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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T140000
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SUMMARY:Regional Rep Advisory Board (RRAB) Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is held the 1st Tuesday of the month from 2-3:30 pm EST. \nPlease contact admin@napsa-now.org to gain access to the meetings.
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/regional-rep-advisory-board-rrab-meeting-4/2025-12-02/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Regional Rep Advisory Board (RRAB)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T170640
CREATED:20250206T173139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T142727Z
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SUMMARY:Central Region Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is held every 2 months on the first Thursday of the month from 11:30 am – 1 pm EST. \nPlease contact admin@napsa-now.org to gain access to the meetings.
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/central-region-meeting/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T170640
CREATED:20260328T010703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T010703Z
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SUMMARY:Elder Justice Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join virtually to discuss books and share ideas 3-4 times yearly. Members of the Elder Justice Community are welcome. \nCo-presented by National Center on Elder Abuse and NAPSA Research to Practice (R2P) Interest Group \nWHEN: Thursday December 4\, 12pm PT/ 3pm ET – Zoom meeting \nSIGN UP: Let us know your contact info for future meetings and voting on new reads\, using https://forms.gle/dAwYt97PRw2TiD56A \nPlease email elaine.chen@med.usc.edu if help is needed.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Younger Wife \nby Sally Hepworth \n“[An] appealing domestic suspense novel from bestseller Hepworth [with a] fast-moving plot. This often funny and affecting outing should win Hepworth new fans.”––Publishers Weekly \nStephen Aston is getting married again. The only problem is\, he’s still married to his first wife\, even though she is in a care facility for dementia. But he’ll take care of that easily\, by divorcing her–even if his adult daughters protest. \nWith their mother unable to speak for herself\, Tully and Rachel are determined to get to the truth about their family’s secrets\, the new wife closing in\, and who their father really is. But will getting to the truth unleash the most dangerous impulses…in all of them?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease use this form https://forms.gle/AEp7dRka6pjt8baD9 to nominate books you’d like to explore moving forward. These may be from a variety of genres and we hope they’ll reflect diverse perspectives and stimulate discussion. Feel free to explore Book Recommendations Received thus far. \nWAYS TO GET A COPY OF THE BOOK \n\nBorrow a print copy from your local public library or university library.\nBorrow the ebook or audiobook from your local library using the Libby app (or your library might offer free loans via other apps like Hoopla or Kindle loans). Contact your local library to learn more.\nPurchase a used or new copy at Amazon\, Abe Books\, Thrift Books\, another online book retailer\, or your local bookstore.\nPurchase a Kindle version through Amazon or listen to the audiobook with a paid subscription to Audible.\n\nBy the way\, it’s okay to join the book club meeting without having completed or read the book. \nQUESTIONS \nPlease contact elaine.chen@med.usc.edu or any of the other organizers below if you have any questions about the book club. \nOrganized by: \n\nElaine Chen\, National Center on Elder Abuse\, University of Southern California\nLori Mars\, National Center on Elder Abuse\, University of Southern California\nMariah C. Freark\, Research to Practice Interest Group\, National Adult Protective Services Association\nOlivia Valdes\, Research to Practice Interest Group\, National Adult Protective Services Association
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/elder-justice-book-club/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T170640
CREATED:20250207T144003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T144003Z
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SUMMARY:Mountain Region
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is held every two months on the 2nd Monday of the month from 3-4 pm EST. The October 2025 meeting will be held on the 3rd Monday. \nPlease contact admin@napsa-now.org to gain access to the meetings.
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/mountain-region/2025-12-08/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Mountain Region,Regional Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T170640
CREATED:20250130T173846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T194301Z
UID:10000372-1765292400-1765296000@www.napsa-now.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is held every 2 months on the second Tuesday of the month from 3-4 pm EST. \nPlease contact admin@napsa-now.org to gain access to the meetings.
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/membership-committee-meeting-3/2025-12-09/
CATEGORIES:Membership Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T170640
CREATED:20250130T171504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T171504Z
UID:10000305-1765461600-1765465200@www.napsa-now.org
SUMMARY:NAPSA Education Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is held the 4th Thursday of the month from 2-3 pm EST. \nPlease note: There is no November meeting. The December meeting will be on Dec 11th\, 2025. \nPlease contact admin@napsa-now.org to gain access to the meetings.
