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New! Webinar Recording Now Available
Financial Crimes: How Do We Turn the Tide and Help Older Victims? which took place on August 1, featured fraud fighter superstars FBI Victim Specialist Debbie Deem and Steve Baker, who authored the BBB report and blog post Awash in a Sea of Fraud. A recording of the webinar and presenters' slides, and other related materials are available here.
New! Webinar Recording Now Available
Financial Crimes: How Do We Turn the Tide and Help Older Victims? which took place on August 1, featured fraud fighter superstars FBI Victim Specialist Debbie Deem and Steve Baker, who authored the BBB report and blog post Awash in a Sea of Fraud. A recording of the webinar and presenters' slides, and other related materials are available here.
New! Financial Crime Toolkit Page Added to Website
We have added a Financial Crime toolkit page in our National Policy section of the website. The Financial Crime page features reports, resources, and promising practices.
We have added a Financial Crime toolkit page in our National Policy section of the website. The Financial Crime page features reports, resources, and promising practices.
Webinars
As part of CEJC's National Elder Justice Academy, we are conducting a series of webinars focusing on elder financial exploitation and abuse.
As part of CEJC's National Elder Justice Academy, we are conducting a series of webinars focusing on elder financial exploitation and abuse.
- Engaging Financial Institutions in Abuse Investigations, which took place on June 6, described a protocol for APS and other financial abuse investigators to request evidence from financial institutions. It featured Joe Snyder, who spearheaded the protocol's development; Alan Lawitz, Director of New York's Bureau of Adult Services, which is using the protocol; and Florida APS Director Robert Anderson, who oversees its use in his state. A recording of the webinar and presenters' slides, and links to the protocol are available here.
- Up next: International Financial Crimes: How do We Turn the Tide and Help Older Victims? Despite the fact that scam perpetrators include international crime rings that use strong-arm techniques against older Americans and threaten the security and stability of their home countries, America has been slow to respond. A new study by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) reports that 2,820 people reported sweepstakes and lottery scams in 2017, with a median loss of $500. Victim advocates, some with caseloads in the hundreds, attempt to help victims who often suffer devastating losses and emotional trauma. Many need help negotiating with creditors, the IRS, landlords, or public benefits programs. Some are implicated in crimes for inadvertently laundering money or serving as "mules." Failing to recognize the seriousness of these crimes or the dynamics, scam prevention campaigns often reinforce the notion that victims are themselves to blame and employ "just say no" approaches. The webinar features fraud fighter superstars FBI Victim Specialist Debbie Deem and Steve Baker, who authored the BBB report and blog post Awash in a Sea of Fraud. The webinar takes place on August 1 at 10:30 AM PST. Click here to register.
New Blog Post: Unpacking Undue Influence
Mary Joy Quinn (ret), Director of Probate, San Francisco Superior Court, oversaw the development of California's civil definition of undue influence. In this post, she describes the genesis of the definition, how the definition led to the development of the California Undue Influence Screening Tool (CUIST) for APS, and how the tool is being used and adapted.
Be sure to visit our other blog posts:
◦ Elder Justice Writ Large by Lisa Nerenberg
◦ Awash in a Sea of Fraud: No Guns, No Action by Steve Baker
Mary Joy Quinn (ret), Director of Probate, San Francisco Superior Court, oversaw the development of California's civil definition of undue influence. In this post, she describes the genesis of the definition, how the definition led to the development of the California Undue Influence Screening Tool (CUIST) for APS, and how the tool is being used and adapted.
Be sure to visit our other blog posts:
◦ Elder Justice Writ Large by Lisa Nerenberg
◦ Awash in a Sea of Fraud: No Guns, No Action by Steve Baker
CEJC Policy Updates
CEJC is a co-sponsor or actively engaged in the following initiatives. Until the final outcomes are available, follow us on Twitter at @elderjusticecal for updates.
◦ Home Safe Included in the State Budget
Spearheaded by the County Welfare Directors Association and co-sponsored by CEJC and the California Commission on Aging, this budget allocation will provide $1 million each to 15 APS programs in the state to pilot elder homelessness prevention programs.
◦ Update: SB 1320: Victim Confidentiality (Stern): Co-sponsored by CEJC, this bill allows victims of elder or dependent adult abuse to be eligible for the California Address Confidentiality Program known as Safe at Home. The program gives participants a confidential, substitute address they can use to receive mail.
