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ACL Announces Elder Justice Awareness Month Webinar Series

May 27, 2026

In recognition of Elder Justice Awareness Month, ACL and the Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC) are hosting a webinar series on protecting older adults by strengthening awareness, prevention, and response to fraud, abuse, and exploitation. This series offers practical tools and insights for professionals, advocates, and community members. This series reflects the EJCC’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that all older adults can live with dignity, independence, and security in their communities.

Please see the schedule below. For additional information, including how to join each, visit EJCC’s Event page.

Thursday, May 28, 2:00 p.m. ET
Protect Your Money From Investment Scams 
Hosted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Tuesday, June 2, 2:00 p.m. ET
FCC Consumer Protections: Scams and Frauds 
Hosted by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission

Wednesday, June 3, 2:00 p.m. ET
Introducing a Toolkit for Law Enforcement and Emergency Medical Services When Called to a Long-Term Care Facility 
Hosted by the U.S. Department of Justice
Thursday, June 4, 2:00 p.m. ET
Shielding Seniors From Scams: Awareness, Prevention, and Resources 
Hosted by the Social Security Administration and HHS Office of the Inspector General

Thursday, June 11, 1:00 p.m. ET
Elder Fraud & Scams: Communication Strategies To Promote Recovery and Reduce Recidivism 
Hosted by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Initiative

Tuesday, June 16, 2:00 p.m. ET
Voices Unheard: Turning Awareness Into Action Against Abuse and Exploitation
Hosted by the U.S. Administration for Community Living

Tuesday, June 23, 2:00 p.m. ET
From Frontline Training to Legal Innovation: Interdisciplinary Approaches To Prevent Elder Mistreatment
Hosted by the Health Resources and Services Administration at HHS

Thursday, June 25, 2:00 p.m. ET
Civil Legal Interventions in Elder Abuse 
Hosted by the Legal Services Corporation

Tuesday, June 30, 2:00 p.m. ET
Money Smart for Older Adults Fraud Prevention Webinar
Hosted by the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission