NCEA Newsfeed – Monday, June 17, 2013
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SPECIAL: UN News Centre (June 15, 2013) Secretary-General urges protection of older persons from physical, psychological abuse
Governments, civil society and communities must re-examine their attitudes towards ageing and ensure older persons are protected from all forms of abuse, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed today, urging for measures to prevent this behaviour. “Around the world, older persons are tragically subject to psychological, financial or physical abuse,” Mr. Ban said in his message marking World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=45184&Cr=elderly&Cr1=
ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED
1. NATIONAL,
Consumer Affairs, June 17, 2013
Senior advocates promoting more ways to prevent financial abuse
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/senior-advocates-promoting-more-ways-to-prevent-financial-abuse-061713.html
To help seniors guard against elder abuse the federal government – in a joint
effort by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Consumer
Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) – has produced a new tool to help prevent
financial exploitation. The tool, a stand-alone training module that's part of
FDIC's Smart Money guide, provides information to increase awareness among
those 62 and older and their caregivers on how to prevent, identify and respond
to elder financial exploitation.
2. ALABAMA (Etowah
County), WHLT 22, June 16, 2013
Etowah Co. officials hosting elder abuse prevention forum
http://www.whlt.com/story/22603325/etowah-co-officials-hosting-elder-abuse-forum
Etowah County officials are preparing to host a conference focusing on elder
abuse and financial exploitation of seniors. The eighth annual Elder Abuse
Awareness Day summit is set for Wednesday morning at the Senior Activity Center
in Gadsden.
3. ALABAMA (Etowah
County), Gadsden Times, June 15, 2013
Elder abuse summit set for Wednesday
http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20130615/NEWS/130619871/-1/sports02?Title=Elder-abuse-summit-set-for-Wednesday&tc=ar
An event focusing on financial elder abuse will be held in Gadsden, Alabama on
Wednesday, June 19. The all-day event starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Senior
Activity Center, 623 Broad St., Gadsden. The first program starts at 9:30 a.m.
4. CALIFORNIA
(Marin County), Mercury News, June 15, 2013
Caregiver accused of slapping woman in wheelchair at Marin mall
http://www.mercurynews.com/top-stories/ci_23468230/caregiver-accused-slapping-woman-wheelchair-at-marin-mall
A caregiver was arrested in Terra Linda on allegations she repeatedly slapped a
63-year-old client who was in a wheelchair at the mall.
5. CALIFORNIA (San
Diego), San Diego Union-Tribune, June 16, 2013
Hurt an elder? Paul Greenwood will get you
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/jun/16/tp-hurt-an-elder-paul-greenwood-will-get-you/
A journalist interviews Paul Greenwood, Deputy district attorney and head of
the elder abuse prosecution unit in San Diego County, California.
6. CALIFORNIA
(Santa Cruz), Santa Cruz Sentinel, June 14, 2013
Elder abuse, bike chop shop suspected at Santa Cruz drug house
http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/localnews/ci_23464802/elder-abuse-bike-chop-shop-suspected-at-santa
Three women and two men were arrested Thursday on suspicion of elder abuse at a
La Fonda Avenue home Santa Cruz police call a drug house. A 59-year-old man who
owns the home is dependent and wheelchair bound, police said. He was found in
his own urine and feces during a warrant search at the home on the Thursday.
7. CALIFORNIA
(Santa Rosa), Press Democrat, June 14, 2013
CLOSE TO HOME: Why many will be dressed in purple Saturday
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20130614/OPINION/130619713/1033/news?Title=CLOSE-TO-HOME-Why-many-will-be-dressed-in-purple-Saturday
In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, nearly 4,000 purple flags and an
accompanying banner adorn the northeast corner of Mendocino and Bicentennial
avenues in Santa Rosa. Each flag represents one report of elder abuse made to
Sonoma County Adult Protective Services and the long-term care ombudsman last
year.