Other bills we're watching closely or supporting/opposing:
◦ CEJC Opposes Diverting Mental Health Funds
SB 1004: Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), which is sponsored by advocates for children, prioritizes children and youth in college for Mental Health Services Act Prevention Early Intervention (MHSA-PEI) funds, creating new obstacles for programs that serve other age groups to apply. The California Commission on Aging (CCoA) is spearheading efforts to retain the "across the lifespan" approach to this important program and highlight older people's mental health needs. CEJC is supporting amendments proposed by CCoA to do so.
◦ CEJC Supports LTC Ombudsman Program Budget Request
The State Budget for FY 2018-19 includes $2.3 million in general funds (ongoing) to increase base funding at each of the 35 local Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs. This is only a portion of the original $7.3 million request, which would have increased the Local Ombudsman’s ability to recruit, train and supervise volunteers, enabling staff to focus on abuse investigations. Even with the base funding increase, the program will lose $1 million in state fiscal year 2018-2019 due to the interpretation of the funding condition for the citation penalty account funds, which will mean significant losses for large Ombudsman programs in CA.
• AB-2233 Medi-Cal: Assisted Living Waiver program
This bill to increase the number of spots in the existing Assisted Living Waiver Program (ALW) is still progressing through committees. Currently, demand for the program has significantly outpaced supply and operates with a waiting list of approximately 2500 individuals across 15 counties: the Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Sonoma. AB 2233 would increase the program from 3,700 slots to 18,500 slots available on a regional basis across the state.
◦ CEJC Supports Foreclosure Prevention Initiative
CEJC has signed on to a letter from the National Consumer Law Center urging HUD to prevent avoidable foreclosures on the homes of older people involved in its Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program. Under HECM, loans become due at the death of the last borrower, even if a surviving spouse not listed as a borrower still lives in the home. This has resulted in widows being foreclosed on. There are programs to prevent this from happening but HUD is not letting the survivors know about their options. The letter demands that HUD do more to inform homeowners.
CEJC is a co-sponsor or actively engaged in the following initiatives. Until the final outcomes are available, follow us on Twitter at @elderjusticecal for updates.
◦ Home Safe Included in the State Budget
Spearheaded by the County Welfare Directors Association and co-sponsored by CEJC and the California Commission on Aging, this budget allocation will provide $1 million each to 15 APS programs in the state to pilot elder homelessness prevention programs.
◦ Update: SB 1320: Victim Confidentiality (Stern): Co-sponsored by CEJC, this bill allows victims of elder or dependent adult abuse to be eligible for the California Address Confidentiality Program known as Safe at Home. The program gives participants a confidential, substitute address they can use to receive mail.
Other bills we're watching closely or supporting/opposing:
◦ CEJC Opposes Diverting Mental Health Funds
SB 1004: Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), which is sponsored by advocates for children, prioritizes children and youth in college for Mental Health Services Act Prevention Early Intervention (MHSA-PEI) funds, creating new obstacles for programs that serve other age groups to apply. The California Commission on Aging (CCoA) is spearheading efforts to retain the "across the lifespan" approach to this important program and highlight older people's mental health needs. CEJC is supporting amendments proposed by CCoA to do so.
◦ CEJC Supports LTC Ombudsman Program Budget Request
The State Budget for FY 2018-19 includes $2.3 million in general funds (ongoing) to increase base funding at each of the 35 local Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs. This is only a portion of the original $7.3 million request, which would have increased the Local Ombudsman’s ability to recruit, train and supervise volunteers, enabling staff to focus on abuse investigations. Even with the base funding increase, the program will lose $1 million in state fiscal year 2018-2019 due to the interpretation of the funding condition for the citation penalty account funds, which will mean significant losses for large Ombudsman programs in CA.
• AB-2233 Medi-Cal: Assisted Living Waiver program
This bill to increase the number of spots in the existing Assisted Living Waiver Program (ALW) is still progressing through committees. Currently, demand for the program has significantly outpaced supply and operates with a waiting list of approximately 2500 individuals across 15 counties: the Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Sonoma. AB 2233 would increase the program from 3,700 slots to 18,500 slots available on a regional basis across the state.
