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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)
Keynote Speakers: Alison Martin, Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for the County of Henrico, & Detective Joseph Wood, Certified Financial Crime Forensic Examiner through the National White Collar Crime Center
Register for this free, in-person event to discuss the theme of Empowering Elders and how advocacy and allyship build safe, supportive communities for people of all ages.
All are welcome to attend, but seating is limited. Register now to secure your space and box lunch at this free event.
Keynote Speaker Bios
Alison Martin, an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney III for the County of Henrico, brings enthusiasm and energy to her practice. She handles all phases of prosecution of sophisticated and complex violent matters, including high profile media case like the Adam Oakes matter and Comm. v. Nasir Eberhardt, who murdered Highland Springs High School basketball standout Jahiem Dickerson. She is a frequent lecturer and law enforcement trainer on issues related to child abuse, sexual assault, and elder abuse.
Additionally, she provides training regarding in-court testimony to law enforcement recruits. She frequently represents the CA’s office at forward-facing community events, including presentations at churches related to elder and child abuse. She is married to another lawyer, and they are the proud parents of three boys, ages 15, 12, and 8.
Det. Joe Wood is a native of Virginia. Det. Wood earned a BA in history in 2010 from Dartmouth College and joined the Henrico County Police Division in 2012.
Det. Wood served in the Criminal Intelligence Unit from 2015 to 2019 and since that time has served in the Economic Crimes Unit. Det. Wood is a Certified Financial Crime Forensic Examiner through the National White Collar Crime Center.