8. ILLINOIS
(Joliet), Herald-News, June 17, 2013
Joliet woman re-indicted in elder neglect case
http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/news/20798202-418/joliet-woman-re-indicted-in-elder-neglect-case.html
A Joliet woman accused of neglecting an elderly woman under her care is facing
a new indictment that details different aspects of her alleged crime,
authorities said. The suspect is accused of failing to seek medical help for a
75-year-old woman who fell into a tub of scalding water in August 2010. The
woman later died from her injuries.
9. ILLINOIS (St.
Charles Township), KCC Chronicle, June 14, 2013
Pranga avoids prison in plea agreement
http://www.kcchronicle.com/2013/06/14/pranga-avoids-prison-in-plea-agreement/awhsveg/
A St. Charles woman who was accused of stealing $21,900 from the client of a
bank she managed pleaded guilty Friday, avoiding a possible prison term. In a
plea agreement with prosecutors and the victim, Lynn Pranga, 56, of St.
Charles, agreed to a sentence of two years of probation and 200 hours of
community service. She cannot go into any MB Financial Bank branch, or contact
the victim, an elderly man, court records show.
10. IOWA (Pomeroy), Des Moines
Register, June 17, 2013
Nursing home chief may face sanctions over sex abuse case
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130617/NEWS/306170056/0/TERMS.html/?odyssey=nav%7Chead
The administrator of an Iowa nursing home where a woman was sexually abused by
a resident is now facing licensing sanctions. The Iowa Board of Nursing Home
Administrators alleges that a woman who served as administrator of the Pomeroy
Care Center from September 1983 to October 2011, is guilty of professional
incompetence.
11. MICHIGAN (Macomb County),
Daily Tribune, June 16, 2013
Efforts intensify in Michigan to protect elderly, vulnerable adults
http://www.dailytribune.com/article/20130616/NEWS01/130619654/efforts-intensify-in-michigan-to-protect-elderly-vulnerable-adults
Elder and vulnerable adult advocates are ramping up their efforts to ensure
justice for all. 15 state laws or amendments regarding vulnerable adults have
taken effect since May 2012.
12. MINNESOTA (St. Paul), Echo
Press, June 17, 2013
One of five seniors older than 65 are scammed, says survey
http://www.echopress.com/event/article/id/105398/group/News/
As part of the eighth annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Minnesota
Department of Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman partnered with the state’s
leading experts on preventing elder abuse and exploitation at William Mitchell
College of Law annual event to raise awareness in this often under-recognized
problem.
13. MINNESOTA (St. Paul),
Minnesota Public Radio, June 16, 2013
Coalition pushes to prevent and halt elder abuse
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/06/16/regional/elder-abuse-safety-campaign
A coalition of Minnesota county officials, senior advocates, health care providers
and banks is launching a statewide educational campaign on elder abuse. The
coalition, the Stop Abuse and Financial Exploitation of Elders in Minnesota or
the MN S.A.F.E. Elders Initiative, has produced a video, website, mobile apps
and a toolkit to help people identify abuse.
14. MISSOURI (Jefferson City),
KZRK, June 15, 2013
OMB Recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Day
http://www.krzk.com/15515/omb_recognizes_elder_abuse_awareness_day.html
In recognition of Elder Abuse Day (today, Saturday, June 15th) Ozark Mountain
Bank is helping to stop financial abuse of elderly customers. Bank employees
are frequently trained to notice when a customer is vulnerable or is currently
a victim of financial abuse, by simply paying attention to red flags. The red
flags can be invaluable when determining abuse—whether it is a bank employee
noticing unusual recent withdrawals or a new person simply accompanying the
older customers to the bank.
15. NEBRASKA (Lincoln),
Beatrice Daily Sun, June 14, 2013
Elder Abuse Awareness Day observed
http://beatricedailysun.com/news/local/scrapbook/elder-abuse-awareness-day-observed/article_c1ccf038-0b54-5eb0-8348-e9b9250d5777.html
A statewide effort to inform Nebraskans how to help elderly and vulnerable
adults who are abused, neglected or financially exploited was part of the
Department of Health and Human Services’ eighth annual observance of World
Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 14.