◦ CEJC Supports Foreclosure Prevention Initiative
CEJC has signed on to a letter from the National Consumer Law Center urging HUD to prevent avoidable foreclosures on the homes of older people involved in its Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program. Under HECM, loans become due at the death of the last borrower, even if a surviving spouse not listed as a borrower still lives in the home. This has resulted in widows being foreclosed on. There are programs to prevent this from happening but HUD is not letting the survivors know about their options. The letter demands that HUD do more to inform homeowners.
California News
New! CALOES Releases New RFPs for Elder Abuse Programs
California's Office of Emergency Services (CALOES) has released a new request for proposals for its 2018-19 Elder Abuse Program. The federal Victim of Crime Act program grants will go to support new and expanded elder abuse multi-disciplinary teams across the state. See below for more information including the link to the CALOES website.
Description: The purpose of the Elder Abuse (XE) Program is to expand the multidisciplinary community response to elder and dependent adult abuse.
Grant Subaward Performance Period: January 01, 2019 – December 31, 2019
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, September 05, 2018
Available Funding: Applicants may request up to $200,000
To learn more and apply, visit the CalOES website at:
http://www.caloes.ca.gov/pages/Grant-Details.aspx?itemID=220&ItemTitle=2018-19 Elder Abuse (XE) Program RFP
New! CALOES Releases New RFPs for Elder Abuse Programs
California's Office of Emergency Services (CALOES) has released a new request for proposals for its 2018-19 Elder Abuse Program. The federal Victim of Crime Act program grants will go to support new and expanded elder abuse multi-disciplinary teams across the state. See below for more information including the link to the CALOES website.
Description: The purpose of the Elder Abuse (XE) Program is to expand the multidisciplinary community response to elder and dependent adult abuse.
Grant Subaward Performance Period: January 01, 2019 – December 31, 2019
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, September 05, 2018
Available Funding: Applicants may request up to $200,000
To learn more and apply, visit the CalOES website at:
http://www.caloes.ca.gov/pages/Grant-Details.aspx?itemID=220&ItemTitle=2018-19 Elder Abuse (XE) Program RFP
CALOES Prepares to Release New RFPs for Elder Abuse Programs
California's Office of Emergency Services (CALOES) is preparing to release new requests for proposals for its 2018-19 Elder Abuse Program in the next few weeks. They will also be rereleasing RFP's for their Specialized Emergency Housing Program. For updates, follow us on Twitter at @elderjusticecal.
California's Office of Emergency Services (CALOES) is preparing to release new requests for proposals for its 2018-19 Elder Abuse Program in the next few weeks. They will also be rereleasing RFP's for their Specialized Emergency Housing Program. For updates, follow us on Twitter at @elderjusticecal.
CDSS Hosts California Elder Justice Month Activities
California's Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month "Kick Off" event, hosted by the California Department of Social Services, took place on June 7. The featured speaker was California Assembly member Ash Kalra, who chairs the Assembly Aging and Long Term Care Committee. Leaders and innovators from across the state gave short, poignant "Ted-Talk-like" presentations on innovations. A highlight was the presentation of awards to the winners of a multi-media contest, which included videos, photos, poetry, and public service announcements. Chico’s Pleasant Valley High School’s media arts students, who received multiple awards, appeared on Action News (NBC & CBS) and KRCR (ABC).
California's Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month "Kick Off" event, hosted by the California Department of Social Services, took place on June 7. The featured speaker was California Assembly member Ash Kalra, who chairs the Assembly Aging and Long Term Care Committee. Leaders and innovators from across the state gave short, poignant "Ted-Talk-like" presentations on innovations. A highlight was the presentation of awards to the winners of a multi-media contest, which included videos, photos, poetry, and public service announcements. Chico’s Pleasant Valley High School’s media arts students, who received multiple awards, appeared on Action News (NBC & CBS) and KRCR (ABC).
State Budget Lacks Vision on Aging
On May 11, 2018, Governor Brown released the May Revision of the 2018-2019 budget. While it includes a significant increase in revenues and modest program investments for older adults and people with disabilities, the state still has no overarching master strategy to meet the needs of an aging California.
On May 11, 2018, Governor Brown released the May Revision of the 2018-2019 budget. While it includes a significant increase in revenues and modest program investments for older adults and people with disabilities, the state still has no overarching master strategy to meet the needs of an aging California.
