National Elder Justice Prosecutors Summit
The Elder Justice Initiative and Office on Victims of Crime will host the inaugural National Elder Justice Prosecutors Summit on October 14–15, 2026, at Constitution Center in Washington, DC. The event will bring together prosecutors from every state in the country to learn from subject matter experts about the most challenging issues in elder abuse prosecutions, share best practices, and provide opportunities for networking.
Summit Highlights
Session Titles
Sessions subject to change. CLE accreditation will be sought for this program. Information regarding approved jurisdictions and available credit will be provided as it becomes available.
- Moving Forward Together: Strengthening Elder Abuse Prosecutions
- Decision-Making Capacity and Consent: Building Stronger Criminal Cases
- Preserving the Case: Navigating Victim and Evidentiary Challenges
- Prosecutor Exchange: What Would You Do?
- At the Table: Balancing Collaboration and Independence in Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs)
- Rethinking Consent: Undue Influence in Criminal Cases
- Bringing in the Experts: When, Why, and How
- Authority, Control, and Abuse: Prosecuting Crimes Involving Guardianships and Powers of Attorney
- Victim Behavior and Financial Exploitation: A Behavioral Perspective
- Ask the Experts: Your Toughest Cases and Questions
- From Referral to Prosecution: Building Stronger Fraud and Financial Exploitation Cases
Please check back regularly for updates.
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the Summit, please contact Chantelle Smith at Chantelle.C.Smith@usdoj.gov.
If you have any questions regarding logistics, please contact SaxmanOne at ElderJusticeProsecutorsSummit@saxmanone.com.
About the Hosts
The National Elder Justice Prosecutors Summit was made possible with the generous support and assistance of the Office for Victims of Crime. The Elder Justice Initiative and the Office for Victims of Crime are committed to supporting prosecutors in holding offenders accountable and supporting victims in their recovery.
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