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REGISTER NOW!!! NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES21st Annual NAPSA Conference “Healing the Culture of Abuse”WHEN: November 8-10th, 2010WHERE: Westin Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA HOW: Go to: http://www.regonline.com/2010_napsa_annual_conference On November 8-10, 2010, the National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA), partnering with the University of California Irvine, Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse and Neglect, will host their annual national conferences at the Westin Gaslamp Quarter Hotel, San Diego, California. Other conference partners include Dr. Nora Baladerian and the California District Attorneys Association. The Archstone Foundation has provided funding for thirteen $1,000 scholarships for APS professionals from California, and the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, United States Department of Justice is also providing scholarships and other support to the conference (Note: Points of view expressed in this event are those of the organizers and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice).2010 NAPSA Conference Registration Fees Pre-Conference: $75 ($55 with NAPSA Conference Registration)Members: $325Non-members: $400 These rates are effective until 10/08/2010; after which the conference member fee increases to $400, the non-member fee to $475, Pre-Conferences to $100, and Post Conference to $120. Please be sure to note the refund policy on the conference registration site. NEW! Post Conference* $95 ($75 with NAPSA Conference Registration)*See details about National Financial Abuse Summit belowFour Pre-conference Intensives: Monday, November 8, 2010 (8:30AM-12:00PM):

“Too High a Cost: The Adverse Effects of Elder Abuse”

“Cultural Jeopardy in Adult Dependency & Disability

“Abuse of Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing Women”

“Legal Advocacy for Persons with Developmental Disabilities”NAPSA Conference: Monday, November 8 (1:00pm) - Wednesday, November 10 (5:00PM): Eight (8) breakout rooms Three (3) plenary sessions Over 45 presentations Over 70 presenters Expanded Exhibit area and Social/NetworkingopportunitiesKeynote Presenters include:Ollegario “Ollie” D. Cantos VII, National Disability Rights Leader; Member, President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities Marie Therese Connolly, JD, National Elder Rights Advocate and Author Bill Benson, NAPSA National Policy Advisor The conference will provide many highly acclaimed speakers such as: Nora Baladerian Ph.D., Dean Hawley MD, Candace Heisler JD, Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik PhD, Mark Lachs MD, Modell PhD, Mosqeda MD, Robin Rose, Sheridan PhD, as well as many new innovative speakers. Presentations:A diverse range of high caliber presentations will be available from District Attorneys, medical experts, law enforcement, researchers, financial institutions, academia and talented APS professionals. Conference workshops will cover such areas as forensic wounds and financial abuse. Concurrent sessions held over the three days will range from Abuse, Self-Neglect, Elder Substance Abuse, Intimacy and Family Violence. And due to its popularity "Show and Yell" will return to showcase many new innovative sessions and statewide projects. Elder Justice Act – APS Administrators in Particular Take Note!There will be a special, three hour session led by Bill Benson, NAPSA National Policy Advisor, Bob Blancato, President of the Elder Justice Coalition, and Marie Therese Connolly, JD, on the Elder Justice Act, its implementation and funding status, and itspotential significance for APS. Information on other federal programs for crimeand abuse victims will also be provided. This session will be of special interest to all APS Administrators.Social and Networking Activities:The conference will also provide many opportunities for networking: the opening night Welcome Reception, followed by the One Act Play “Cherry Pie”; extensiveExhibition Area; Tuesday night Harbor Cruise on San Diego waterfront with dinner, dancing, champagne and more; Wednesday welcomes the return of the Business and Awards Luncheon; visit adjacent restaurants, night life and shopping, and don’t forget to take in the beautiful sights in and around San Diego..... BOOK EARLYRESERVE your hotel room NOW as reduced rate rooms ($110 night plus tax) are going FAST……A fantastic rate in the heart of downtown San Diego: walk to fabulous restaurants, nightlife and a fantastic mall. And each room will have free internet! http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/book/NAPSAEXTEND THE TRIP & TAKE A VACATIONTake advantage of the $110 room rate.The hotel has extended the discounted room rate for NAPSA Conference attendees two days before and two days after the conference, so extend your stay and enjoy San Diego! $110 room rates are subject to availability. Check out the hotel and its amenities. (Please note that the hotel requires a deposit equal to one night’s room and tax.)This year’s conference promises to be a great success. For more information about the 2010 NAPSA Conference, please visit the NAPSA website at http://www.apsnetwork.org/Training/conference2010.htmor email conference@....Call for Exhibitors, Sponsors and VendorsWe welcome all vendors, including those selling merchandise, or disseminating information, and organizations advertising employment and training opportunities. Space is limited and is assigned on a first come, first served basis. If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the 21st National Adult Protective Services Association please email: Vendors@... for additional information. *NEW!!!! POST CONFERENCESAVING SENIORS FROM SCAMS, SCHEMES AND SWINDLESThe National Adult Protective Services Association AnnouncesTHE FIRST NATIONAL SUMMIT ON ELDER FINANCIAL EXPLOITATIONTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2010Westin Gaslamp Hotel, San Diego CaliforniaThe Problem

Four million persons will turn 60 every year for the next 18 years.

Because older persons in the United States control at least 70% of the nation’s household net worth, in the value of their homes as well as in other assets, they are frequent targets for exploitation, not only by scam artists, but also by their own family members and “friends,” who defraud them of billions of dollars annually through theft, fraud, deception, undue influence and schemes of every variation.

Numerous government agencies, industry programs and consumer protection organizations address elder financial exploitation in their own spheres of influence, but no one has brought together all the stakeholders to learn from each other and how to work together to effectively tackle these issues.

Adult Protective Services (APS) Programs are directly involved with victims of elder financial exploitation and work with various stakeholders to protect victims; to prevent exploitation, to prosecute offenders and to educate older persons. The Summit: A Search for Solutions NAPSA will host the very first national summit to address the growing crisis of elder financial exploitation to:

Examine the issue in its many and varied manifestations.

Bring together federal and state regulators, the financial services industry, police and prosecutors, consumer advocates, and Adult Protective Services to learn what role each plays in addressing elder financial exploitation.

Strategize on how BEST to coordinate information, strategies and tactics to strengthen the prevention, identification and prosecution of elder financial abuse through presentations of innovative and successful best practices.

As November 11 is Veterans Day, we will have a special observance to honor older veterans.Stakeholder Partners and Sponsors are Welcome!

Current Sponsors & Partners Include: Western Union Global Consumer Protection Program - Coalition to End Senior Financial Abuse (CEASE) – Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER) - CA Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR) and More Coming! Message Sent by the National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA).

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