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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is June 15

Join this global effort to raise awareness of abuse prevention and safeguard the rights and dignity of older adults.
Join the Movement

Connection is Critical

Stronger connections build safer communities. Find opportunities to connect with older adults and promote elder justice.
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Prevention is Power

Everyone at every age can prevent abuse. Raise awareness, take action, and help stop elder abuse before it starts.
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Awareness Advances Safety

Recognizing the signs and risk factors of elder abuse can promote early detection and intervention. Learn to identify and respond to elder abuse.
Recognize the Signs
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Ethics in Elder Mistreatment Podcast Series: Is it Self-Neglect or Societal Neglect?

- Kathy Greenlee and Jennifer Spoeri

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Related Resources:
Elder Self-Neglect Research Brief and Research Short

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NCEA Blog: Let’s Engage Faith Communities on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

by Alyson Morse Katzman, Co-Director, Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse

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Related Resources:
Elder Self-Neglect Research Brief and Research Short

NCEA Spotlight

Outreach Tools for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Empower your community and raise awareness for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day with our outreach tools, including logos, bookmarks, event flyers, and social media resources.

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Strengthening Public Health’s Roles in Elder Mistreatment Prevention

The public health sector is crucial to the health of our communities and EM prevention should be an important issue in the public health vision of ensuring everyone across the life course has the opportunity to live healthful and productive lives.

Podcasts & Webinars

Access podcast episodes and webinars on elder abuse and elder justice.

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Promising Programs & Practices

Explore innovative approaches that promote elder abuse prevention, foster collaboration, and facilitate the safety and well-being of older adults.

Upcoming Events & Activities

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National Weekend of Prayer and Action for Elder Justice (June 12 – 14)

We are calling on faith communities to promote a better understanding of elder abuse and its impact on individuals, families, congregations, and communities.
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Submit or Find a WEAAD Event

Are you hosting an event for WEAAD? Share your event with our global community to help spread awareness and to educate each other on how to identify, address, and prevent abuse.
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WEAAD is June 15th

One in 10 adults aged 60+ in the U.S. experienced 
some form of abuse within the last year.

Report Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation

Local Law Enforcement
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.
Adult Protective Services
If the danger is not imminent, report abuse, neglect, or exploitation in the community to the local APS.
State Licensing Agency
Report abuse, neglect, or exploitation in a nursing home, assisted living, or board and care facility to your state licensing agency.
Find Reporting Resources