June 27, 2023 – June 29, 2023
Crowne Plaza
401 West Summit Hill Dr.,
Knoxville, 37902
Tennessee Elder Justice Conference 2023 Conference attendees can expect 3 days of presentations featuring Elder Justice Experts from Tennessee and across the nation, and ample professional networking and partner education opportunities.
Registration Open
Participating agencies and organizations: Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions, Tennessee Bankers Association, Tennessee Credit Union League, Tennessee District Attorneys, and more! Tennessee Adult Protective Services, National Adult Protective Services Association and others to be announced.
Conference schedule will feature presentations from experts in the field of Elder Justice from Tennessee; highlighting the progress made and the path forward for the Elder Justice Initiative in our state.
Continuing Education Credits will be available for the following:
P.O.S.T. for Law Enforcement Professionals
CLEs for Tennessee Attorneys, 6 General / 7.5 Dual (Ethics & General)
Social Work CEUs, 12 hours, 7.5 Ethics
Reservations for Conference Lodging:
Reservations for the 2023 Tennessee Elder Justice Conference are now open.
State rates will be available for standard rooms.
Group code: TEJ
Crowne Plaza
401 West Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37902
June 27 – 29th, 2023
Who Should Attend?
- Law Enforcement
- Financial Institutions
- Emergency Responders
- Victim’s Advocates
- Social Workers
- Attorneys
- Adult Protective Services
- Medical Case Managers
- Anyone Interested in Combating Elder Abuse
2023 Agenda
Tuesday June 27, 2023
Registration Open!
The Ethics of Elder and Vulnerable Adult Abuse
- Randy Nichols, Former District Attorney General Knox County
- Tammy Hicks, Assistant District Attorney Knox County
This session will discuss numerous ethical issues that arise when professionals are dealing with elder and vulnerable adult abuse situations. From doctors to lawyers to social workers to police officers to bankers, all professions that interact with elderly and vulnerable adults will, at some point, deal with an abuse or neglect situation, whether that’s physical abuse or neglect or financial abuse or neglect. This session will flesh out those issues, including discussing the applicable codified ethical rules that apply and looking at various hypothetical situations and the appropriate response to those situations.
Wednesday June 28, 2023
Registration Open!
Continental Breakfast
Exhibit Area Open!
Networking & Partner Education
Welcome
General Session
Workshops
- Overview of Tennessee Elder Abuse Laws
- Tammy Hicks – Knox County ADA
- I will walk through the Elderly and Vulnerable Adult Protection Act of 2018 (TCA §§ 39-15-501 through 514) with emphasis on important investigatory aspects and prosecution points which are vital to prosecuting cases under these statutes. I will discuss common difficulties that arise in these investigations and prosecutions and will look at ways to minimize those difficulties.
- Tammy Hicks – Knox County ADA
- Protecting Depositors from Scams and Frauds
- Cheryl Hartsell, Senior Vice President / Chief Operations Officer First Community Bank of the Hartland
- Situational Awareness
- Danny Fay – TBI Special Agent
- Situational Awareness is a course that is designed to teach participants the strategies and techniques for maintaining personal safety in various environments and circumstances. Identifying possible threats and understanding physical cues will be discussed. This course benefits anyone who is a public servant and works directly with the community in either a residential setting or within a facility.
- Danny Fay – TBI Special Agent
- Conservatorship Basic Elements, Laws, and Most Common Questions & Answers
- Bill Reeves, Attorney, Wise and Reeves
- Lynette Edwards, Attorney, ETHRA / ETAAAD Public Guardianship
- Ryan Hicks, Attorney, TN Commission on Aging and Disability
- What are the differences between a conservatorship and a power of attorney?
- What powers does a Conservator have?
- What does the conservatorship process look like?
- Who can file for conservatorship, and does that person have to be the Conservator?
- What are the responsibilities of a conservator?
- Is the Conservator legally responsible for the ward’s actions?
- Can the Conservator live out of the area?
- What if a person only needs help with medical decisions, not financial decisions?
- What if a person only needs help with their finances, not medical decisions?
