Protecting the rights, independence, and safety of older people by exploring barriers, sharing information and ideas, and providing a voice from the field to policy makers
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
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: |
CEJC News & Updates
Restorative Justice WebinarsJustice, in its broadest sense, refers to basic concepts of fairness in human relations—balance, equity, fair exchange, harmony, and equty. Restorative justice enlists families and communities to address harm by providing opportunities for truth-telling, change, and healing.
This 4-part series sponsored by the van Loben Sels/RembeRock Foundation, explores options for preventing elder abuse and promoting safe, just, and equitable practices, communities, and institutions. Recordings are available for all 4 webinars:
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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. CEJC Launches "A*TEAM"CEJC has launched a new state-level multidisciplinary team that will include advocates, policy analysts, and content to address systemic barriers to elder justice. A*TEAM Coordinator Carol Sewell is reaching out to multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) across the state to identify barriers to justice and explore how the team can help. Contact her at carolsewell.cejc@gmail.com The "A*TEAM" is supported by a grant from the Office for Victims of Crime, US Department of Justice. |
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California NewsElder & Disability Justice Coordinating CouncilThe California Department of Aging hosted the first meeting of the Elder and Disability Justice Coordinating Council (EDJCC) on January 28, 2022. CEJC Executive Director Lisa Nerenberg and Steering Committee member were appointed to serve on the Council.The EDJCC was created under the Master Plan for Aging’s (MPA) Goal Three: Equity & Inclusion, Not Isolation. It calls for building a California that is just for ALL, regardless of age and ability. Recordings of past meetings and a schedule of future meetings are available at EDJCC. Creating an elder justice coordinating council was a top priority for CEJC,and we're delighted to see it come to fruition. It's expecially exciting to see it launched as part of the Master Plan for Aging and to be part of the process."
Lisa Nerenberg, CEJC Executive Director |
National News
BBB Contains EJA LanguageElder Justice Act provisions are currently contained in the Build Back Better (BBB) Act. They include 1)Long-term care worker recruitment and retention;2)$1.4 billion for APS functions and grant programs; and 3)$172.5 million for long-term care ombudsman program grants and training Contact Senators Padilla and Feinstein and urge them to tell Majority Leader Schumer to make sure these funds remain in the bill: Senator Alex Padilla (202-224-3553) Senator Dianne Feinstein (202-224-3841) Upcoming Meetings The next NNSEJC Membership meeting is June 9, 2022. For information, contact NSEJC@gmail.com. NNSEJC is Back at ASA On April 12, 2022 NNSEJC hosted Raise Your Voice! Building and Sustaining Effective State Elder Justice Coalitions to Address Emerging Priorities, a symposium at the annual American Society on Aging conference. The event featured NNSEJC Steering Committee members Paul Caccamise, Iris Freeman, and Jennifer Spoeri, Executive Director of the National Adult Protective Services Association. |
New Resources
New Toolkit on Restorative Approaches to Elder JusticeCEJC has produced the Toolkit "Restorative Approaches to Elder Justice" as a companion to the webinar series Exploring Restorative Approaches to Elder Justice. It includes articles, links to groundbreaking forums, resources, and promising programs and practices. See Restorative Approaches to Elder Justice. |
Research & Reports
When do Elder Victims Seek Help and do they Get it?Two new studies shed light on elder abuse victims’ help seeking patterns and the likelihood that they will receive the help they need.
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