New York’s Vulnerable Elder Protection Team (VEPT)

The Weill Cornell/New York-Presbyterian Hospital’s Vulnerable Elder Protection Team (VEPT) is a first-of-its-kind emergency department/hospital-based multidisciplinary team created to address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. VEPT is a consultation service available 24/7 to assess, treat, and ensure the safety of older victims of abuse while also collecting evidence, when appropriate, and working closely with APS and law enforcement. VEPT brings together health care professionals, law enforcement, social workers, and legal experts to provide a coordinated response to elder abuse cases.

Register for this webinar to learn about VEPT and what you can do as part of a local team to address elder abuse. The session will include:

1. Understanding the Crisis: An overview of the types of elder abuse and why a specialized team is essential.
2. Multidisciplinary Approach: How the collaboration among various disciplines helps support effective detection, intervention, and prevention of abuse. 
3. Case Studies and Success Stories: Real-world examples showcase the team’s successes in protecting vulnerable elders and providing support.
4. Implementing Best Practices: Key strategies and steps other states can take to establish similar protection teams, including legal frameworks, training, and community involvement.
5. Q&A Session: An interactive segment for participants to ask questions and discuss challenges in their communities.