SAFE 4-Day Training

The Four-Day SAFE training is designed for first responders including but not limited to; Adult Protective Services workers, law enforcement and other investigative personnel to more effectively communicate and gather information from alleged victims of elder abuse and neglect in the most reliable and legally defensible manner. The training is founded in forensic interviewing best practices with considerations and adaptations to account for age related declines in cognition, underlying neuropathology (e.g., dementia, Alzheimer’s), language capacity and cultural background. Participants learn through readings, didactic instruction, video examples, case scenarios, participating in activities throughout the training. All attendees complete a practicum that is scored on a pass/fail basis. For in- person trainings, securing the training location will be the responsibility of the client. The space should be large enough to accommodate the number of participants for the specified training. The space should also include any audio/visual technology that is required for the viewing of a PowerPoint presentation with videos and sound.
Minimum requirements include:
• Completion of a training course in interviewing victims and witnesses (min. 32 hours)
• Completion of 100 interviews and/or a minimum 2 years’ experience working with older adults and/or an expert review/letter of recommendation.