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/napsa-education-committee-meeting-3/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education & Education Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T130000
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CREATED:20250130T170527Z
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UID:10000281-1765890000-1765893600@www.napsa-now.org
SUMMARY:NAPSA Development Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is held the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 1-2 pm EST. \nPlease contact admin@napsa-now.org to gain access to the meetings.
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/napsa-development-committee-meeting-2/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Development Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T150000
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CREATED:20250130T165507Z
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UID:10000257-1765983600-1765989000@www.napsa-now.org
SUMMARY:Research to Practice (R2P) Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is held the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 3-4:30 pm EST. \nFor more information on R2P meetings\, please visit: https://www.napsa-now.org/r2p-interest-group-and-resource-library/
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/research-to-practice-r2p-meeting-2025/2025-12-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Research to Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T153000
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CREATED:20250130T212802Z
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UID:10000427-1766154600-1766158200@www.napsa-now.org
SUMMARY:Public Policy Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is held the 3rd Friday of the month from 2:30-3:30 pm EST. \nPlease contact admin@napsa-now.org to gain access to the meetings.
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/public-policy-committee-meeting-3/2025-12-19/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Public Policy Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251225T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251225T133000
DTSTAMP:20260410T170640
CREATED:20250130T170739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T170739Z
UID:10000293-1766665800-1766669400@www.napsa-now.org
SUMMARY:Scam Advice Forum Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Scam Advice Forum Webinar is held on the 4th Thursday of each month from 12:30-1:30 pm EST. \nTo register\, please click here.
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/scam-advice-forum-webinar-3-2/2025-12-25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Scam Advice Forum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251225T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T170640
CREATED:20250130T172728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T172815Z
UID:10000317-1766674800-1766678400@www.napsa-now.org
SUMMARY:NAPSA Education Development #2 Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is held the 4th Thursday of the month from 3-4 pm EST. \nPlease note: November & December meetings will be combined for the holidays. \nPlease contact admin@napsa-now.org to gain access to the meetings.
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/napsa-education-development-2-committee-meeting/2025-12-25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education Development Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T170640
CREATED:20260409T135012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T135012Z
UID:10000512-1767880800-1767884400@www.napsa-now.org
SUMMARY:Education Development Committee Meetings
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is held the 2nd Thursday every month from 2-3 pm EST. \nPlease contact admin@napsa-now.org to gain access to the meetings.
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/eduaction-development-committee-meetings/2026-01-08/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education Development Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T143000
DTSTAMP:20260410T170640
CREATED:20250130T194749Z
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UID:10000379-1768312800-1768314600@www.napsa-now.org
SUMMARY:APS Nurses Group
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is held the 2nd Tuesday of every other month from 2-3:30 pm EST. \nPlease contact admin@napsa-now.org to gain access to the meetings.
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/aps-nurses-group/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260410T170640
CREATED:20260409T134357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T134731Z
UID:10000487-1768914000-1768917600@www.napsa-now.org
SUMMARY:Development Committee Meetings
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is held the 3rd Tuesday every month from 1-2 pm EST. \nPlease contact admin@napsa-now.org to gain access to the meetings.
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/development-committee-meetings/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Development Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T123000
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CREATED:20260107T140201Z
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UID:10000450-1769085000-1769088600@www.napsa-now.org
SUMMARY:January 2026 Scam Forum
DESCRIPTION:Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5V6mJGuuRVa6rhGAC9y0vg\nDate & Time: January 22\, 2026 at 12:30 PM EST\n\nTitle: \nFinancial Decision Making in Older Age: A Neuropsychology Perspective\n\nDescription: \nThere are multiple reasons why certain older adults may become poorer decision makers and consequently more vulnerable to scam\, fraud\, and financial exploitation. This presentation will provide an overview of our research program to date focused on financial decision making in older age\, which spans neuroimaging\, behavioral economics\, cognitive neuroscience\, and other empirical approaches.\n\nSpeaker:\nDuke Han\, PhD\, is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and tenured Professor of Psychology\, Family Medicine\, Neurology\, and Gerontology at the University of Southern California. His research focuses on cognition and decision making in aging\, with particular attention to factors that increase vulnerability to financial exploitation and dementia-related risk.\nDr. Han directs an NIH-funded research program integrating neuroimaging\, cognitive neuroscience\, and behavioral economics\, and holds leadership roles with the USC Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and several national and international research initiatives. He is Editor-in-Chief of The Journals of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences and a recipient of the prestigious Paul B. Beeson Career Development Award from the National Institute on Aging.\n\nThis video will be recorded and uploaded to our website.
