​​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​

CEJC's Blueprint

 For more information about CEJC's Blueprint, see 2023 Blueprint.​

EJ Viewpoints Blog

New on the Elder Justice Viewpoints Blog:  Saying Goodbye: Reflecting Back and Looking Ahead

Lisa Nerenberg, CEJC's founder, reflects on her time with CEJC, and how the organization has evolved since its start almost 15 years ago. 

News & Updates

In September, Lisa Nerenberg received the Joanne Otto Distinguished Service Award from the National Adult Protective Services Association at their annual conference.  Congratulations to Lisa on this well-deserved award!

​For updates on CEJC's work and other elder justice news at the state and national level, check out the most recent monthly eblast:   October 2025 News & Updates

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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's 2023 Elder Justice Blueprint
• ​​Elder Justice Toolkits, including:​
  • Restorative Approaches to Elder Abuse
  • Undue Influence
• Webinars
• ​Publications​ 

National Network of State Elder Justice Coalitions (NNSEJC)

Upcoming Meetings
​The next NNSEJC membership meeting date will be on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 3:30 pm EST. ​I For more information, email us at [email protected]. 
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Visit NNSEJC's Homepage for more information, as well as the Who We Are page to find an elder justice coalition in your state.  
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For more about elder justice coalitions, visit State and Tribal EJ Coalitions and NNSEJC Principles.

Recent Meetings   
​The Feb 20, 2025 meeting highlighted recommendations from the Fourth National Guardianship Summit and the National Institute of Justice-funded “Environmental Scan of Guardianship Abuse and Fraud. Presenters included: 

• Erica F. Wood, Consultant in Law and Aging and former Assistant Director at the American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging
• Dr. Pamela B. Teaster, Professor of Human Development and Family Science and Director, Center for Gerontology, Virginia Tech
• Carlisle Shealy, Assistant Director, Center for Gerontology, Virginia Tech 

​NNSEJC's March 21, 2024 meeting focused on Supported Decision-Making and the potential in holds for protecting the rights of older adults with cognitive impairments. For more see Supported Decision-Making.