- Is there assistance available to educate a new Conservator?
- What is the Public Guardianship for the Elderly program?
- What are the differences between a conservatorship and a power of attorney?
Workshops
- Financial Exploitation / Fraud Prosecution
- Bill Bright, Knox County Assistant District Attorney
- How getting an investigation started early on can lead to a successful prosecution. In this presentation we will discuss how having good communication between EMS, the local medical examiner, the local hospital doctors, law enforcement, and the District Attorney’s Office from the beginning can lead to a conviction. In this particular case, the District Attorney’s Office was notified almost immediately by law enforcement and the local medical examiner which allowed the District Attorney’s Office to secure an Order preserving the evidence (the body of the deceased) upon death to allow for a full autopsy.
- Bill Bright, Knox County Assistant District Attorney
- Overview of New Group Home Registry Legislation
- James Dunn, Director, TN Commission on Aging and Disability
- Marcia McShane, Director of Unlicensed Facilities and Legal Affairs, TN Commission on Aging and Disability
- Patient Abandonment / Safe Hospital Discharge / Elder Abuse Protocols – Reporting
- Annette Mendolia, PhD, HEC-C, Director of Clinical Ethics, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, The University of Tennessee Medical Center
- Participants will learn how to identify the stages of dying and possible risks at each stage. Specifically, participants will learn what signs may indicate neglect is occurring. There will also be discussion of the collaboration of Palliative care and Hospice care for the comfort of the patient and the family during the processes. Participants will also learn about the philosophy and origin of hospice care, as well as myths and facts about Hospice. The differences between hospice, home health, and palliative care will also be discussed.
- Annette Mendolia, PhD, HEC-C, Director of Clinical Ethics, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, The University of Tennessee Medical Center
General Session / Lunch
- Stress Management in the Real World – How to Identify and Work Through Stressful Situations
- Dr. Farris Jordan, Psychologist, Private Practice
Workshops
- Cyber Crimes Basics
- TN Office of Criminal Justice – Elder Justice Initiative
- Laura Brown, Executive Director, Tennessee Alliance For Legal Services
- An overview of the ongoing efforts in Tennessee related to the reduction of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation from the legal services/access to justice perspective. Providers of free, civil legal services have a unique insight into the legal issues facing the population age 60+ in Tennessee. Additionally, the presenter will discuss common legal documents that all Tennesseans over age 18 should have and touch on the issues of competency and abuse and the devastating results if these important documents are in place.
- Laura Brown, Executive Director, Tennessee Alliance For Legal Services
- The Death Process & End of Life Care Options – Impact on Investigations
- APS Nurse Kathy Cherry
- Steve Yeatts and Roger Hill, Gentiva Hospice
- Participants will learn how to identify the stages of dying and possible risks at each stage. Specifically, participants will learn what signs may indicate neglect is occurring. There will also be discussion of the collaboration of Palliative care and Hospice care for the comfort of the patient and the family during the processes. Participants will also learn about the philosophy and origin of hospice care, as well as myths and facts about Hospice. The differences between hospice, home health, and palliative care will also be discussed.
- To Protect and Serve, A Detective’s Perspective
- Captain James Hatler, Martin Police Department
- This presentation will cover the trials and tribulations of agencies working together in order to investigate Elder Abuse cases. It will focus on the importance of these incidents and how working together is critical for success. We will focus on the law enforcement role and the problems other agencies have faced in getting assistance with these types of complaints, along with the importance of Law Enforcement’s involvement. Checking on our citizens is a critical part of policing, and should be at the forefront each day. We should take the time to examine these complaints to ensure nothing falls through the cracks and our citizens receive the service they deserve.
- Captain James Hatler, Martin Police Department
Wrap up & Adjourn – Program Shout Outs and Open Mic
Thursday June 29, 2023
Registration open!
Breakfast Provided in the Hotel Restaurant
Exhibit Area Open:
Networking & Partner Education
Welcome
General Session: TBI Resource Center Update:
Workshops
- Mail Fraud and Money Order Scams
- Philip Gentile, US Postal Inspection Service
- This mail fraud presentation will provide the audience with information to help them identify and avoid being scammed out of their hard-earned money. Information about romance, lottery, work-at-home, and other scams will be discussed. The latest ways criminals are getting money from our elder population will be shared along with prevention options to keep your retirement savings safe.