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/january-2026-scam-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T170640
CREATED:20260409T134716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T134716Z
UID:10000488-1769090400-1769094000@www.napsa-now.org
SUMMARY:Education Committee Meetings
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is held the 4th Thursday every month from 2-3 pm EST. \nPlease contact admin@napsa-now.org to gain access to the meetings.
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/education-committee-meetings/2026-01-22/
CATEGORIES:Education & Education Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T170640
CREATED:20260409T134116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T134116Z
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SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is held the 2nd Monday every two months from 1-2 pm EST. \nPlease contact admin@napsa-now.org to gain access to the meetings.
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/membership-committee-meeting-4/2026-02-09/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Membership Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T170640
CREATED:20260225T204142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T204142Z
UID:10000452-1770822000-1770825600@www.napsa-now.org
SUMMARY:R2P Webinar - From Research to Action: Outcomes from Colorado’s Alternative Response Pilot for Tailored APS Intervention
DESCRIPTION:Senate Bill (SB) 21-118 authorized an Alternative Response (AR) pilot within the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS)\, Adult Protective Services (APS). This pilot creates a dual-track model for tailoring APS response to risk level. Allegations of low-risk mistreatment and self-neglect are tracked to AR and higher-risk allegations are tracked to Traditional Response. The Colorado Evaluation and Action Lab at the University of Denver serves as the independent evaluator for the legislatively required outcomes study. The goal of the study was to understand the effectiveness of AR and inform the future of this practice model. This webinar will review the evidence building approach for AR and present select reach\, implementation\, and impact outcomes for a 2-year study period (January 2023 through December 2024). Participants will discuss ways to translate AR pilot learnings into implementation and policy action in their locale\, to advance best practices in APS through a data-informed lens. \nCourtney L. Everson\, PhD\, is the Senior Project Director of the Colorado Evaluation and Action Lab at the University of Denver. The Colorado Lab is the state’s research and policy lab supporting all three branches of government in unlocking data-informed solutions that improve lives. With fifteen years of experience in research\, community engagement\, and leadership in health and human services\, Dr. Everson leverages the principles of collaboration\, equity\, and interdisciplinary science to advance evidence-based decision making and strategic learning. As a mixed methodologist\, Dr. Everson leads much of the Colorado Lab’s research in public health\, prevention sciences\, and family strengthening across the life course. Dr. Everson is the principal investigator for the Alternative Response pilot outcomes evaluation. Dr. Everson holds a PhD in applied medical anthropology with doctoral-level concentrations in public health and women\, gender\, and sexuality studies. \n  \nStefanie Woodard is the State Director of Colorado’s APS Program\, in partnership with 60 county APS programs. She is committed to continual learning and system improvement\, utilizing her experience in leadership\, program development\, quality improvement\, and policymaking to guide collaborative practice in Colorado. With over 18 years of experience in at-risk populations both in the APS field and in I/DD services\, Stefanie has experience overseeing investigations\, complaints\, workforce development\, and program evaluation initiatives. Stefanie is passionate about advocacy to support positive outcomes for APS clients. She believes that leading with empathy and humanity is crucial to building genuine professional partnerships and supporting meaningful systemic changes. Stefanie holds a BA in Psychology and a Master’s in Public Administration\, in addition to a Change Management certification.
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/r2p-webinar-from-research-to-action-outcomes-from-colorados-alternative-response-pilot-for-tailored-aps-intervention/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Research to Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T170640
CREATED:20260409T135012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T135012Z
UID:10000513-1770904800-1770908400@www.napsa-now.org
SUMMARY:Education Development Committee Meetings
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is held the 2nd Thursday every month from 2-3 pm EST. \nPlease contact admin@napsa-now.org to gain access to the meetings.
