For support following a victimization, contact law enforcement. For additional
information, services, and referrals, contact the following organizations:
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Besides providing services and benefits to its members, AARP is a strong
advocate for the issues that are important to the 50+ population. The
consumer issues unit deals with the rights and protection of older people.
Adult
Victims of Crime and Abuse in Residential Care Facilities
This action partnership brings together experts nationwide to provide
information and galvanize concerned citizens to address elder or adult
abuse in residential care facilities. Action partners include the National
Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA), the National Association
of Adult Protective Services Administrators (NAAPSA), and the Office for
Victims of Crime (OVC).
Clearinghouse
on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly (CANE)
CANE is the Nation's largest computerized collection of elder abuse resources
and materials. The Web site provides annotated bibliographies on specific
topics of interest, or users can perform a keyword search to produce a
customized annotated bibliography.
Eldercare Locator
This nationwide toll-free service (1-800-677-1116) helps older adults
and their caregivers find local services for seniors, including home care,
transportation, housing alternatives, home repair, recreation, social
activities, and legal and other community services. The directory is a
service of the U.S. Administration
on Aging.
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
(NAELA), Inc.
This nonprofit association provides information, education, networking,
and assistance on the many specialized issues involved with legal services
to the elderly and disabled.
National Center on Elder
Abuse
The Center is a resource for public and private agencies, professionals,
service providers, and individuals interested in elder abuse prevention
information, training, technical assistance, and research.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
RAINN operates a 24-hour telephone hotline (1-800-656-HOPE) and an Online Hotline for victims of sexual assault. The secure web-based hotline provides a safe, secure, and anonymous place for victims to get help online. RAINN also works to promote education and prevention of sexual assault, compiles and shares links to Legal Resources, including the State Mandatory Regulations regarding children and the elderly.
Witness Justice
Witness Justice provides trauma victims and their loved ones with resources that
promote physical, psychological, and spiritual healing. The site features access
to experts, message boards, and other print and electronic victim
resources. |