National News
Final Rule on SNF Binding Arbitration Ban on Hold
In fall 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) issued a new rule barring federally funded nursing homes from requiring residents to sign arbitration agreements (essentially giving up their right to sue for abuse and neglect). In 2017, under the current administration, CMS proposed a new rule, rolling back the ban and allowing nursing homes to require residents to sign the agreements. The Spring 2018 Unified Agenda for regulations indicates that the rule overturning the ban has been postponed. However, the ban is still not in effect due to a legal decision that blocked it from being enforced. For more on this and other issues we're watching go to "Under the Radar."
Final Rule on SNF Binding Arbitration Ban on Hold
In fall 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) issued a new rule barring federally funded nursing homes from requiring residents to sign arbitration agreements (essentially giving up their right to sue for abuse and neglect). In 2017, under the current administration, CMS proposed a new rule, rolling back the ban and allowing nursing homes to require residents to sign the agreements. The Spring 2018 Unified Agenda for regulations indicates that the rule overturning the ban has been postponed. However, the ban is still not in effect due to a legal decision that blocked it from being enforced. For more on this and other issues we're watching go to "Under the Radar."
Senior $afe Act Passes
The Senior $afe Act, sponsored by Sens. Susan Collins and Claire McCaskill and Rep. Kyrsten Sinema in the House, has been signed into law by the President. This Act both encourages banks, credit unions, investment advisors, broker-dealers, insurance companies, and insurance agencies to report suspected senior financial fraud and further protects the institutions from being sued for making reports so long as they have trained their employees and make reports in good faith and on a reasonable basis to the proper authorities.
The Senior $afe Act, sponsored by Sens. Susan Collins and Claire McCaskill and Rep. Kyrsten Sinema in the House, has been signed into law by the President. This Act both encourages banks, credit unions, investment advisors, broker-dealers, insurance companies, and insurance agencies to report suspected senior financial fraud and further protects the institutions from being sued for making reports so long as they have trained their employees and make reports in good faith and on a reasonable basis to the proper authorities.
The Road to Elder Justice WEAAD Virtual Art Gallery
As a follow-up to the Elder Justice Roadmap, an Elder Justice Roadmap Steering Committee was created to promote the plan. This has included the creation of a WEAAD Virtual Art Gallery. The Committee invites submissions that reflect the following themes: equality and justice, respect, empowerment, connections, engagement, community, and happiness
As a follow-up to the Elder Justice Roadmap, an Elder Justice Roadmap Steering Committee was created to promote the plan. This has included the creation of a WEAAD Virtual Art Gallery. The Committee invites submissions that reflect the following themes: equality and justice, respect, empowerment, connections, engagement, community, and happiness
Reports
California Voters Want a Master Aging Plan: Most Would Even Pay!
According to the results of a new survey conducted by West Health and The SCAN Foundation as part of their We Stand With Seniors campaign, 84% of California voters would be more likely to support a candidate for governor who has a vision and long-term master plan for senior services – and 57% would be willing to support a tax increase to fund it! The study found:
• Nearly 9 out of 10 voters believe the plan should help people age in place;
• 64% think the state is not doing enough for seniors now;
• 59% believe it is not prepared to address their future needs; and
• 68% believe that caring for older adults is also a top priority.
Learn more about what a plan would look like at: elements of a master plan.
California Voters Want a Master Aging Plan: Most Would Even Pay!
According to the results of a new survey conducted by West Health and The SCAN Foundation as part of their We Stand With Seniors campaign, 84% of California voters would be more likely to support a candidate for governor who has a vision and long-term master plan for senior services – and 57% would be willing to support a tax increase to fund it! The study found:
• Nearly 9 out of 10 voters believe the plan should help people age in place;
• 64% think the state is not doing enough for seniors now;
• 59% believe it is not prepared to address their future needs; and
• 68% believe that caring for older adults is also a top priority.
Learn more about what a plan would look like at: elements of a master plan.