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/eduaction-development-committee-meetings/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education Development Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T170640
CREATED:20260409T134357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T134731Z
UID:10000500-1771333200-1771336800@www.napsa-now.org
SUMMARY:Development Committee Meetings
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is held the 3rd Tuesday every month from 1-2 pm EST. \nPlease contact admin@napsa-now.org to gain access to the meetings.
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/development-committee-meetings/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Development Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T133000
DTSTAMP:20260410T170640
CREATED:20260328T010525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T010525Z
UID:10000477-1772109000-1772112600@www.napsa-now.org
SUMMARY:Scam Forum: Challenges Facing Financial Institutions in Protecting Client Accounts Who Are Victimized in Transnational Frauds/Scams
DESCRIPTION:Financial institutions are facing growing challenges in protecting client accounts from increasingly sophisticated transnational frauds and scams. As fraud schemes evolve across borders\, banks must navigate complex legal\, regulatory\, and operational constraints while striving to safeguard vulnerable clients—particularly those who experience chronic revictimization. \nLaurel Sykes will share practical insights from the front lines of risk management\, including: \n\nLegal and regulatory constraints that impact what institutions can and cannot do\nStrategies for supporting chronically revictimized individuals\nProtective tools such as “trusted contacts” — and the limitations institutions may encounter when using them\n\nWith over 30 years’ experience in the banking industry\, Laurel currently serves as EVP\, Chief Risk Officer for American Riviera Bank. She leads the Bank’s consumer compliance and anti-money laundering/financial crimes divisions\, and oversees the Human Resources\, Marketing and Product Management functions. Ms. Sykes has comprehensive executive-level experience in risk management\, specializing in governance\, internal audit\, BSA/AML\, compliance\, CRA\, financial privacy\, fair lending\, fraud management and elder financial abuse prevention\, vendor management\, business continuity planning\, and human resources management. American Riviera Bank received a Community Commitment Award from the ABA in the Protecting Older Americans category in 2024\, honoring the Bank’s financial elder abuse and fraud prevention program. \nThe call will be recorded\, and slides will be shared with all registrants. \nWe hope you’ll join us for this important discussion.
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/scam-forum-challenges-facing-financial-institutions-in-protecting-client-accounts-who-are-victimized-in-transnational-frauds-scams/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Scam Advice Forum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T170640
CREATED:20260409T134716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T134716Z
UID:10000489-1772114400-1772118000@www.napsa-now.org
SUMMARY:Education Committee Meetings
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is held the 4th Thursday every month from 2-3 pm EST. \nPlease contact admin@napsa-now.org to gain access to the meetings.
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/education-committee-meetings/2026-02-26/
CATEGORIES:Education & Education Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T170640
CREATED:20260303T162632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T162948Z
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SUMMARY:Ethics Committee
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is held the 2nd Tuesday of every other month from 11-12:30 pm EST. Must be a NAPSA Member. Please contact admin@napsa-now.org to gain access to the meetings.
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/ethics-committee-2026/2026-03-03/
CATEGORIES:Ethics Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T170640
CREATED:20260303T161227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T161401Z
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SUMMARY:R2P Journal Club: Data Driven Decision-Making in APS
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs Adult Protective Services programs navigate rising caseloads\, increasing complexity\, and growing expectations for measurable outcomes\, many agencies are shifting toward more structured\, data-driven practices such as the use of formal assessment protocols. But what does this change look like in real-world APS practice?\n\nJoin us for an engaging conversation exploring the implementation of the Identification\, Services\, and Outcomes (ISO) Matrix — and what it means for APS professionals working on the frontlines.\n\nAbout this Webinar\nIn this interactive session\, Dr. Jarmin Yeh will share insights from a recent study (with co-authors Marian Liu and Rebecca Park) examining how APS professionals experience the shift toward standardized\, data-driven practices such as the ISO Matrix.\n\nAs APS programs strive for greater consistency\, transparency\, and analytic rigor\, the use of structured tools bring both promise and challenges — especially within a human-centered\, high-stakes field. Drawing from focus groups with APS caseworkers and supervisors\, this discussion will explore:\n\nHow data-driven tools help APS workers demonstrate the value of their work\nWorkforce perspectives on implementing the ISO given the complexity of real-life cases\nStrategies for balancing technological innovations with the need to maintain strong human relationships\n\n\nFeatured Speaker\nJarmin Yeh\, PhD – Associate Professor\, University of California\, San Francisco (UCSF) Institute for Health & Aging\, School of Nursing\nDr. Yeh is a sociologist and gerontologist whose research focuses on age-friendly communities\, age-friendly health systems\, and workforce issues impacting older adults\, people living with dementia\, and caregivers. She directs the Community Action Research in Gerontology (CARING) Lab and co-directs the UCSF Emancipatory Sciences Lab.\n\nParticipants will have the opportunity to engage directly with the authors\, ask questions\, and reflect on how APS programs can implement structured tools in ways that strengthen both workforce support and elder justice outcomes.\n\nWhether you’re an APS professional\, researcher\, administrator\, or policymaker\, this conversation will provide valuable insight into the future of data-informed APS practice.\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/r2p-journal-club-data-driven-decision-making-in-aps/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Research to Practice
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SUMMARY:APS Nurses Group
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is held the 2nd Tuesday of every other month from 2-3:30 pm EST. \nPlease contact admin@napsa-now.org to gain access to the meetings.
