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A Statewide Elder Abuse Prevention Effort

Elder abuse, neglect and exploitation are largely hidden, shrouded in secrecy and shame. Older adults are often reluctant to reveal incidents of abuse, particularly when the abuser is a family member. Adding to the problem, many health care, law enforcement, financial and aging service professionals often do not understand or recognize elder abuse, neglect or exploitation. When they do recognize the problem, they often do not know where to turn for help. This coalition is a multidisciplinary, statewide network of over 1,900 individuals, organizations and government agencies working together to protect older adults from abuse, neglect and exploitation.

 

In the Spotlight

October 2018 - honoring domestic violence awareness month

State & National Resources
New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence

New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence

National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) free webinar, Oct 11, 2018 at 1:00 - 2:30 pm EST - The Intersection of Guns and Domestic Violence
details & registration

Check here throughout the month for updated information.

Please check events page and archive for details & links to other upcoming events & webinars. Don't forget to refresh your screen.

 

New Request for Applications will be posted soon

Request for Applications for Broome County Region - documents and information are available on Lifespan’s E-MDT RFA web page.

Expansion of Enhanced Multidisciplinary Teams (E-MDTs)throughout NYS is continuing. New RFAs for developing or expanding teams will be available soon.

Please check this space for updates regarding this next phase in the effort to develop teams throughout New York State. There are 28 teams currently operating or in various stages of development. The goal is to have coordinated E-MDTs in each county by 2020.

All questions regarding the RFAs should be in writing to Denise Shukoff. Questions and answers will be posted periodically on the Lifespan E-MDT RFA web page. Names or organizations will not be identified.

 

 



 

 

Understanding long term trauma and its impact on older adults

Updated summary report includes background on this NYS OPDV Ursula Forem Domestic Violence Employment Fellowship Grant Project; creation of a Trauma Screening Tool for older adults (Life Event Screening Tool - LEST), using it with other screening tools; health risks related to trauma; role of Trauma-Informed Care Professional; establishing realistic and achievable goals for the older adult; working with their support system.

For more information, contact Misty Bolt, LMSW, Lifespan's Elder Abuse Prevention Program.

Elder Abuse Thrives in Silence

"How could this happen to me?"

"Most elder abuse is hidden, yet it occurs in all income strata, in all neighborhoods and in families you would never suspect. All to often, victims at too ashamed, too frightened to tell someone, to ask for help."
WEAAD article by Lifespan's Art Mason and Kelly Zunner-Daniels

Albany Attorney Admits to Stealing Millions from Elderly Clients

"Any lawyer preying on elders should take notice that criminal conduct by attorneys will be aggressively investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
June 11 DOJ Press Release
June 11 NY AG Press Release
Copy of Felony Complaint