National Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Team Summit
Overview
The Elder Justice Initiative, in collaboration with the Office for Victims of Crime, hosted the first National Virtual Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Summit on May 29th-30th 2025. The goal of the Summit was to advance the elder abuse MDT field beyond systems collaboration toward the adoption of practices that contribute to increasing access to justice for older Americans. Adoption of these practices promotes engagement, provides older victims with a better experience while they are in the system, and contributes to their recovery and well-being long after exiting the system.
Program Highlights
The Summit will feature:
- Sessions focused on best practices, innovative approaches, and real world solutions
- Panel discussions on emerging trends and future needs in the MDT field
- Networking event to foster connections and collaboration among participants
- Resources to support MDT development and sustainability
Summit Materials
National Elder Justice MDT Summit Speakers
National Elder Justice MDT Summit Agenda
National Elder Justice MDT Summit Resource Tables
Status Updates and Recommendations from MDTs Across the Country
Definitions and Characteristics of Common Elder Abuse Networks
National Elder Abuse MDT Listening Session Report
National Elder Abuse MDT Summit Speaker Presentations
About the Hosts
The Elder Justice Initiative and the Office for Victims of Crime are committed to supporting communities in building multidisciplinary responses to elder abuse. We do this by offering training, technical assistance, and funding opportunities to ensure older adults have access to justice and the resources to support their recovery and well-being.