New BBB Study on Lottery/Sweepstakes Fraud
Two-thirds of lottery and sweepstakes fraud victims are over age 60, and three-fourths of the money lost in scams that goes to Jamaica is from people over 70. Those are among the sobering findings of a newly released report by the Better Business Bureau. The report is authored by Steve Baker, editor of the Baker Report, who also authored CEJC's blog post Awash in a Sea of Fraud: No Guns, No Action and will be featured during the upcoming webinar International Financial Crime: How Do We Turn the Tide and Help Older Victims?. The report found that nearly 500,000 people reported this fraud to enforcement agencies in the U.S. and Canada over the last three years. Reported losses in 2017 alone totaled $117 million.
According to the report:
The massive amounts of money coming into the island from lottery fraud has resulted in gang wars between rival fraud groups, who use the money to buy guns and drugs. Jamaica has about the same population as Chicago, but had more than twice the number of murders in 2017 (650 in Chicago, 1,616 in Jamaica). As a result of these problems, a State of Emergency has been declared for a large part of Jamaica, including Kingston and Montego Bay.
The report was featured in a segment on CBS This Morning that focused on the impact that fraud is having on Jamaica, where many scams originate. It is available at BBB's Sweepstakes, Lottery and Prize Scams.
Two-thirds of lottery and sweepstakes fraud victims are over age 60, and three-fourths of the money lost in scams that goes to Jamaica is from people over 70. Those are among the sobering findings of a newly released report by the Better Business Bureau. The report is authored by Steve Baker, editor of the Baker Report, who also authored CEJC's blog post Awash in a Sea of Fraud: No Guns, No Action and will be featured during the upcoming webinar International Financial Crime: How Do We Turn the Tide and Help Older Victims?. The report found that nearly 500,000 people reported this fraud to enforcement agencies in the U.S. and Canada over the last three years. Reported losses in 2017 alone totaled $117 million.
According to the report:
The massive amounts of money coming into the island from lottery fraud has resulted in gang wars between rival fraud groups, who use the money to buy guns and drugs. Jamaica has about the same population as Chicago, but had more than twice the number of murders in 2017 (650 in Chicago, 1,616 in Jamaica). As a result of these problems, a State of Emergency has been declared for a large part of Jamaica, including Kingston and Montego Bay.
The report was featured in a segment on CBS This Morning that focused on the impact that fraud is having on Jamaica, where many scams originate. It is available at BBB's Sweepstakes, Lottery and Prize Scams.
New Resources
New a for Banks and Adult Protective Services
The American Bankers Association Foundation has just published an excellent new resource for banks, which strongly encourages them to cooperate with Adult Protective Services (APS) and with law enforcement on elder financial exploitation cases. The publication points out that the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act permits banks to share personal bank records in order to protect against fraud. To view the publication: "Protecting Seniors: A Bank Resource Guide for Partnering with Law Enforcement and Adult Protective Services" click here.
New a for Banks and Adult Protective Services
The American Bankers Association Foundation has just published an excellent new resource for banks, which strongly encourages them to cooperate with Adult Protective Services (APS) and with law enforcement on elder financial exploitation cases. The publication points out that the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act permits banks to share personal bank records in order to protect against fraud. To view the publication: "Protecting Seniors: A Bank Resource Guide for Partnering with Law Enforcement and Adult Protective Services" click here.
Media Watch
“Left to Suffer” Series Scores Top Award
Kudos to Minneapolis StarTribune reporter Chris Serres and photographer David Joles for winning the Associated Press Media Editors (APME) 2018 Public Service Grand Prize award for their 5-part series on elder abuse, “Left to Suffer.” The judges noted the “beauty of the prose and the photos, the shocking findings themselves, the tremendous governmental reaction and response.”
“Left to Suffer” Series Scores Top Award
Kudos to Minneapolis StarTribune reporter Chris Serres and photographer David Joles for winning the Associated Press Media Editors (APME) 2018 Public Service Grand Prize award for their 5-part series on elder abuse, “Left to Suffer.” The judges noted the “beauty of the prose and the photos, the shocking findings themselves, the tremendous governmental reaction and response.”
Stan Lee, Creator of Marvel's Superheroes is Allegedly a Victim of Elder Abuse and Undue Influence
Although a variety of controversies surround the recent financial difficulties of Marvel Superheroes’ financial problems, one of them is alleged to be Elder Financial Abuse through Undue Influence. Some of the allegations of financial abuse surround Mr. Lee’s business manager/adviser Keya Morgan. The Associated Press reported recently that Morgan was arrested and charged with “filing a false police report by calling 911 and saying burglars were in his house, when in fact two detectives and a social worker were conducting a welfare check on Lee.”
