
Welcome to the NYC Elder Abuse Center’s (NYCEAC) Field Guide: News and Resources for Elder Justice Professionals blog. We've selected and analyzed the most helpful articles and resources relevant to elder justice professionals for November and December 2016. More →
[…] There are a growing number of news stories about elder abuse situations, which is a good trend. But frequently, individual cases of abuse are reported on as if they are isolated events. In so doing, elder abuse as an epidemic remains unacknowledged, as does the elder justice movement. […]
[…] The elder justice movement is in the midst of the Year of Elder Abuse Prevention (YEAP) and is gearing up for the 8th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15th. WEAAD was established in 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA). The days leading up to June 15th include opportunities for members of the elder justice movement to come together on local, national and global levels to hold awareness-raising and educational events. This blog features resources and a roundup of upcoming local WEAAD events of which we are aware. Please let us know how you’ll spend the day and what event you’ll be attending and/or hosting. […]
[…] the elder justice movement has gained momentum in recent years, there is a significant amount of work to be done. The Elder […]