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Elder Abuse AgenciesElder Abuse Agencies - LocalSan Francisco Adult Protective Services (APS)Taken from the APS website: The San Francisco Adult Protective Services Program (APS) is mandated under Welfare and Institutions Code 15600 and is part of a statewide program of the California Department of Social Services. The goal of Adult Protective Service is to provide protective services to elders and dependent adults who are unable to protect their own interests or to care for themselves.
San Francisco OmbudsmanTaken from the Ombudsman website: "Receives, reviews, and resolves complaints made by or on behalf of residents of nursing homes or other long term care facilities. Volunteers perform the bulk of the services provided by the program. After an initial training period devoted to learning the rules and fundamentals, these volunteers, under the direction of a supervisor, visit nursing homes and learn how to become investigators of complaints, problem-solvers, mandated reporters of elder abuse, and most important, advocates." San Francisco District Attorney's OfficeTaken from the DA's website: "The District Attorney's Office is committed to fighting elder and dependent adult abuse and improving the quality of life for San Francisco seniors and dependent adults. The office's Elder Abuse Unit consists of specially trained prosecutors dedicated to prosecuting all types of crimes perpetrated against the elderly and dependent adults. By vigorously prosecuting elder abuse cases, the District Attorney's Office communicates a clear message to offenders that the conduct is serious, illegal and will not be tolerated." Institute on AgingInstitute on Aging (IOA) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that touches the lives of thousands of seniors in San Francisco, Marin, and the Peninsula each year. IOA's mission is to enhance the quality of life for adults as they age by enabling them to maintain their health, well-being, independence, and participation in the community. We fulfill this mission for a diverse community by developing and providing innovative programs in health, social service, creative arts, spiritual support, education, and research. Legal Assistance to the Elderly, Inc. (LAE)Provides assistance on civil matters, including landlord/tenant, to San Francisco residents, 60 years or older. Legal Assistance for Seniors (LAS)Legal Assistance for Seniors provides free legal advice and representation, health insurance counseling, and community education to qualified Alameda County residents. LAS serves the elderly in all of Alameda County, including: Oakland, Hayward, Berkeley, Pleasanton, Fremont, Livermore, Castro Valley, Alameda, Dublin, Emeryville, Albany, San Lorenzo, Union City, Newark. Elder Abuse Agencies - StateState Adult Protective ServiceFor a listing of APS offices by county please click: APS County (PDF) Center of Excellence - Elder Abuse and NeglectTaken from the Center of Excellence website: "Statewide, the Center of Excellence serves as a central source of technical assistance, best practice information, multidisciplinary training, useful research, and relevant policy issues in California."
Elder Abuse Agencies - NationalNational Committee for the Prevention of Elder AbuseTaken from the NCPEA website: "The National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (NCPEA) is an association of researchers, practitioners, educators, and advocates dedicated to protecting the safety, security, and dignity of America's most vulnerable citizens. It was established in 1988 to achieve a clearer understanding of abuse and provide direction and leadership to prevent it. The Committee is one of six partners that make up the NationalCenter on Elder Abuse, which is funded by Congress to serve as the nation's clearinghouse on information and materials on abuse and neglect. National Adult Protective ServicesTaken from the NAPSA website: The National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) is a national non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization with members in all fifty states...and is a partner in the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) funded by the U. S. Administration on Aging, and a founding member of the Elder Justice Coalition. As part of an ongoing effort to increase collaboration with other national and state organizations, NAPSA has also participated in grant project activities with the American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging, the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the National Organization of Victims Advocates, the California District Attorneys Association and the International Association of Forensic Nurses. Other Elder Abuse Resources
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