A restraining-order application was filed against Morgan, 42, that accuses him of “taking advantage of Lee’s impaired hearing, vision and judgment; moving Lee from his longtime family home and preventing family and associates from contacting him.” A judge granted the order pending a July 6 hearing. For more information see the recent Washington Post article on the topic. Also, for more information, be sure to check out the CEJC Toolkit Page on Undue Influence and Mary Joy Quinn’s blog post: “Unpacking Undue Influence”.
Although a variety of controversies surround the recent financial difficulties of Marvel Superheroes’ financial problems, one of them is alleged to be Elder Financial Abuse through Undue Influence. Some of the allegations of financial abuse surround Mr. Lee’s business manager/adviser Keya Morgan. The Associated Press reported recently that Morgan was arrested and charged with “filing a false police report by calling 911 and saying burglars were in his house, when in fact two detectives and a social worker were conducting a welfare check on Lee.”
A restraining-order application was filed against Morgan, 42, that accuses him of “taking advantage of Lee’s impaired hearing, vision and judgment; moving Lee from his longtime family home and preventing family and associates from contacting him.” A judge granted the order pending a July 6 hearing. For more information see the recent Washington Post article on the topic. Also, for more information, be sure to check out the CEJC Toolkit Page on Undue Influence and Mary Joy Quinn’s blog post: “Unpacking Undue Influence”.
Weigh In/Act Now
Letters of Support Needed for SB 1320
For more information on how to support SB 1320: Confidentiality for Victims of Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse, and for a sample letter of support, see Act Now - Victim Confidentiality. The SB 1320 Fact Sheet is also provided.
Letters of Support Needed for SB 1320
For more information on how to support SB 1320: Confidentiality for Victims of Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse, and for a sample letter of support, see Act Now - Victim Confidentiality. The SB 1320 Fact Sheet is also provided.
MDTs: What Data Are You Collecting?
A team of collaborators from the University of Toronto and Weill Cornell are working together to try to describe existing strategies of case-level data collection by elder abuse multidisciplinary teams (MDTs). They want to learn more about data currently collected by MDTs and use it to propose standards for the field. They also want to hear from those on MDTs that collect data in any organized way (they are not asking to see your data). E-mail [email protected].
A team of collaborators from the University of Toronto and Weill Cornell are working together to try to describe existing strategies of case-level data collection by elder abuse multidisciplinary teams (MDTs). They want to learn more about data currently collected by MDTs and use it to propose standards for the field. They also want to hear from those on MDTs that collect data in any organized way (they are not asking to see your data). E-mail [email protected].
Calling All Elder Justice Researchers!
Reminder! The Center for Victim Research (CVR), which is operated by the prestigious Unban Institute, is creating a directory of researchers to facilitate connections between victim service providers and researchers to foster collaboration across a range of victim research topics, including elder abuse and financial exploitation victims. They also operate a fellowship program and provide other support to research/practice collaboration. They will be launching a website soon that will feature the directory. Researchers who would like to be included are asked to complete the questionnaire.
Reminder! The Center for Victim Research (CVR), which is operated by the prestigious Unban Institute, is creating a directory of researchers to facilitate connections between victim service providers and researchers to foster collaboration across a range of victim research topics, including elder abuse and financial exploitation victims. They also operate a fellowship program and provide other support to research/practice collaboration. They will be launching a website soon that will feature the directory. Researchers who would like to be included are asked to complete the questionnaire.
Enhancing California's Aging Workforce
California’s Future Health Workforce Commission has included aging services among the top needs for California's health workforce. It is currently soliciting input on what's needed. The Commission, which was created to help the state close the gap between the health workforce we have and the workforce we need, is chaired by UC President Janet Napolitano and includes leaders in health, education, employment, labor, and government sectors. They are soliciting input through this survey.
California’s Future Health Workforce Commission has included aging services among the top needs for California's health workforce. It is currently soliciting input on what's needed. The Commission, which was created to help the state close the gap between the health workforce we have and the workforce we need, is chaired by UC President Janet Napolitano and includes leaders in health, education, employment, labor, and government sectors. They are soliciting input through this survey.