
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Age-Friendly Banking and Opportunities for Collaboration recorded webinar Recorded webinar on how age-friendly banking initiatives can work with elder fraud prevention and response networks |
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Financial Caregiving recorded webinar Recorded webinar on long-term services and support, including tools for advance caregiving planning and how carefully choosing from caregiving options can prevent elder financial exploitation |
Facilitation resources
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Leadership strategies, The Facilitation Company Online facilitation training courses and free webinars on various topics related to facilitation |
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Mind Tools Free online facilitator’s toolbox containing facilitation tools and techniques |
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Open Learn Free online facilitation training courses |
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Workshop Exercises Free online facilitator’s guide |
U.S. Department of Justice elder justice resources
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Case review resources Sample referral and case review forms |
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Elder justice roadmap Strategic planning resource for advancing elder justice in direct services, community education, policy, and research |
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Elder justice network locator Map to locate and collaborate with government-sponsored elder justice networks and teams nationwide |
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Elder abuse case review multidisciplinary team toolkit Guide to developing victim-focused elder abuse case review Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs); includes information about MDT structures, functions, and common challenges |
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Legal considerations Samples of confidentiality agreements and memoranda of understanding (MOUs) |
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National Center for State and Tribal Elder Justice Coalitions National initiative for the development and enhancement of elder justice networks |
Other national resources
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American Bankers Association (ABA) Resources and guidance on protecting older consumers from fraud and exploitation |
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American Bar Association (ABA), Commission on Law and Aging Resources and funding for Working Interdisciplinary Networks of Guardianship Stakeholders (WINGS) |
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Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Resources and educational videos related to investment fraud and scams |
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Information about current scams, accepts consumer complaints of fraud and identity theft |
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Fraud prevention resources, including the Money Smart for Older Adults financial education program |
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Federal Reserve System Resources on mortgages, foreclosures, and problems with financial institutions |
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Foundation for Financial Education (F3E) Free financial education resources and workshops |
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Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Financial education for investors and training for securities professionals |
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International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI) Resources on fraud, scams, identity theft, and financial safety |
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International Association of Chiefs of Police Resources for law enforcement on crimes against older adults, including videos and a financial investigative tool to identify patterns of exploitation |
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National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) Resources on fraud and scams and guidance on reporting elder abuse and financial exploitation |
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National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) State-by-state directory of resources, data, and contact information for organizations working on elder abuse issues |
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National Credit Union Administration Resources on financial literacy and elder fraud prevention |
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National Sheriffs’ Association Resources for locating, starting, and developing Triads |
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Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) Resources on fraud and financial crimes |
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Social Security Administration (SSA), Office of the Inspector General Information about fraud and scam awareness |
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Elder justice resources and information |
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Information about disaster fraud |
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U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime Funding and resources for initiatives serving crime victims, including older adults |
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Resources and information for veterans and VA fiduciaries |
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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Resources and information for older investors |
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Eldercare Locator Resource listing of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families |