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National Network of State Elder Justice Coalitions (NNSEJC)
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" Advancing state coalition efforts to stop elder abuse and promote elder justice " 

email us at: 
nnsejc@gmail.com

Our Purpose

  • ​To help statewide elder justice coalitions with multiple professional constituencies attain their common goals
  • To collect and make available innovative models and strategic approaches to strengthen members’ capacity and program efforts
  • To generate networking opportunities for state elder justice coalitions
  • To assist new multidisciplinary state elder justice projects to develop broad-based, sustainable coalitions

Membership in NNSEJC

State or tribal elder justice coalitions are eligible for membership in NNSEJC.  Our working definition of  coalitions is: "an ongoing multidisciplinary state- (or tribal-) level collaborative with defined membership that is dedicated to identifying and addressing gaps or inadequacies in policy and practice related to elder abuse detection, prevention, and intervention." Besides coalitions, they may be called networks, councils, commissions, associations, partnerships, and task forces.

To join NNSEJC, send the following information to nnsejc@gmail.com:
  • ​Name and address of the state coalition
  • Contact person 
  • Coalition website, if applicable
  • Name of designated representative(s) to NNSEJC, and contact information
Designated representatives will receive periodic communications, including updates on NNSEJC and invitations to participate in conference calls, webinars, and other activities.
Who We Are: Our Steering Committee
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L. Nerenberg, G. Anetzberger, B. Breckman, I. Freeman, & P. Caccamise

  • ​Georgia Anetzberger, Adjunct Assistant Professor Medicine, Case Western Reserve University. Ohio Coalition for Adult Protective Services (OCAPS) & Ohio Elder Abuse Commission (EAC) 
  • ​Risa  Breckman, Director, New York City Elder Abuse Center, Weill Cornell Medicine, ​​and member of the New York State Coalition on Elder Abuse (NYSCEA)
  • ​​Paul Caccamise, Vice President for Program, LIfespan, and member of the ​New York State Coalition on Elder Abuse (NYSCEA)
  • Iris C. Freeman, Founding Chair, Board of Directors and Adjunct Professor, Elder Justice Externship, Mitchell Hamline School of Law.  Minnesota Elder Justice Center​​
  • ​Lisa Nerenberg, Executive Director, California Elder Justice Coalition

Download our Brochure 

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NNSEJC Member Websites
  • California Elder Justice Coalition
  • Coalition for Elder Justice in Connecticut ​
  • Colorado Coalition for Elder Rights and Abuse Prevention (CCERAP) 
  • Georgia Statewide Elder Justice Initiative
  • Indiana Council Against Senior Exploitation 
  • ​Maine Council for Elder Abuse Prevention
  • Michigan Elder Justice Coordinating Council 
  • Minnesota Elder Justice Center​​
  • New York State Coalition on Elder Abuse 
  • North Carolina Partnership to Address Elder Abuse
  • Ohio Elder Abuse Commission
  • ​Ohio Coalition for Adult Protective Services​

​Join our Calls 

To find out about upcoming calls, email us at  nnsejc@gmail.com. 
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In case you missed it ​

In a presentation to NNSEJC members on September 17, 2020 Consumer Choice Executive Director Lori Smetanka described how residents’ rights with respect to transfers, discharges, and eviction are being denied and raised a red flag about residents’ ability to vote in the upcoming election.  To view the recording of her presentation to NNSEJC, click here.  

During NNSEJC's June 11, 2020 membership meeting, Bill Benson, Consultant and National Policy Advisor  for the National Adult Protective Services Association, presented an update on federal action to strengthen Adult Protective Services, including Social Services Block Grants (SSBG) and pending legislation related to the COVID-19 crisis. See Bill Benson's Policy Update Membership Meeting.

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Publications and Blogs
Webinars
Building a National Elder Justice Movement, State by State
​Authored by NNSEJC's Steering Committee, this article appeared in the Spring 2020 special-focus issue of the American Society on Aging's Generations journal, as one of 22 articles covering topics ranging from clinical responses and screening to envisioning the future of the field of elder abuse. The issue was produced with support from The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Education Development Center and is available free of charge (see Taking Action Against Elder Mistreatment).

​Creating A Network of State EJ Coalitions
​This blog post describes the findings of a survey conducted in September, 2018 to identify elder justice coalitions across the U.S. Twelve groups fitting the bill responded and others offered support.  
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​Elder Justice Writ Large
In 2017, CEJC launched the National Elder Justice Advocates Academy, which works closely with NNSEJC. The post describes the Academy and expands on the emerging concept of elder justice.
State Elder Justice Coalitions: Informing Services and Influencing Public Policy
On June 2, 2020, the Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Initiative hosted this webinar featuring NNSEJC's Steering Committee, who described member coalitions' development, structures,  priorities, and accomplishments. 
Webinar Recording          Webinar Slides    

Building an Elder Justice Movement State by State 
​​Protecting the rights, safety, and security of older adults requires comprehensive public policy for abuse reporting, legal assistance, victims' and patients' rights, consumer protection, and long term services and supports. NNSEJCs Steering Committee members describe state coalitions in California, Minnesota, Ohio, and New York that are mobilizing stakeholders to prevent abuse, counter ageism, promote autonomy and independence, and improve services. 
Webinar Recording           Webinar Slides

Blog: Elder Justice Viewpoints​

Lisa Nerenberg: COVID, Elder Justice, and Advance Directives
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​Elizabeth Podnieks: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Hope Springs Eternal 


Lisa Nerenberg: Health Justice and Public Health in the Age of Covid-19

​Lisa Nerenberg: An Ecological Model of Elder Justice

Charles Sabatino:  Calling for a U.N. Convention on the Rights of Older People

John Dussich on Restorative Justice and Elder Abuse: A Promising Match? 

​Georgia Anetzberger on How Not to Be a Victim: Remembering Jenny

​More blog posts here. 
​Elder Justice Toolkit Pages by Topic:


Adult Protective Services

Internat'l Elder Justice Policy & Practice

Skilled Nursing Facilities  

Opioids and Older Adults 

Undue Influence

Raising Awareness

Elder Homelessness

Financial Crime 

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Core Values
    • Accomplishments
    • Our Team
    • Our Supporters
    • Contact Us
  • Policy
    • California >
      • Covid 19 Updates
      • CEJC and the Master Plan on Aging
      • Key California Agencies
      • Laws Taking Effect in 2020
      • Innovations and Resources
    • Federal Policy >
      • Key Statutes/ Programs >
        • Elder Justice Act
        • Victims of Crime Act
        • Social Services Block Grant
        • Older Americans Act
      • National Innovations
  • Learn
    • National Advocates Academy
    • Toolkit by Topic (Nat'l) >
      • Adult Protective Services
      • Elder Homelessness
      • Financial Crime
      • International
      • Opioid Crisis
      • Raising Awareness
      • Skilled Nursing Facilities
      • Undue Influence
    • Webinars and Events
    • CEJC Publications
    • News & Updates- Nov/Dec 2020
    • Awareness Snapshots
    • Blog: Elder Justice Viewpoints
  • Join Us
    • Renew
    • Donate