Elder law conference set for June 4
Bristol DA to hold event at Wheaton College
SUN CHRONICLE STAFF
NORTON - An elder law conference, "Knowledge Equals Prevention," will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 4 in Wheaton College's Emerson Dining Hall.
The event is a kickoff to Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter's commitment to provide elders, and the community, with prevention information to combat elder abuse.
Free tickets will be provided by the local council on aging office to those elders who cannot afford the $5 registration fee.
Over the rest of the year, Sutter plans to visit many of the county's senior centers and council on aging locations to deliver his message about knowledge equaling prevention. The district attorney's office is collaborating with the Attleboro Council on Aging to bring this message to elders in northern Bristol County. Sutter will give opening remarks at next Thursday's event.
Top prosecutors to speak
Two of Sutter's top prosecutors also will discuss the many different forms of elder abuse.
Co-Second Assistant District Attorney Paul Machado will speak about identity fraud, financial exploitation and scams.
Co-Second Assistant District Attorney Silvia Rudman, the chief of district attorney Sutter's Abuse Protection Unit, also will speak about physical, sexual and psychological abuse.
Elders and other conference attendees will learn how to recognize warning signs of abuse, how to report abuse, how cases are prosecuted, tips to prevent abuse and victim rights.
In addition, Bristol County Register of Probate Gina DeRossi will present information about services offered at the Registry of Probate and Family Court, which include wills, guardianships, restraining orders and other matters.
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