US DOJ AND FBI IC3 PSA - PLUS warning from romance scam victim
PSA encourages public to file reports of financial fraud, including fraud targeting older adults, demonstrates how to file, stresses importance of filing quickly, and explains what types of fraud to report.
Watch the PSA and other resources
Romance Scam Warning from a Recent Long Island Victim
She learned a very hard lesson and is speaking out to help others avoid becoming victims.
Watch this & other related news stories
celebrating social work month
March 2024 Theme: Empowering Social Workers! Inspiring Action, Leading Change
Please check the websites to learn more about the many positive contributions of the profession and different ways to celebrate all the social workers.
NASW - National Website
NASW - NYS Chapter Website
A Very Special Thank You to All!
March 2023 Theme: Social Work Breaks Barriers
PROPOSED RULES FOR APS FROM U.S. ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING
Thank you to all who shared information and/or submitted written comments to ACL. 183 comments were received, 177 are posted on the federal website.
NAPSA provided helpful resources related to the proposed rule.
1. Access to ACL resources
2. NAPSA’s commenting tips & recommendations
3 NAPSA table template
4. Federal Register page to review the proposed rule
September is National Self-Care Awareness Month
Time to recognize and celebrate the tireless efforts of advocates and programs dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and crime.
More information & resources
Older americans month
2023 - Explore ways your community can celebrate and promote flexible thinking about aging.
2022 Theme is Age My Way - Links to ideas to help celebrate in your community: ACL OAM page
2022 national crime victims’ rights Week
2022 NCVRW - April 24 - 30, 2022
Website - NYS Office of Victim Services.
Website - U.S. Office for Victims of Crime
ACL/NCEA WEAAD Resources
ACL/NCEA WEAAD web page with links to many ideas and resources for ways to recognize this annual event.
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3
Link to News Releases, FAQs, Reports
Link to FBI 2020 Elder Fraud Report
Scams and Safety - link to FBI Romance Scams information
Link to Sept 2021 FBI PSA - Scammers Defraud Victims of Millions of Dollars in New Trend in Romance Scams
Link to Feb 2021 FBI Washington Field Office Warns of Romance Scams
Report fraud or attempted fraud to the FBI at IC3.gov, this information will help investigate these criminals.
National Center on Elder Abuse Resource Materials
Learn more about financial abuse and other available resources from NCEA:
NCEA Financial Abuse/Exploitation Publications
STEAP Initiative
Supports & Tools for Elder Abuse Prevention
New fact sheet - Minimizing the Risk of Opioid-Related Elder Abuse
Domestic Violence Awareness
NYS Coalition Against Domestic Violence - DV Awareness Month Toolkit 2021; Calendar of NYS activities; NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence; National Coalition Against Domestic Violence; National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center; National Network to End Domestic Violence; National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
Family Caregivers
1 in 5 Americans are caregivers.
Caregiver Action Network - national nonprofit providing free education, peer support, and resources for family caregivers.
Family Caregiver Toolbox - many important resources together in one convenient location.
New York State Caregiving & Respite Coalition (NYSCRC) Website
National Link Coalition
National Resource Center on the Link Between Animal Abuse and Human Violence: Website
The LINK-Letter - honoring DV Awareness Month with global news about COVID & family violence, the homeless with pets, human & animal victims of DV and animal cruelty, ASPCA grant funding for research, and much more.
FBI Warns of Grandparent Fraud Scheme Using Couriers
FBI Public Service Announcement alert regarding an updated Grandparent Fraud Scheme using couriers.
NAPSA | NCCD Research-to-Practice Series (R2P) - Webinars & Related Briefs
Links to previous recordings & slides; Links to previous one-page briefs; Link to join the R2P Listserv
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RESOURCE CENTER (APS TARC)
Next Avenue
Next Avenue, part of the PBS system, has a new website design to provide easier access to all their information. Search the site for information on elder abuse & financial exploitation. Link to the new website
LGBTQ+ CAREGIVER & OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS
Lifespan’s collaboration with the Out Alliance - offering programs in 13 Western New York / Finger Lakes counties, including a new elder mistreatment program. Updated Jan 2020 flyer with details
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS
State & National Resources
New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NYSCADV)
NYSCADV Materials from webinars; Variety of COVID-19 related resources
National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life
May was Older Americans Month
Theme for 2021 was Communities of Strength.
Check the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL) website for materials, resources, and activity ideas to use any time.
COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SOCIAL SECURITY SCAM ARE INCREASING
Important information update from the CFPB with links to FTC notice and audio example of a scam call.
Recent new activity - call received recently was from (920) 541-7528 - this is a scam, do not answer the phone.
For more information from FTC; FTC Government Imposter Scams Consumer Information; To file a complaint
NATIONAL ELDER FRAUD HOTLINE
1-833-FRAUD-11 (1-833-372-8311)
FBI’S N-DEX SYSTEM
Read about how the FBI’s National Data Exchange (N-DEx) System helps law enforcement identify offenders. Additional information and resources; N-DEx brochure
western union compensation to victims of fraud
2nd Round of Refunds - U.S. DOJ Begins First Distribution of Funds Recovered Through Asset Forfeiture to Compensate Victims of Western Union Fraud Scheme. DOJ Press Release
weaad resources
NCEA & NCALL Lifting Up Voices Action Guide; WEAAD Tools & Tips page - links to many community resources; WEAAD Take Action page - ideas for outreach and statewide engagement.
MAY WAS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
ACL Resource Sheet - ideas on socializing, exploring, unwinding, and connecting.
federal funding opportunities
Link to U.S. DOJ, OJP, Office for Victims of Crime website; link to grants.gov