Protecting Vulnerable Adults: Identifying, Documenting, and Stopping Exploitation

Course overview

Professional guardians are often the first line of defense when a vulnerable adult is being exploited but knowing what to look for and how to act can make all the difference. In this one hour webinar attorney Michael S Julian Esq will provide guardians with practical and legally grounded guidance on identifying exploitation fraud abuse and neglect under Florida law. Attendees will learn how to recognize warning signs properly gather and preserve evidence and effectively use their authority to protect their wards. This presentation will also cover when and how to involve law enforcement the limits of law enforcement response and when court intervention is necessary. Guardians will gain a clear understanding of Injunctions for Protection Against Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult as well as best practices for presenting evidence to courts law enforcement and social service agencies.