Elder Abuse Prevention In-Action Collaborative

What is Elder Abuse?

Elder abuse is a universal problem and is prevalent everywhere. Elder abuseaffects elders of all socio-economic groups, cultures, and races. Elder abuse can occur anywhere and by anyone. It can occur in a person’s home, in long term care and residential facilities. It’s hiding in plain sight because we aren’t being educated and trained to recognize it.

Elder Abuse Prevalence
  • Nearly 6 million cases of elder abuse were reported in 2012.
  • 100,000 cases were reported in Michigan.
  • Adults 60 and older comprise 15% of the population and account for nearly 30% of fraud victims.
  • 66% of perpetrators are family members.
We received support from the Aging and Adult Services Agency (AASA) to develop an elder abuse prevention program training and education network. Its effectiveness is predicated on research data and critical elements of establishing relationships with faith-based organizations in urban areas with dense minority populations; establishing a coalition infrastructure to collaborate among network members; engage in a strong commitment to its purpose by formalizing procedures to identify and report; and to clearly identify the program objectives to bring about efficacy. These initiatives will be the core elements in building a successful community network in combating elder abuse. 
 
In 2017, we launched a pilot project to raise awareness and promote the prevention of elder abuse through alliance of faith-based organizations (Greater Burnette Baptist Church, Life Line Christian Center and Second Ebenezer Church) by providing education and awareness trainings on the problems and motivate individuals to speak openly with other members and religious leader about their circumstances as aging adults.

Elder Abuse Prevention Took Kit

Caregiver Tool Kit 

Elder Abuse Prevention Training Guide

Elder Abuse Prevention Talking Points

2017 Summit Presentation - Pilot of Prevnt

In 2018, we partnered with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan to develop and implement an Elder Abuse Prevention In-Action Collaborative to extend that training to Wayne County Sheriff Community Chaplains and mobilize the support to build a broader awareness about elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation to increase reporting of crimes committed to elderly and vulnerable adult through their networks of faith based organizations.

Adult Protective Services MI-MVP Protocol

For more information and to obtain full copies, contact DAAA at (313) 446-4444.

PREVENT AND WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY - RESOURCE GUIDE

View the DAAA Community Conversation with Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy held on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2020 - Click Here

 

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