16. RHODE ISLAND (Providence),
The Westerly Sun, June 17, 2013
Elder abuse legislation approved by R.I. Senate
http://www.thewesterlysun.com/news/elder-abuse-legislation-approved-by-r-i-senate/article_87715478-d751-11e2-b051-0019bb2963f4.html
The Rhode Island Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Catherine
Cool Rumsey (D-Dist. 34, Exeter, Charlestown, Hopkinton, Richmond, West
Greenwich) to require health care providers to alert law enforcement if they
believe an elderly person is the victim of abuse or neglect.
17. WYOMING (Cheyenne), Star
Tribune, June 16, 2013
Raising awareness for elder abuse
http://trib.com/opinion/letters/raising-awareness-for-elder-abuse/article_0eeeb49c-0f1e-53e9-9636-47d346a1d524.html
In Wyoming during 2009-2010 an analysis of elder abuse showed that 48.7 percent
of the substantiated cases of elder abuse fell under the category of
exploitation, with cases of physical abuse making up 15.4 percent and neglect
making up 10.3 percent.
18. INTERNATIONAL (Queensland,
Australia), Gladstone Observer, June 15, 2013
Elder abuse a growing form of family violence in Qld homes
http://www.gladstoneobserver.com.au/news/elder-abuse-growing-form-family-violence/1907963/
Despite 30,000 Queenslanders over 65 likely to experience elder abuse each
year, the increasing and disturbing trend is largely under recognised. Last
financial year the Queensland Elder Abuse Prevention Unit recorded 1000 abuse
notifications regarding seniors who had been abused, including financially,
physically or psychologically or neglected.
19. INTERNATIONAL (Sydney,
Australia), Sunshine Coast Daily, June 17, 2013
Our shame: One in 20 elderly on Coast suffer abuse
http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/elderly-abuse-hidden-shame-elderly-victims-suffer-/1909383/
AS MANY as one in 20 elderly people on the Sunshine Coast are victims of abuse.
But, like most forms of abuse, the problem is usually hidden behind closed
doors or so subtle that few people recognise it. Elder Abuse Prevention Unit
co-ordinator Les Jackson said about 5% of Sunshine Coast people over 65 were
believed to be abuse victims.
20. INTERNATIONAL
(Speightstown, Barbados), Barbados Advocate, June 17, 2013
Not giving up
http://www.barbadosadvocate.com/newsitem.asp?more=local&NewsID=31124
Chairman of the National Planning
Committee for Older Persons, Lolene Rawlins, says her organisation will
continue in its effort to raise awareness of elderly abuse until legislation is
brought about to punish perpetrators. She made this pledge while addressing the
opening ceremony for the event held for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day at the
Speightstown Esplanade recently.
21.
INTERNATIONAL (Calgary, Canada), Calgary Herald, June 17, 2013
The Calgary Elder Abuse Response Team
http://www.calgaryherald.com/life/Calgary+Elder+Abuse+Response+Team/8538392/story.html
The Calgary Elder Abuse Response Team (EART) is a collaboration between
non-profit organizations the Kerby Centre, Calgary Family Services and the
Calgary Police Service. The EART has social workers, police officers and a
nurse to respond to, assess, and investigate suspected case of elder abuse. The
team also provides support to abuse victims and their families.
22.
INTERNATIONAL (Edmonton, Canada), Beacon News, June 16, 2013
Edmonton urging citizens to speak up for elder abuse victims
http://beaconnews.ca/blog/2013/06/edmonton-urging-citizens-to-speak-up-for-elder-abuse-victims/
Edmonton officials are urging citizens to help seniors who face forms of abuse
by accessing support services or reporting suspected cases of elder abuse to
the appropriate authorities. Individuals affected by elder abuse, or those
concerned for the safety of a senior should call the Seniors’ Abuse Helpline,
24 hours a day, at 780-477-2929.
