Red Wind Consulting, Inc.
Training, Technical Assistance & Evaluation
Elder Abuse
According to the Elder Justice Roadmap, Elder abuse – including physical, sexual, and psychological abuse, as well as neglect, abandonment, and financial exploitation – affects about five million Americans each year, causing untold illness, injury and suffering for victims and those who care about and for them. Although we do not have a great deal of data quantifying the costs of elder abuse to victims, their families, and society at large, early estimates suggest that such abuse costs many billions of dollars each year – a startling statistic, particularly since just one in 24 cases is reported to authorities. Given the aging population and the widespread human, social, and economic impact of elder abuse, a broad range of stakeholders and experts were consulted on how to enhance both public and private responses to elder abuse.
The Elder Abuse Response in Indian Country is evolving. Some tribes have started developing their response, however, many have not developed the coordinated community response necessary to ensure safety of Elders.
According to the Elder Justice Roadmap, Elder abuse – including physical, sexual, and psychological abuse, as well as neglect, abandonment, and financial exploitation – affects about five million Americans each year, causing untold illness, injury and suffering for victims and those who care about and for them. Although we do not have a great deal of data quantifying the costs of elder abuse to victims, their families, and society at large, early estimates suggest that such abuse costs many billions of dollars each year – a startling statistic, particularly since just one in 24 cases is reported to authorities. Given the aging population and the widespread human, social, and economic impact of elder abuse, a broad range of stakeholders and experts were consulted on how to enhance both public and private responses to elder abuse.
The Elder Abuse Response in Indian Country is evolving. Some tribes have started developing their response, however, many have not developed the coordinated community response necessary to ensure safety of Elders.
Our Training and Technical Assistance is partnered with the Office on Violence against Women through cooperative agreement.
Red Wind Tribal Technical Assistance
Red Wind Consulting, Inc.
Phone: (833) 719-9463
Email: info@red-wind.net
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Red Wind also provides:
Phone: (833) 719-9463
Email: info@red-wind.net
Website: red-wind.net
Red Wind also provides:
- National Tribal Advocate Center
- Elder Abuse-mdt (a subaward through Cornell University)