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Cell Phones For Life, Inc

added 06/14/2005

Cell Phones For Life, Inc. mission is to provide free emergency use cell phones for the elderly, disabled, and battered women's shelters. These phones are used for emergencies only and provide a sense of freedom and security.

Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly

added 03/16/2003

This web site allows interested researchers to search for reference materials related to various aspects of elder abuse, neglect, self-neglect and ageism. At this time, the database contains annotated abstracts of materials from the current year back through 1993, and provides information on obtaining references from previous years. CANE is a partner of the National Center on Elder Abuse.
Contact Info: Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly (CANE) University of Delaware Dept. of Consumer Studies Allison Hall West - Rm. 211 Newark, DE 19716 telephone: (302) 831-3525 email: CANE-UD@udel.edu

MN Network on Abuse in Later Life (MNALL)

added 08/22/2007

MNALL serves as the state clearinghouse for information and referral on abuse in later life and works in concert with the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life.

National Center on Elder Abuse

added 05/08/1999

National Center on Elder Abuse page contains resources such as identifying elder abuse, the latest news and features, a newsletter, connections to professionals and researchers, and biannual compliations of state adult protective services data.

National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life

added 09/16/2008

"NCALL provides training and technical assistance on abuse in later life. In addition, NCALL staff members are available to train audiences including professionals from domestic violence and sexual assault programs, the aging network, adult protective services, criminal justice, health care, faith based and other areas. "

National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence

added 01/31/2001
 

NCCAFV's commitment is to assist victims of child abuse, spouse/partner abuse and elder abuse and to prevent family violence through public awareness, education and program development.

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force

added 09/16/2008

This organization provides training to activists on issues surrounding the LGBT community and organizes campaigns for the equality of the LGBT community.

The Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse

added 10/15/2004

The Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to the prevention of elder abuse and neglect. It is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors.

Web Forum on Teen Victims of Dating Violence

added 10/20/2008
Office of Victims of Crime (OVC)

A web forum where victim service providers and allied professionals can connect to peers, share ideas about best practices, and help change lives.