Breakout Session 3a: Technology and Elder Abuse

Victoria Ferguson-Young is the Victim Services Coordinator of the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL), a project of End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin (End Abuse). In this role, Ferguson-Young is responsible for nationwide leadership within the domestic violence and sexual assault movements on enhancing safety and the quality of life of older victims and survivors. Ferguson-Young has 15 years of extensive experience in the field of domestic violence through advocacy, prevention, community outreach, training, and education. Ferguson-Young received her Bachelor of Arts from Howard University in Washington, D.C., and a Master of Divinity from the Morehouse School of Religion at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, GA.

Ann Laatsch J.D. is the Justice System Coordinator for the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life. She is responsible for nationwide leadership on enhancing safety for older victims, providing training and technical assistance to criminal justice system professionals. Previously, she represented survivors of domestic and elder abuse in civil matters, and developed curricula and trainings on domestic violence, housing law, public benefits, elder rights, and disability issues.