CERTIFIED ACT SPECIALIST Co-Sponsored by the Prosecuting Attorney’s Council of Georgia. The At-Risk Adult Crime Tactics (ACT) Specialist Certification (CACTS) training is provided through the Georgia Department of Human Services DAS Forensic Special Initiatives Unit in cooperation with: Administrative Offices of the Courts of Georgia; Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police; Georgia Bureau of Investigation; Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council.; Georgia Public Safety Training Center; Georgia Sheriff’s Association; and the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education.
Mission: To equip primary and secondary responders with knowledge and skills to address the needs of at-risk adult crime victims in Georgia as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
PREVENTION - PROTECTION – PROSECUTION
Georgia is home to approximately 2.5 million at-risk adults. At-risk adults (adults 65+ & adults 18+ with any disability) CRITICAL THINKING ATTENDEES WILL LEARN: Joint accounts & legal documents are not licenses to steal Undue influence – are transactions “voluntary?” Power of Attorney (what does that mean exactly?) Investigations and overcoming challenges Georgia criminal law relating to at-risk adults New changes to Georgia Law Mandated reporting When is a death suspicious? Prosecution of crimes against at-risk adults
ACT TRAINING LOCATIONS
Date/Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 8 & 9, 2020 Host: Peoples South Bank Location: 203 West Crawford St., Colquitt, GA 39837 CANCELLED
Date/Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 12 & 13, 2020 Host: Monroe Co. Sheriff’s Office Location: Monroe Co. Conference Center 475 Holiday Cir, Forsyth, GA 31029 CANCELLED
Date/Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 10 & 11, 2020 Host: Morris Bank Location: Morris Bank Operations Center 310 Bellevue Ave., Dublin, GA 31021 POSTPONED
Date/Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 15 & 16, 2020 Host: Union Mission, Inc. Location: 120 Fahm Street, Savannah, GA 31401 POSTPONED
Date/Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., August 11 & 12, 2020 Host: Northwest Georgia Regional Commission Location: 2626 Callier Springs Rd. Rome, Ga 30161 POSTPONED
The At-Risk Adult Crime Tactics (ACT) Specialist Certification class is restricted to law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, EMS, bank investigators/trainers/risk managers, regulatory agencies and social services agencies that respond to the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of at-risk adults. The ACT class is approved for 16 hours POST credit, 16 hours EMS credit, 13 hours CLE, and 15 hours LCSW CEU. This training is not for the general public.
The ACT training is in high demand with very limited seating. We ask that you let us know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend. Class no-shows may be barred from attending future classes.
Warning: This training contains graphic content of abuse and death that some may find disturbing.
Attendees must complete both days to receive credit. There is no charge for the training; any associated costs are the responsibility of the attendee. Upon successful completion of the class, the attendee will have earned the Certified At-risk Adult Crime Tactics Specialist (CACTS) designation.
To register on-line: http://form.jotform.us/form/41244734913150 ACT training coordinators: David Blake, David.Blake@dhs.ga.gov Anna Thomas, Anna.Thomas1@dhs.ga.gov