A Glossary of Domestic Violence Terms
Speaking out against domestic violence means learning its language By Amanda Kippert May 15, 2024 This piece was originally published in 2015. It was updated in 2024. Intimate partner violence…
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – June 15, 2023
Help spread the word for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15. It can be hard to imagine that anyone would deliberately want to harm an elderly person, but…
What Is Elder Abuse?
A comprehensive guide to understanding domestic violence and the role of adult protective services By Shelley Flannery Jun 14, 2021 Elder abuse is the intentional or negligent mistreatment of an…
What Does Adult Protective Services Do?
This government agency helps vulnerable adults facing abuse and neglect By Shelley Flannery Most people are familiar with state Child Protective Services, the folks that investigate claims of child abuse,…
Fast Facts: Preventing Elder Abuse
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month! June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Wear purple on this day to raise awareness for the issue. What is Elder Abuse? Elder…