Elder Rights and TRIAD Conference Elder Rights ... - State of Illinois

You are cordially invited to participate in the 14th Annual Illinois TRIAD Conference in conjunctionwith the Illinois Department on Aging’s 24th Annual Elder Rights Conference. is year’s conferencewill be the first time that law enforcement and Aging have joined forces to provide valuable information,resources and networking opportunities to help combat elder abuse and crimes against the elderly.is joint conference will highlight coalition programs as well as new initiatives for your TRIAD,SALT Council and local community police programs. It also affords the opportunity for Aging and lawenforcement to come together to share the knowledge and resources used to help provide direct and/orindirect services to senior citizens, which can enable them to maintain their dignity, respect, independenceand personal safety.Many national speakers will be on hand to discuss topics that have important implications for the seniorcitizen population so you can return to your agency with esh ideas, information and resources that youcan use to involve the entire community in combating elder abuse and crimes against senior citizens.The conference program will include sessions on elder rights, ombudsmen, legal updates and lawenforcement programs. As law enforcement officers, we have the opportunity to integrate these practicesand programs into our communities, and local TRIADs can become advocates for victims of elderabuse, neglect and financial exploitation.Come join us. See how your agency can improve programs by utilizing the senior citizen population inyour community policing and service programs.Sincerely,Jeff HoffmannChairman, Illinois TRIAD2