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    Ageism in Film and The Countering Ageism in Film Award

    On February 20, 2017 · Add Comment
    Older adults have important stories to tell greatly benefiting young and old, yet ageist stereotypes are perpetuated by Hollywood’s youth-oriented film industry. These stereotypes hinder our understanding of aging, older adults, and their vast experiences..
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    Elder Abuse in Latino Communities

    On January 18, 2017 · Add Comment
    Elder abuse in Latino communities is a common phenomenon that often goes unreported. With our increasing population and diversity, talking about specific communities’ needs and how elder justice professionals can effectively implement cultural competency in their work with Latino older adults is not just useful, it’s necessary.
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    The Brandl-Crockett Alliance: Combining Forces to Advocate for Older Women

    On September 28, 2016 · Add Comment
    Bonnie Brandl and Cailin Crockett, leaders in the cause to end violence and abuse against older women, may be an unlikely intergenerational pairing, but in fact they are a powerful combination whose collaboration has enriched the field of elder justice.
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    New York State Elder Abuse Prevention and Intervention Services Survey: Report of Findings

    On July 5, 2016 · Add Comment
    Elder justice stakeholders in NYS responded to a survey developed by the NYC Elder Abuse Center (NYCEAC) and Lifespan of Greater Rochester, Inc. to assess the current adequacy of elder abuse victim prevention and intervention services around the state. The findings from the survey can be found in the newly released report, New York State Elder Abuse Prevention and Intervention Survey: Report of Findings.
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    NYC Elder Abuse Prevention Campaign

    On June 20, 2016 · Add Comment
    “We wanted to emphasize that elder abuse happens every day, everywhere in the City, and that it ‘hits close to home,’ as the ads say,” explains Resnick. “We wanted people to understand that you don’t have to be in a nursing home, or be poor or have dementia to be an elder abuse victim. Because elder abuse is so often perpetrated by family members, anyone is vulnerable. And we wanted to get the message across that it could be happening to a neighbor, a friend, to their own older relative.”
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    16 for 2016: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Campaign

    On May 27, 2016 · Add Comment
    This year for WEAAD, the New York City Elder Abuse Center (NYCEAC) will be sharing resources for elder justice professionals daily for 16 days, in a campaign called 16 for 2016 – which you can find on Twitter at #16for2016 or on our Facebook page starting on May 31, 2016.
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    10 Minutes with Andy Mao: Coordinator of the Elder Justice Initiative at the US Department of Justice (DOJ)

    On May 10, 2016 · Add Comment
    NYCEAC recently sat down with Andy Mao, Coordinator of the Department of Justice's Elder Justice Initiative, to chart the Initiative’s evolution, with a focus on one of Andy’s signature accomplishments there, the DOJ’s Elder Justice Website.
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    Healing Through Elder Justice Advocacy

    On July 23, 2015 · 5 Comments
    This blog spotlights Leanne Miller, an elder justice advocate and Ageless Alliance volunteer who was touched by elder abuse when her mother who has dementia was financially exploited by a family member. Leanne worked diligently to expose and end the abuse her mother faced as well as pursue justice through prosecution. After living through this incredibly traumatic and painful experience, she developed a passion for raising awareness of elder abuse and using her story to help others.
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    Elder Justice for Victims & Loved Ones

    On July 9, 2015 · Add Comment
    This blog features an interview with Liz Loewy and spotlights the importance of reporting and prosecuting elder abuse cases. Ms. Loewy served as the Manhattan District Attorney’s (DA) Office Elder Abuse Unit Chief for 18 years until last summer, and was lead prosecutor in the criminal trial involving the late Brooke Astor. Here she draws from her experience prosecuting this case as well as hundreds of other elder financial exploitation cases she handled during her time at the Manhattan DA’s Office.
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    Multidisciplinary Approaches: WEAAD Blog Series

    On April 29, 2015 · Add Comment
    Risa Breckman, NYCEAC's Director, discusses multidisciplinary responses to elder abuse and highlights severa approachesl that are having national impact. She also recommends ways to improve and strengthen multidisciplinary approaches in the coming years.
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      • The Field Guide: News and Resources for Elder Justice Professionals – September 2019

        The Field Guide: News and Resources for Elder Justice Professionals – September 2019

        Welcome to the NYC Elder Abuse Center’s (NYCEAC) news and resource roundup blog, The Field Guide. We’ve selected and analyzed pertinent articles and resources relevant to …More →
      • Blockbuster Elder Justice Blogs: July 2018-June 2019

        Blockbuster Elder Justice Blogs: July 2018-June 2019

        We are delighted to announce the seventh anniversary of NYCEAC’s Elder Justice Dispatch Blog! As part of our annual tradition, we provide a summary of some of our “most …More →
      • 2019 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Resource Roundup

        2019 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Resource Roundup

        Welcome to our 2019 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) resource roundup, featuring some excellent elder justice and elder abuse resources and WEAAD events. Every …More →
      • The Field Guide: News and Resources for Elder Justice Professionals – July 2019

        The Field Guide: News and Resources for Elder Justice Professionals – July 2019

        Welcome to the NYC Elder Abuse Center’s (NYCEAC) news and resource roundup blog, The Field Guide. We’ve selected and analyzed pertinent articles and resources relevant to …More →
      • “Elder Justice Writ Large”: A Q&A with author Lisa Nerenberg

        “Elder Justice Writ Large”: A Q&A with author Lisa Nerenberg

        As World Elder Abuse Awareness Day approaches on June 15, our thoughts continue to turn to how we can move the conversation around aging and …More →
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