- Philip Gentile, US Postal Inspection Service
- National Adult Protective Services Perspective – Model Programs and Progressive Legislation
- Developing a Powerful Collaborative Model – Building on What We Have Learned Through Multi-Disciplinary Teams
- AARP – National Response to Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation:
Workshops
- Adult Abuse and Neglect – Felony Murder Conviction
- Bob Edwards, Assistant District Attorney, Roane County, TN
- Jonathon Edwards, Assistant District Attorney, Roane County, TN
- How getting an investigation started early on can lead to a successful prosecution. In this presentation we will discuss how having good communication between EMS, the local medical examiner, the local hospital doctors, law enforcement, and the District Attorney’s Office from the beginning can lead to a conviction. In this particular case, the District Attorney’s Office was notified almost immediately by law enforcement and the local medical examiner which allowed the District Attorney’s Office to secure an Order preserving the evidence (the body of the deceased) upon death to allow for a full autopsy.
- Case Review – Strategy, Solutions, and Collaboration
- Tracy Armstrong, Program Director, ETAAAD
- Angie Moorehead, CREVAA Manager, NWTAAAD
- This workshop will walk participants through “elder abuse” several case scenarios, outline the steps professionals take from different perspectives, and discuss how collaboration among stakeholders facilitates and promotes positive outcomes for victims.
- TN DIDD Operations – Reportable Event Management System and Coordination with Law Enforcement Investigations
- Jason Allen, TN Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilitie
Lunch / General Session: National Elder Justice Update
- Bob Blancato, National Coordinator, Elder Justice Coalition
- Bill Benson, Special Policy Advisor, National Adult Protective Service Association
- Lance Robertson, Principal, Guidehouse / Former US Assistant Sec. for Aging
- Paul Greenwood, Greenwood LLC / Former Deputy District Attorney General for San Diego County’s Elder Abuse Prosecution Unit]
- James Dunn, Director, TN Commission on Aging and Disability
Workshops
- Financial Institutions: Panel Discussion
- Advocacy Strategy – Working with Local, State and Federal Elected Officials – What the HATCH Act Really Means
- The Psychology of Why Scams and Frauds are Successful
- Dr. Farris Jordan, Psychologist, Private Practice
- Communicating with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health issues, or who are in Crisis
- Michelle Bagby, M.A., LBA, BCBA, Director of Behavioral Health & Crisis Services Clinical Director of the Tennessee START Assessment & Stabilization Teams
- This presentation will include an overview of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), how IDD can co-occur with mental health conditions (IDD-MH), why the IDD population is at risk for crisis, and important factors for interactions and crisis stabilization for individuals with IDD-MH. The presentation also includes information regarding additional relevant resources in Tennessee.
- Michelle Bagby, M.A., LBA, BCBA, Director of Behavioral Health & Crisis Services Clinical Director of the Tennessee START Assessment & Stabilization Teams
Wrap up & Adjourn – Call to Action / Next Steps
the venue
Crowne Plaza
401 West Summit Hill Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37902
http://www.crowneknox.com
Conference room rates are $103.00 / night
The Default rooms are Two Queen Beds.
Optional: add a sofa-sleeper for an extra $10
or change to a King Bed for an extra $15
The Group Code is: TEJ. It will automatically populate when you choose June 28 & 29.
The special room rate will be available until May 28, 2023, or until the group block is sold out, whichever comes first.
How to Make a Hotel Reservation
Call 1-865-522-2600 (Crowne Plaza Reservations) to reserve your room over the phone with Group Code – TEJ
Or Visit the Conference Reservation Direct Link, and follow the instructions:
After you click the link above,
Select the Check In date for 6/27/23
and Check Out for 6/29/2023
After the dates are selected. Rate Preference will automatically select TEJ.
Then choose the box BOOK NOW to finish your checkout!