23.
INTERNATIONAL (New Brunswick, Canada), Sackville Tribune Post, June 15, 2013
Health-care professionals learn about recognizing, reporting financial abuse of
seniors
http://www.sackvilletribunepost.com/Living/2013-06-15/article-3276641/Health-care-professionals-learn-about-recognizing,-reporting-financial-abuse-of-seniors/1
The New Brunswick Securities Commission is working with the health-care sector
to teach professionals about how to recognize and report financial abuse of
seniors.
24.
INTERNATIONAL (Ontario, Canada), The Windsor Star, June 17, 2013
Elder abuse awareness raised thanks to flash mob
http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2013/06/17/207629/
June 15 was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The Ontario Network for the
Prevention of Elder Abuse would like to thank those who brought attention to
this issue by the presentation of a flash mob.
25.
INTERNATIONAL (Ottawa, Canada), Wall Street Journal, June 15, 2013
Statement by Minister of State Wong on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20130615-901621.html
In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Honourable Alice Wong,
Minister of State (Seniors), issued a statement in an effort to bring awareness
to the hidden issue of elder abuse.
26.
INTERNATIONAL (Prince Edward Island, Canada), The Guardian, June 15, 2013
Financial abuse most common form of elder abuse on P.E.I.
http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2013-06-15/article-3281679/Financial-abuse-most-common-form-of-elder-abuse-on-P.E.I/1
With the Island’s population aging, elder abuse is becoming more noticeable, an
information session was told Saturday. Financial abuse is the most common type
of elder abuse in Canada and on Saturday, which marked World Elder Abuse
Awareness Day, an information session was held on how to protect the elderly
from financial abuse.
27.
INTERNATIONAL (Accra, Ghana), GBC Ghana, June 15, 2013
World Elder Abuse Day
http://www.gbcghana.com/index.php?id=1.1422384
About ninety percent of residents of witches camps across the country are
people above the age of 60. The issue of witchcraft accusations is very common
in Ghana and is mostly targeted at poor, illiterate and weak older people
especially women who are sometimes widowed. As the World marks International Elder
Abuse Day therefore, it is pertinent to highlight the inhuman treatment and
gross abuse of the fundamental rights and freedoms of older people especially
those in the so-called witches camps
28.
INTERNATIONAL (Bangalore, India), Deccan Herald, June 15, 2013
Walk, streetplay mark Elder Abuse Awareness Day
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/339021/walk-streetplay-mark-elder-abuse.html
Awareness walk and street plays were organised on the occasion of World Elder
Abuse and Awareness Day at Lalbagh by Elders Helpline — a joint project of
Bangalore City Police and Nightingales Medical Trust. Over 100 people took part
in the event expressing support and care towards the elderly citizens.
29.
INTERNATIONAL (Bangalore, India), Silicon India, June 17, 2013
India’s Shame: 31 Percent Elders Face Abuse
http://www.siliconindia.com/news/general/Indias-Shame-31-Percent-Elders-Face-Abuse--nid-149105-cid-1.html
In a developing nation like India, elder abuse is often found in a large
numbers and they are abused especially by their own children or the in laws, as
per a report by HelpAge India, a charity working for the country's elderly.
HelpAge India in the year 2006 introduced ‘World Elder Abuse Awareness Day’ on
June 15 for the first time in India with an aim to curb increasing case of crime
and abuse against the elderly groups of our nation.
30.
INTERNATIONAL (Bhubaneswar, India), Times of India, June 16, 2013
Half the elderly face abuse: Survey
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-16/bhubaneswar/40006251_1_elderly-face-abuse-verbal-abuse-elder-abuse
More than half (51%) of the elderly in Odisha have experienced abuse by their
family members with daughters-in-law and sons emerging as major abusers. This
was revealed by a survey released by HelpAge India here on the occasion of
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Saturday.