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/aps-nurses-group/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T130000
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar with Embodied Labs!
DESCRIPTION:How Immersive Training Equips the APS Workforce\nWhen: Thursday March 11th\, 2026 at 12 PM ET \nRegister: Webinar Registration – Zoom \nImmersive training is changing how Adult Protective Services professionals learn\, practice\, and strengthen real-world skills. Join NAPSA for an engaging webinar exploring how APS and state government programs are using immersive\, first-person learning to support workforce development\, improve outcomes\, and build stronger systems. Through real examples and shared lessons learned\, this session will highlight the why\, what\, and how behind this innovative training approach — and what it could mean for the future of APS. \nGoal\nOur primary goal is to build awareness of this innovative training tool across the NAPSA membership by showcasing how APS and State Government programs are currently using immersive training\, highlighting the why\, what\, and how. \nWhat We’ll Cover\n\nIntroduction & Goals — Speaker introductions and webinar objectives\nWhat & Why — Understanding immersive first-person training and its impact\nWho Is Using It — Spotlight on APS programs currently implementing immersive learning\nImplementation Models — Practical examples of how immersive training works in real settings\nLessons Learned — Benefits\, challenges\, best practices\, and measurable outcomes\nThe Future — Scaling adoption across APS and state government programs\nConclusion & Call to Action — Next steps and resources for leaders\nLive Q&A with all speakers\n\n\nModerator: \nPaul Needham \nPanelists: \nJaime Dyson\, jndyson@ucdavis.edu\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarrie Cusker\, MS\, RN \ncarrie.cusker@embodiedlabs.com \n  \nAn innovator in the aging space and a fervent advocate for older adults and their care partners. Carrie draws on her 30 years of nursing experience to create meaningful\, immersive content that encompasses both the clinical and human aspects of healthcare. With Embodied Labs\, Carrie continues to challenge the social construction of aging through unique learning design. She has lent her voice to multiple conferences and webinar panels in efforts to inform\, inspire\, and celebrate innovation in aging services.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElaine Fisher\, M.Ed.\, LPC\, NCC\, CMS\, Staff Development Director for the Colorado Department of Human Services \nelaine.fisher@state.co.us \n  \nElaine Fisher\, M.Ed.\, LPC\, NCC\, CMS\, serves as the Staff Development Director for the Colorado Department of Human Services\, where she is dedicated to strengthening the professional infrastructure for more than 600 staff members. As a certified Enneagram Coach\, she focuses on fostering a culture of mutual understanding and psychological safety as a foundation for systemic transformation. Her work centers on creating sustainable change\, from pioneering the award-winning John Eachon Re-Entry Program to developing trauma-informed care frameworks that prioritize the dignity of both staff and the individuals they support. She advocates for equitable career paths that empower direct support professionals and ensure long-term stability for the workforce. Elaine remains committed to the belief that meaningful progress is achieved through collaborative\, person-centered efforts to build more just and supportive systems.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChristine Chung-Camacho\, MSW\, Project Director: Central and Bay Area Adult Services Training Academy \nchristine07@mail.fresnostate.edu \nChristine holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Saint Louis University in the Philippines and a Master of Social Work\, with a specialization in mental health and gerontology\, from the University of Southern California. She began her career at the Madera County Public Guardian Office and spent nearly six years with Madera County Child Protective Services\, where she developed strong expertise in child dependency\, permanency\, reunification\, family maintenance\, and the Resource Family Approval program. Her leadership led to a promotion to Social Work Supervisor II\, focusing on ICWA cases and serving as Education Liaison\, followed by roles with Santa Rosa Tribal Social Services and the Madera County Court as a Family Court Services Child Court Recommending Counselor and investigator. With 17 years of experience serving the aging population\, including roles in medical and behavioral health settings\, Christine currently serves as Director of the Central and Bay Area Adult Services Training Academy\, where she is committed to advancing excellence in Adult Protective Services.