Vision
Older adults in Washtenaw County are safe and free from abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Mission
To acknowledge and prevent elder abuse in Washtenaw County through awareness, education, advocacy and enhanced partnerships.
Structure
Anyone interested in promoting our mission and vision is welcome to join the Coalition.
WCEJC An Age for Justice Screening
An Age for Justice is a short documentary (18 minutes) that brings you into the homes of courageous American elders, to hear their poignant and real stories about the abuse, neglect, and exploitation they have experienced. This intimate story reveals a hidden crisis harming older Americans in every community across the country. By uniting the voices of abused elders, family members and experts from across the nation, An Age for Justice brings the issue of elder abuse out of the shadows and asks us to imagine what we would do if someone we knew was a victim of elder abuse, and we were in a position to stop it. Contact the WCEJC to arrange a screening and presentation for your organization.
Elder Abuse Alerts
Fraudulent Medical Alert Telemarketing Calls
Credit card scam from Washtenaw County Sheriff – Scammer delivers a package to your home
International Sweepstakes Scam
Elder Abuse Information
Red Flags of Abuse
Financial Exploitation and Elder Scams – Michigan Bankers Association
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
- It’s Time to Get Serious About Elder Abuse. Update on WEAAD
Financial Abuse: Could You Spot It?
Posted on Caregiver.com; by Eileen Beal, MA
Protect Your Pocketbook: Tips to Avoid Financial Exploitation
Useful Links
National Adult Protective Services Association
http://www.napsa-now.org/
National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
http://www.preventelderabuse.org/
Elder Law of Michigan
http://www.elderlawofmi.org/elderabuse/
SAVE Task Force of Livingston County (Serving Adults who are Vulnerable/Elderly)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/SAVEServing-Adults-who-are-VulnerableElderlyTask-Force-of-Livingston-Cty/170573784315
United States Department of Justice: Elder Justice Initiative
http://www.justice.gov/elderjustice/
The Washtenaw County Elder Justice Coalition can be reached by email at:
elderjusticeofwashtenaw@gmail.com