Who We Are
CEJC is a multidisciplinary membership organization providing a voice from the field in elder justice policy and practice. We promote the rights of older adults, including protection against age-based discrimination and elder abuse, and equitable access to resources, health care, and the legal system by those in greatest need. |
Policy
Ageism Violates Human and Civil Rights CEJC advocates for policy reform, raises awareness about elder justice developments, creates opportunities for exchange among advocates and policy makers, and provides consultation, training, and technical assistance. Our work reflects our Principles of Elder Justice. |
Learn
Our educational materials focus on leading edge issues in elder justice with the aim of fostering new ideas and innovations. They include:
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CEJC A*TEAM UpdateCEJC’s A*Team, which was designed to tackle systemic obstacles to elder justice identified by local multidisciplinary teams, is addressing banks’ refusal to comply with investigators’ requests for account records during financial abuse investigations. It is among the most common problems cited by MDTs. The team is reviewing state and federal laws, identifying other states’ solutions, and meeting with banking officials to seek solutions. The A*Team added a new member in August, welcoming Eric Dowdy, Policy Director for the Alzheimer’s Association in California. Dowdy, who also co-chairs the State Elder and Disability Justice Coordinating Council, joins our team of experts in elder law and policy, which includes: Melissa Brown, Director, McGeorge School of Law, Elder Law Clinic Debbie Deem, FBI Victim Advocate (retired) and Coordinator, Los Angeles Stop Scams Working Group Paul Greenwood, Lead Prosecutor, San Diego DA's Elder Abuse Unit (retired) Andrea Higgens, Elder Abuse Investigator, San Mateo DA Office Angela Rosato, Coordinator, Riverside Elder Abuse Forensic Center The "A*TEAM" is supported by a grant from the Office for Victims of Crime, US Department of Justice. |
CEJC Welcomes New Steering Committee Member Donata Mikulik
CEJC is pleased to announce the addition of Donata Mikulik from Sonoma County to our organization's Steering Committee. As the Elder Justice Coordinator for Senior Advocacy Services of Petaluma, Donata has an extensive background in organizational development, convening and facilitating elder justice initiatives, volunteer coordination and more. Her background and commitment to elder justice are welcome additions to the CEJC Steering Committee. Vertical Divider
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A*TEAM SWITCHES INTO FAST-TRACK MODE TO STOP FRAUD, REVEALING SYSTEM SHORTFALLS AND OPPORTUNITIESIn this post, CEJC A*Team Coordinator Carol Sewell describes how the A*Team was recently able to quickly take action to stop fraud. Read more here. REACTING TO THE SUPREME COURT'S DECISION ON REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTSIn this post, CEJC Executive Director Lisa Nerenberg reacts to the Supreme Court decision on reproductive rights and the threats to privacy and autonomy it poses to all Americans. She offers 5 actions that elder justice advocates can take to counter those threats. 
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Lisa Nerenberg,
CEJC Executive Director |
Elder & Disability Justice Coordinating CouncilCEJC was well-represented at the third meeting of the EDJCC on July 20, 2022. The meeting focused on three priority areas that the Council will focus on: Adult Protective Services (APS), senior legal assistance, and conservatorship. CEJC Executive Director Lisa Nerenberg and Vivianne Mbaku, Justice in Aging and CEJC Policy Committee Co-chair, framed the issues; Leza Coleman, California Commission on Aging and CEJC co-chair, joined Valerie Smith, Santa Clara County APS, to describe APS; and Steering Committee member James Treggiari, Legal Assistance for Seniors, described legal services. A recording of the meeting is available at: July 20, 2022, CA Elder & Disability Justice Coordinating Council. Recordings of other past meetings and a schedule of future meetings are available at EDJCC. Vertical Divider
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Inflation Reduction Act Replaces BBB: Drops Elder Justice FundingThe Build Back Better (BBB) Act, which contained funds for APS, long-term care ombudsman programs, and long-term care workforce development has been replaced by the Inflation Reduction Act, which does not contain funds for the programs. The House, however, included $25 million for state APS grants and APS funding, and the Senate provided just $6 million. According to Elder Justice Coalition (EJC) National Coordinator Bob Blancato, “Less than two years ago, the same House and Senate provided $376 million in funding for the Elder Justice Act, with more than 90 percent of it directed to states to support the work of state and local APS programs.” The EJC has plans to launch a campaign during the August recess to replace the funds and reauthorize the Elder Justice Act. Advocates in California are encouraged to contact Senators Padilla and Feinstein and urge them to continue their support for elder justice: Senator Alex Padilla (202-224-3553) Senator Dianne Feinstein (202-224-3841) |