31.
INTERNATIONAL (Indore, India), Times of India, June 16, 2013
Bhopal, Indore top in abuse of elderly: HelpAge survey
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-16/indore/40006008_1_elder-abuse-physical-abuse-abuse-rate
The state capital Bhopal and financial capital of the state, Indore have been
ranked among highest in elderly abuse in a national survey titled 'Elder Abuse
in India (2013)' conducted by HelpAge India. Bhopal and Indore were ranked with
77.1% and 75% respectively.
32.
INTERNATIONAL (Patna, India), Times of India, June 15, 2013
Elders’ abuse: Sons are main culprits
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-15/patna/39992671_1_verbal-abuse-elders-family
Believe it or not but it's a grim reality that in metros, daughters-in-law have
been reported as the main perpetrator of abuse of the elders at home while it
is the son who is the main abuser in tier-2 cities. A disturbing fact is that
17% faced abuse at the hands of their own daughters, says a status report on
elderly in Bihar and India conducted by HelpAge India which was released on the
eve of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Friday.
33.
INTERNATIONAL, (Dublin, Ireland), The Journal, June 15, 2013
Call for vigilance as elder abuse in Ireland on the increase
http://www.thejournal.ie/elder-abuse-ireland-951695-Jun2013/
Elder Abuse in Ireland is on the increase, ALONE, the charity which supports
older people in need, has said. It made the call for continued vigilance from
the public, service providers and government as today marks World Elder Abuse
awareness day.
34.
INTERNATIONAL (Kingston, Jamaica), Jamaica Observer, June 15, 2013
Report elder abuse, urges National Council for Senior Citizens
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Report-elder-abuse--urges-National-Council-for-Senior-Citizens_14496884
In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the National Council for Senior
Citizens (NCSC) launched a weeklong series of islandwide workshops focusing on
empowering seniors and building intergenerational relationships.
35.
INTERNATIONAL (Dunedin, New Zealand), Otago Daily Times, June 16, 2013
Elder abuse on the rise in Dunedin
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/261122/elder-abuse-rise-dunedin
In the eight years since international World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was
launched, the number of reported Dunedin cases of elder abuse has continued to
rise. Age Concern Otago social worker Marie Bennett told The Star there
had been 130 referrals to the Dunedin Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention service
in the 11 months to April, up from 105 in the previous year - an increase of
almost 30%.
36.
INTERNATIONAL (Islamabad, Pakistan), The Express Tribune, June 15, 2013
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Call for end to discrimination, violence
http://tribune.com.pk/story/563413/world-elder-abuse-awareness-day-call-for-end-to-discrimination-violence/
Speakers at a seminar on Friday expressed these concerns over the absence of
age-friendly environment. The event was organised to mark World Elder Abuse
Awareness Day. They also said that the elderly are deprived of their right to
have access to healthcare services, subsidised public transport and other
privileges.
37.
INTERNATIONAL (Pretoria, South Africa), IOL News, June 15, 2013
‘Abuse of elderly set to rise in SA’
http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/abuse-of-elderly-set-to-rise-in-sa-1.1532972#.Ub-yUufnvTo
South Africa commemorates World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a UN-designated day
which aims to drawn attention to the various challenges and abuses faced by the
world’s senior citizens. CJ van Zyl, chief executive of city-based Fulami, an
organisation focusing on improving the well-being of elderly person, says elder
abuse is emerging as an important issue within the elderly community.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
1. INTERNATIONAL
(Thamesmead, United Kingdom), This is Local London, June 16, 2013
Disabled man had throat slit in ‘brutal attack’ in Abbotts Close, Thamesmead:
Murder probe underway
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/10488082.Disabled_man_had_throat_slit_in__brutal_attack__in_Thamesmead__Murder_probe_underway/
A murder investigation has been launched after a disabled man had his throat
slit in a ‘brutal attack’ in his Thamesmead home. The victim, who has been
named as 56-year-old Colin Greenway, was pronounced dead in his ground floor
flat in Abbotts Close at around 2pm yesterday (June 15).
