Training Library

This training library includes free, on demand videos and interactive tools on multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) and adult protection. Because the project funding originally focused on older adults, that is where our work began in compiling the trainings in this library. Over time, we are working to expand expanded the trainings and tools available through the Adult Protection Network to address concerns facing other adult populations as well.  Although focused on older adults, these trainings should be useful for officials who work with all adults in need of protection, including disabled adults and incompetent adults.

Adult Protection MDT Virtual Coffee Hour: Basics of Starting an MDT

November 3, 2022

A discussion led by Aimee Wall and Kristy Preston on helping counties learn about the benefits of an MDT, the resources available to start an MDT, identifying the purpose of an MDT, and arranging the first meeting.

Adult Protection MDT Virtual Coffee Hour: Reinvigorating Your Team

October 6, 2022

A discussion led by Margaret Henderson and Kristy Preston on helping counties identify the challenges related to reinvigorating their teams, remembering the practices that enabled the team’s best work, and establishing compelling agendas for the next meeting.

Elder Protection Modules

Elder Abuse MDTs - Overcoming Challenges - Talitha Guinn-Shaver

March 3, 2023

Listen as Talitha Guinn-Shaver, MDT Technical Adviser for the Elder Justice Initiative at the U.S. Department of Justice, leads a discussion regarding typical challenges of MDTs and strategies for diagnosing and overcoming those challenges. 

Elder Abuse MDT 101 - Talitha Guinn-Shaver

March 2, 2023

Listen as Talitha Guinn-Shaver, MDT Technical Adviser for the Elder Justice Initiative at the U.S. Department of Justice, presents on the basics of MDTs:

  • Why have them?
  • What do they do?
  • What are the different types of MDTs?
  • Who participates?
  • What are the different roles and responsiblities of team members?
  • What are some best practices for MDTs?
Webinar: Building Elder Protection Networks in North Carolina

Many groups, individuals, and agencies across North Carolina are involved with protecting older adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. What role do they each play? How can and do they work together? What might they want to do in the future to build an even stronger elder protection network? Join School of Government faculty members Meredith Smith and Aimee Wall for an overview of the legal framework of North Carolina’s network and to hear from individuals across the state who are doing this work in different ways.

Webinar: Getting Started with an Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Team

Is your county interested in developing a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to support local professionals involved with protecting older adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation?

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