Target: Elder Abuse

Shining Light on the Hidden Problem of Elder Abuse

Elder abuse is violence, financial exploitation and neglect. It thrives in silence as victims are often too afraid, too embarrassed or too frail to ask for help.

As the population of older adults increases, so does the prevalence of elder abuse. Elder abuse is present in every community, at every income level and in every social and cultural group.

National statistics show that the oldest adults, 85 years and older, are more vulnerable to elder mistreatment; they are abused and neglected at two to three times their proportion in the older adult population.

Elder abuse is severely underreported – the best statewide estimate is that for every case of elder abuse that comes to the attention of authorities, roughly 24 remain undiscovered.

NYS Coalition on Elder Abuse

If you are interested in joining the New York State Coalition on Elder Abuse, please fill out and return a membership form. The Coalition is based in New York, but often addresses elder abuse issues that have national or international interest.

Funding Opportunities

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc.

Please Note: several listings that were originally on this page have been moved to the Resources & Links page for ongoing reference

Formed by Lifespan to implement the New York State Elder Abuse Summit Action Agenda, the coalition is a multidisciplinary, statewide network of over 1,000 individuals, organizations and government agencies working together to protect older adults from abuse, neglect and exploitation. Through statewide outreach efforts, the Coalition serves as a catalyst for change, raising awareness and offering solutions for prevention and intervention through education, advocacy and research. Lifespan provides staff support for the Coalition.






	2013 Spring Elder Justice Coordinating Council Meeting Convened on May 13, 2013 learn more about the meeting, including link to 9 proposals for increased federal involvement in elder abuse learn more about inaugural Oct 11, 2012 meeting, including videos & transcripts A Victim Speaks Out watch the very compelling video Elder Abuse Prevention Training Manual Shining Light on the Hidden Problem of Elder Abuse Training Manual Exciting News Federal Elder Abuse Prevention Grant Awarded to NYS Office for the Aging Lifespan's press release, including a case scenario Identity Theft Kit Useful Guide for Victims of ID Theft ID Theft Kit Domestic Violence Laws Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Strengthen NYS DV Laws learn more In the Spotlight New York Prosecutors Training Institute home page individual county DA information helpful links news from around the state National Adult Protective Resource Center new website Shining Light on the Hidden Problem of Elder Abuse Elder abuse is violence, financial exploitation and neglect. It thrives in silence as victims are often too afraid, too embarrassed or too frail to ask for help. As the population of older adults increases, so does the prevalence of elder abuse. Elder abuse is present in every community, at every income level and in every social and cultural group. National statistics show that the oldest adults, 85 years and older, are more vulnerable to elder mistreatment; they are abused and neglected at two to three times their proportion in the older adult population. Elder abuse is severely underreported – the best statewide estimate is that for every case of elder abuse that comes to the attention of authorities, roughly 24 remain undiscovered. NYS Coalition on Elder Abuse If you are interested in joining the New York State Coalition on Elder Abuse, please fill out and return a membership form. The Coalition is based in New York, but often addresses elder abuse issues that have national or international interest. more information about the Coalition and the form Funding Opportunities The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc. general information & new flexibility for capital grants announcement Please Note: several listings that were originally on this page have been moved to the Resources & Links page for ongoing reference		NYS Office of Children & Family Services Spring 2013 Adult Services Newsletter read Spring newsletter read Fall 2012 newsletter Manhattan DA announces guilty plea & sentencing in Lewando case read press release read article Buffalo News Editorial read editorial Consumer Reports Magazine Protecting Mom & Dad's Money What to do when you suspect financial abuse read article Another Erie County Financial Elder Abuse Conviction read more NYS District Attorneys Association NYS White Collar Crime Task Force read announcement Onondaga County Financial Exploitation guilty plea full restitution part of the deal read more Hidden in Plain Sight The Elder Abuse Crisis read article Erie County Financial Exploitation over 11-year period read more Niagara County businessman pleads guilty over $500,000 in restitution part of the deal read more Manhattan Family Justice Center for Domestic Violence Victims to Open in 2013 read more Erie County Grand Larceny guilty plea read more read victim's warning Two Manhattan District Attorney indictments for stealing from elderly women Leopold indictment Lewando indictment Recent sentencing in Genesee County - thief who bilked elderly victims of hundreds of thousands of dollars gets the max read article Sentencing in a 2011 Ontario County felony assault case involving 79-year-old victim with multiple injuries read article
			Multidisciplinary Conference Wed, June 5, 2013 8 am - 3:30 pm 8th Annual New York City Elder Abuse Conference details & registration NY CLE credits available NYS Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NYSCASA) New & Archived Webinars information & registration Dec 2012 & archived NYS Association of Area Agencies on Aging and NYS Coalition for the Aging Free Professional Development Webinar Series information & registration

	New York State Coalition on Elder Abuse - Statewide Elder Abuse Outreach Effort Formed by Lifespan to implement the New York State Elder Abuse Summit Action Agenda, the coalition is a multidisciplinary, statewide network of over 1,000 individuals, organizations and government agencies working together to protect older adults from abuse, neglect and exploitation. Through statewide outreach efforts, the Coalition serves as a catalyst for change, raising awareness and offering solutions for prevention and intervention through education, advocacy and research. Lifespan provides staff support for the Coalition.
	The New York State Coalition on Elder Abuse is administered by Lifespan of Greater Rochester, Inc. 1900 S. Clinton Avenue, Rochester, New York, 14618 Contact Us