Countdown to WEAAD: Upcoming Virtual Events

With World Elder Abuse Awareness Day less than two weeks away, we hope you will join us and our partners for a series of virtual events on combating the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults.

Elder Justice Coordinating Council Meeting

Wednesday, June 10, 9:30am ET
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The Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC) brings together leaders from across the federal government to address issues of elder justice nationally. Council members include the leaders of federal departments, agencies, and entities administering programs related to abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation.

The EJCC's next meeting take place virtually on June 10. The meeting will focus on scams, fraud, and the increased risk of abuse due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the physical distancing of at-risk populations.

2020 WEAAD Global Summit

Wednesday, June 10, 11:30am ET
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Registration is now open for the 6th WEAAD Global Summit convened by the National Adult Protective Services Association, the National Center for Victims of Crime, and the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse.

The summit will include remarks by WEAAD founded Dr. Elizabeth Podnieks, a media panel, and discussions on cybercrime during the coronavirus pandemic, identity theft, reporting to APS, and Elder Fraud Protection and Response Networks. The summit will also include a presentation on HelpVul - a Department of Justice-funded project to create a financial abuse reporting portal connecting financial institutions and APS.

WEAAD 2020 Webinar: Upholding Justice for Older Americans

Monday, June 15, 1pm ET
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Elder abuse is a global issue with global solutions. On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), partners from across the federal government will come together for a national conversation about the prominent elder justice issues, trends, and resources available to promote awareness, provide support, and offer solutions in upholding justice for Older Americans.

Hear from experts at the Administration for Community Living, National Center on Elder Abuse, Elder Justice Initiative at the Department of Justice, Social Security Administration, Security and Exchange Commission, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the National Center on Law & Elder Rights. Hear how they are each addressing the current impact of COVID-19 on older adults and how they are prioritizing their needs.

Lifting up Voices: Law Enforcement WEADD Celebration

Thursday, June 18, 2:00pm ET
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The U.S. Department of Justice will commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. with an event highlighting the important role of law enforcement in combating elder abuse across the county. The event will feature Officer Steven McGhee of the Paradise Valley Police Department in Arizona and staff from the National Center on Elder Abuse and the DOJ's Elder Justice Initiative and Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.