RELATED ISSUES
1. CALIFORNIA
(Oakland), San Francisco Gate, June 16, 2013
Oakland police search for missing man with dementia
http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Oakland-police-search-for-missing-man-with-4603831.php
Police in Oakland are searching for a
64-year-old man who went missing from his care home on Saturday. James Moten,
who suffers from dementia, apparently walked away from his residence at about
6:30 a.m. and has not been seen since, according to Oakland police.
2.
NORTH CAROLINA (Laurinburg), WBTW, June 10, 2013
Missing NC man with dementia found safe Monday afternoon
http://www.wbtw.com/story/22533722/authorities-looking-for-nc-man-with-dementia
The N.C. Center for Missing Persons has canceled a Silver Alert for a missing
endangered man, Billy Charles Lewis, who was found safe on Monday. On Friday,
Folks were asked to be on the lookout for Lewis, age 62, who is believed
to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment.
3.
PENNSYLVANIA (Burlington Township), NBC Philadelphia, June 16, 2013
“Missing” Elderly Man Found Inside Nursing Home
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Police-Search-for-Missing-Dementia-Patient-211711901.html
Burlington Township Police found an elderly man who was reported missing on
Saturday. After police, staff and Mulligan's family searched the facility
several times, investigators believed he had walked away. They then searched
neighboring housing developments and surrounding wooded areas. Mulligan was
eventually found unharmed inside the nursing home.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
· The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Criminal Justice Institute presents an Elder Justice Symposium for attorneys, law enforcement personnel, health care and mental health care professionals, social service providers and victim advocates. The symposium will be on June 27, 2013, at the Almansor Court Banquet Center in Alhambra, California. For more information: http://da.lacounty.gov/cji/ea062713.htm
· The National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (NCPEA), the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), the National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA), and the Academy for Professional Excellence present the webinar, “Involving Elected Officials in Coalitions,” will be held on June 27th, 2013 at 1pm EDT/Noon CDT/11amMDT/10am PST. Please register by emailing academylms@projects.sdsu.edu.
· The Alzheimer’s Association annual conference, titled “Dementia Care @AAIC: Translating Research to Practice” will be held in Boston, Massachusetts from July 13-18, 2013. Learn more here: http://www.alz.org/aaic/
· The Illinois Department on Aging’s 2013 Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference will be held on August 1-2, 2013, at the Chicago Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort. On July 31st, Illinois’ 2nd Annual Financial Summit will be held in conjunction with the conference. For more information, and to register, go to http://cspl.uis.edu/ILLAPS/DOA/conferences/APAconf.html
· Changing
Aging, The Florida Conference on Aging will be held on August
12-14, 2013 and will be themed, “Aging: New Game – New Rules”
For more information: http://www.fcoa.org/conference.html
· The 18th International Conference & Summit on Violence, Abuse & Trauma will be held in San Diego, California on September 8-11, 2013. For more information: http://www.ivatcenters.org/
· The 20th Annual New York State Adult Abuse Training Institute will be held on October 9-10, 2013 at the Albany Marriott Hotel in Albany, New York. Further details to follow.
· The 24th Annual NAPSA Conference to be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota October 2-3, 2013, followed by The 4th Annual NAPSA Summit on Elder Financial Exploitation on October 4, 2013. For more information: http://www.napsa-now.org/get-connected/annual-conference/
· The 30th Annual Adult Protective Services Conference will be held in San Antonio, Texas from November 19-22, 2013. For more information: https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Adult_Protection/Adult_Protective_Services_Conference/
· The 2nd Annual National Elder Abuse Symposium will be held at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Anaheim, California on December 3-6, 2013. Register here: http://www.cdaa.org/training/seminar-conference-registration?regevent_action=register&event_id=154
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