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.
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october is domestic violence awareness month
State & National Resources
New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
federal funding opportunities
Link to U.S. DOJ, OJP, Office for Victims of Crime website; link to grants.gov
Vera House elder abuse prevention events
How Can We Prevent Elder Abuse Before it Happens?: Prevention Concepts, Skill Building, and Goal Setting
Featured Presenter: Alan Berkowitz
Location: Syracuse, NY
Two programs scheduled - limited to 50 people for each event.
Wed, Nov 6, 2019; 9 am - 4 pm
Onondaga County Professionals
Details, Topics & Registration
Thurs, Nov 7, 2019; 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Professionals from around NYS
Details, Topics & Registration
Please check the Events page often for past or recorded activities and additional information.
recent major fbi arrests will disrupt criminal fraud networks
Investigation began in 2016 with a single bank account and one victim.
Read LA Times Aug 22 article
FBI’s N-DEx System
Read about how the FBI’s National Data Exchange (N-DEx) System helps law enforcement identify offenders.
Complaints about the Social Security scam are increasing
Recent new activity - call received recently was from (920) 541-7528 - this is a scam, do not answer the phone.
For more information from FTC
older adults may need assistance, but they don’t need fixing
“Rather, professional support and guidance to review options and walk with older survivors of abuse can help to break the silence and ensure that our older adults live with dignity and respect.”
WEAAD D & C guest columnist - Tracey Siebert-Konopko, Lifespan
The Elder Abuse Education & Outreach Program is funded by Monroe County Office for the Aging and New York State Office for the Aging