Posts by Renee Stromme
2026 Jane Ochrymowycz Award for Advocacy Call for Nominations
Minnesota World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference Background: On December 30, 2011, the Minnesota elder justice community lost a legendary elder justice advocate, Jane Ochrymowycz. Jane’s legislative advocacy and biography reflect major milestones in vulnerable adult act reform. She was an active participant and advocate in local World Elder Abuse Awareness Day events. The purpose…
Read More2026 MN WEAAD Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
Invitation to Sponsor WEAAD 2026 Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center June 17, 2026 The Minnesota Elder Justice Center invites your organization to become a sponsor of the 20th Annual Minnesota World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference to be held at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center on June 17, 2026. Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship provides an excellent opportunity…
Read MoreMinnesota’s New Financial Exploitation Injunction
During the 2025 legislative session, Minnesota passed a law that provides a new tool to combat financial exploitation with a Vulnerable Adult (VA) Order For Protection (OFP) for Financial Exploitation which took effect on January 1, 2026. This new tool can provide immediate relief from financial exploitation for vulnerable adults who are experiencing, or at…
Read MoreSafe and Accessible Forensic Interviewing with Elders (SAFE) Training
SAFE (Safe Accessible Forensic Interviewing for Elders) Training was developed to meet the growing need for victim-centered, trauma-informed interview techniques for use with older adults in criminal contexts. The SAFE Two-Day training is designed for elder justice professionals seeking to gain additional information on communicating with older adults who are alleged victims of crime. This…
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