Learn how to recognize the warning signs of domestic violence and financial exploitation among older adults, understand available resources, and discover ways to help protect some of our community’s most vulnerable residents.
Domestic violence and abuse can affect individuals at any age, yet abuse involving older adults often goes unnoticed or unreported. This educational presentation explores the unique challenges older adults face when experiencing physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, and financial abuse, as well as the barriers that can prevent victims from seeking help.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of warning signs, risk factors, reporting options, and community resources available to support older adults experiencing abuse.
Participants will learn:
• The various forms of abuse that affect older adults
• Physical, emotional, behavioral, and environmental warning signs
• How financial exploitation occurs and common tactics used by abusers
• Challenges that can make abuse difficult to recognize and report
• The impact abuse can have on an older adult's physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• How to document concerns, report suspected abuse, and connect individuals with resources
• Local support services available to older adults and their families
This presentation is ideal for older adults, caregivers, family members, social service professionals, healthcare workers, and community members interested in learning how to recognize abuse and help protect vulnerable adults.
Presenter: Jenny Guiney, MA, CDVP
Jenny Guiney has a Master's Degree in Gerontology from Eastern Illinois University. Jenny has worked in healthcare and social services for over 25 years, serving families throughout Iroquois, Kankakee, Will, and Grundy counties. She has been with Guardian Angel Community Services since 2021, where she discovered her passion for domestic violence advocacy and became a Certified Domestic Violence Professional.
Jenny currently serves as Program Manager for Groundwork, the Domestic Violence Program at Guardian Angel Community Services. In this role, she oversees program development, community partnerships, and direct services that empower survivors to rebuild their lives free from violence. Jenny is deeply committed to advancing trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and survivor-centered approaches within the agency and throughout the community.
Date: Monday, June 15
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: New Lenox Village Hall – Community Room
Cost: Free
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For questions regarding this presentation OR information about future Safe Community Coalition event offerings, please contact: Megan Applegate Safe Community Coordinator scc@newlenox.net or (815) 462-6427
