A Statewide Elder Abuse Prevention Effort
Elder abuse, neglect and exploitation are largely hidden, shrouded in secrecy and shame. Older adults are often reluctant to reveal incidents of abuse, particularly when the abuser is a family member. Adding to the problem, many health care, law enforcement, financial and aging service professionals often do not understand or recognize elder abuse, neglect or exploitation. When they do recognize the problem, they often do not know where to turn for help. This coalition is a multidisciplinary, statewide network of over 1,900 individuals, organizations and government agencies working together to protect older adults from abuse, neglect and exploitation.
In the Spotlight
recent nys legislation
Chap 710 of 2025, Approval Memo 85, S1353-B (Cleare) A3038B (Rosenthal)
Amends NYS General Business Law, establishing a right of action for claims arising out of coerced debts. Includes chapter amendment agreement.
Know Your Resources Know Your Rights
Flyer from NYS Office of New Americans (ONA)
NYS ONA website - many resources & links to other programs
NYS Office for the Aging Newsletter
New York State Master Plan for Aging (mpa)
NYS MPA Final Report was released on June 30, 2025. The entire 378-page report is filled with important information related to all forms of elder mistreatment. Please take time to read and refer back to the report often.
The Report includes 9 pillars of core support areas and 126 proposals to better serve the aging population.
Governor Hochul’s press release
For more information on the MPA - www.ny.gov/mpa
U.S. DOJ Releases 2025 Annual Report
Report on DOJ Activities to Combat Elder Fraud & Abuse
DOJ Press Release - also read Sept. press releases at bottom of page
A few convenient links for initiatives included in the Report:
1. Transnational Fraud Scheme Cases
2. National Elder Abuse MDT Summit
3. National Elder Abuse MDT Training & Technical Assistance Center
4. National Center for State & Tribal Elder Justice Coalitions
5. EAGLE - Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement
6. National Elder Abuse Victim Services Needs Assessment Report
NCSTEJC Webinar
Resources for Building & Sustaining Elder Justice Coalitions
For all interested in collaborative elder justice work at all levels - discover tools for making a greater impact together.
Go to OCAPS Elder Justice Coalitions web page for link to webinar recording (bottom of page) and Elder Justice Coalitions Resource Guide.
Details about July 17 webinar & presenter, Katie Block, MSW, MPH.
New York State Coalition on Elder Abuse free Membership information
Membership form (PDF)
Membership form (Word)
Fill out & return for new memberships or to update contact information. Thank you.
Elder Abuse Prevention Certificate Course
Lifespan Upstate Elder Abuse Center & University of Rochester Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center partnership
Every other Tues; Jan 6 - May 12, 2026; 3:00 - 5:00 pm
10-class online certificate course for professionals, taught by experts in the field. Register for all 10 classes or any individual classes (there are options to make up missed classes).
2 social work CEUs per class.
Questions - please email elderabusecertificate@lifespan-roch.org.
Link to website with all the details
Course Schedule / Calendar
Course Description / Catalogue
Updated Flyer to share
Jan 2025 aps tarc podcast
Lifespan’s NYS E-MDT Technical Assistance Resource Center
Jennifer Spoeri, APS TARC Host
Lindsay Calamia, Lifespan E-MDT
Allison Granata, Lifespan E-MDT
Transcript
Podcast link
Elder Abuse Helpline for Concerned Persons
A service for any concerned person witnessing abuse - see web pages for more details:
NYS OVS Webinar recording
Fair Access to Compensation Implementation Update
Link to YouTube webinar recording - includes commercials you can skip thru; there is a transcript link to follow along and also the links below for reference; webinar includes many Q & As providing very helpful information.
PowerPoint slides
OVS Compensation Webpage
OVS Resource Connect
NY Crime Victims Legal Help
Link to list of all OVS videos
More about OVS
NYS OPDV - Survivors Access Financial Empowerment (SAFE)
What is it? How do survivors access the funding? Where to get help with SAFE - listed by county?
NYS OPDV SAFE web page details
Additional NYS DV related:
NYS OCFS DV Prevention
NYS OVS Training & Resources
2-sided flyers
Developed by UpEAC staff for you to personalize - add your contact info or logo. For ongoing reference at any time. Please replace all older versions.
updated WEAAD 2024 Elder Abuse
updated WEAAD 2024 HELPS
updated WEAAD 2024 Scam Free
updated WEAAD 2024 (11x17) placemat
WEAAD joyful aging activity sheets & NYS posters
They can be used any time, not just for WEAAD.
Activity Sheets: Beautiful messages, relaxing coloring activity. Same thoughtful messages, different Mandalas.
Posters: Joyful Aging: Building a future without elder abuse
Document with links to 4 different activity sheets and 10 posters in different languages.
new Zoom training date - feb 25, 2026
Integrating Faith Leaders into Elder Abuse Services
Older adults facing mistreatment may turn to faith communities. Training designed to equip clergy, lay leaders, congregants with tools to recognize signs, understand impact, respond with compassion & clarity. Valuable training for other professionals working with older adults too.
Wed, Feb 25, 2026; 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Flyer with details & registration
SW CEUs available.
2025-2026 Lifespan’s Gerontology Certificate Program
All the details, resource material links, registration link - dates & times, units & class details.
Program flyer - please share
Offered in partnership with FLGEC at the University of Rochester. Fall & Spring semesters.
NYs E-MDT webinars & trainings calendar
Check it often - new info added regularly - quick & easy to use - great resource for finding events.
EverSafe Interactive Map mandatory reporting Resource
Nationwide Reporting Chart provides statutes and related details for every state. Chart is updated regularly.
Link to map on EverSafe website
NYSOfA News - federal funding related info
Impact analysis of Federal Funding Actions on state & county NYSOFA Services moved to News page.
Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement (EAGLE)
New page under tools!
scams | fraud | id theft
Central location for all things SCAM & FRAUD related
PLUS New Fraud Awareness Network: Peer-to-Peer Program for Survivors of Fraud & Scams
Return of the Romance Scams
Time for a reminder from the 2024 year-long CBS News investigation.
Anything for Love: Inside the Romance Scam Epidemic
Please go to Scams Fraud ID Theft page under Tools tab above. Scroll down to end of page for many links.
helpful Resources
Helpful Resources & Links page under Tools tab and Recordings & WEAAD page under Events tab - info & links moved there. Also where you will find topics & links for other important pages on this website. Please check for periodic updates.
NAPSA Webinar
Bank of America’s New Subpoena Portal
Link to Bank of America website
Link to Portal PDF
This Nov 13, 2025 webinar was NOT recorded.
Financial Exploitation & Neglect PSA Videos
Spoken in Mandarin - subtitled in English, Simplified Chinese & Traditional Chinese. Available for education & public awareness use.
Link to videos on CBN website
YouTube links - Financial Exploitation video & Neglect video
Developed by Carter Burden Network as a 2024 NYS Elder Abuse Summit Implementation Project.
The Elder Abuse Education and Outreach Program is funded by New York State Office for the Aging