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLauren Elcesser\, LSW \nlauren.elcesser2@fairfaxcounty.gov \nLauren Elcesser is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Director of Community Health with Inova\, the largest health system in Northern Virginia. She has nearly 15 years of experience serving older adults\, adults with disabilities\, and their caregivers in community-based settings. \nLauren has led Area Agency on Aging programs\, directed Inova’s Medical House Calls Program\, which provides in-home primary care for homebound older adults\, and currently oversees Inova’s Transitional Care Clinics as well as ElderLink—a nonprofit partnership with the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging that delivers community-based programs promoting health and independence for older adults\, adults with disabilities\, and caregivers. In 2025\, ElderLink received national recognition by USAging for its Exploring the Dimensions of Aging program which leverages the Embodied Labs platform to offer education and support to professional and family caregivers. \nThrough the management of medical practices and administering Older Americans Act programs\, Lauren brings a unique perspective on the impact of partnerships between health care systems and Area Agencies on Aging.
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/free-webinar-with-embodied-labs/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T150000
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SUMMARY:Education Development Committee Meetings
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is held the 2nd Thursday every month from 2-3 pm EST. \nPlease contact admin@napsa-now.org to gain access to the meetings.
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/eduaction-development-committee-meetings/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education Development Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T170640
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SUMMARY:Development Committee Meetings
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is held the 3rd Tuesday every month from 1-2 pm EST. \nPlease contact admin@napsa-now.org to gain access to the meetings.
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/development-committee-meetings/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Development Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T133000
DTSTAMP:20260410T170640
CREATED:20260328T005254Z
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SUMMARY:Scam Forum: Fraud Recovery: The Missing Layer of Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Online fraud continues to impact millions of adults each year — yet what happens after a crime occurs is often overlooked. While prevention education remains essential\, many individuals are left to navigate the financial\, emotional\, and social consequences of cybercrime on their own. \nJoin us for an important discussion focused on strengthening recovery support and addressing the critical gap that exists after online fraud takes place. \nThis session will explore how structured recovery services — including specialized peer support groups for victims of romance scams and crypto investment fraud — can reduce repeat victimization\, improve reporting outcomes\, and empower survivors to become strong advocates for prevention. \nSpeaker: \nAlly Armeson\, Executive Director of FightCybercrime.org\, leads national initiatives designed to help individuals and communities recognize\, report\, and recover from cybercrime. Over the past four years\, Ally and her team have worked directly with high-loss victims\, supporting them as they rebuild their emotional\, financial\, and digital lives following devastating fraud experiences. \nFightCybercrime.org leverages survivors’ lived experiences to develop practical recovery tools\, enhance prevention education\, and provide insights that help financial institutions\, technology platforms\, and policymakers better protect vulnerable adults. \nThis session will provide valuable insight into the role recovery support plays in strengthening overall fraud prevention efforts. \nPlease note: The webinar will be recorded\, and presentation slides will be shared with all registrants following the event. \nWe hope you will join us for this important conversation.
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/scam-forum-fraud-recovery-the-missing-layer-of-prevention/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T170640
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SUMMARY:Education Committee Meetings
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is held the 4th Thursday every month from 2-3 pm EST. \nPlease contact admin@napsa-now.org to gain access to the meetings.
URL:https://www.napsa-now.org/calendar/education-committee-meetings/2026-03-26/
CATEGORIES:Education & Education Development
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